Changes to Parkland Access: Monday 4 August to Friday 19 September 2025

This restriction is in place to ensure the safety of Park users during the set-up and take-down of the 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials. In addition, the Lower Parkland will be fully closed from 1 to 8 September. All affected areas will be clearly signposted.

Burghley House, Gardens, Adventure Play, and all visitor facilities will remain open as usual throughout this period, with the exception of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials event dates (Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 September) when the site will be closed to visitors. The Main Visitor Entrance at Pilsgate Lodges on Barnack Road will provide access on all open days and is unaffected by the Parkland restrictions.

An alternative pedestrian route through the Parkland will be available to provide access between Burghley House and Stamford. The temporary route operates 7am to 8pm from Tuesday 5 to Sunday 31 August and again from Tuesday 9 to Friday 19 September. The Parkland will fully reopen on Saturday 20 September.

Martyn Johnson, Event Director of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, said: “To keep everyone safe during the event build and breakdown period, and to meet Health and Safety requirements, access to some areas of Burghley Parkland will be restricted for pedestrians and unauthorised vehicles. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank local residents and visitors for their understanding during this time.”

Defender Burghley Horse Trials is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading sporting events, attracting more than 170,000 visitors in recent years and generating significant revenue for the local economy. The 2025 event takes place from Thursday 4 September to Sunday 7 September with tickets available online until midnight the day before each event day, or on the gate.

For more information and to buy tickets, please visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk

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For further media information, please contact Tanya Johnson at tanya.johnson@burghley.co.uk