Inside Defender Burghley 2026: A Conversation with Miranda Rock

Sixty-five years in, and Burghley still gives its own team goosebumps.

In this episode of Inside Burghley 2026, Nicole heads to Burghley HQ to sit down with Miranda Rock, Executive Chair of the Burghley House Preservation Trust, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to preserve one of the world's most iconic five-stars.

From protecting Capability Brown's historic parkland and centuries-old trees to redesigning the shopping village, improving visitor flow and planning for the future, Miranda explains the work that goes on long before the first horse arrives.

Along the way, she shares stories from Burghley's remarkable history, her family's connection to the estate, the Olympic legacy that still lives inside the house, and why Ros Canter's unforgettable walk down Winners' Avenue with baby Seneh is one of her favourite Burghley memories.

Highlights

Burghley's Cecil family history
The retail and wayfinding changes for 2026
Protecting Capability Brown's historic parkland
Ros Canter's memorable Burghley victory
What the next chapter looks like for Burghley

Guest

Miranda Rock – Executive Chair of the Burghley House Preservation Trust and 16th-generation descendant of William Cecil.

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