4 - 7 September 2025

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For Families

Defender Burghley is great family day out with a whole host of fun activities and entertainment for children of all ages to enjoy. New for 2024, don't miss the action packed Family Zone.

Horse pottery

Pottery Painting

Create your very own Burghley keepsake at our pottery painting stand. Pick from a selection of pottery ponies and get busy painting your own unique design.

Available on all days | Located in the Family Zone | No advance booking required | Chargeable

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Storytelling

Gather around for feel-good, funny and interactive stories from around the world. Our storyteller will be sharing captivating tales guaranteed to entertain and capture young imaginations.

Available on all days | Located in the Family Zone & Insights Stage | No advance booking required | Free

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Dog Agility

Bring your pooch along to the Dog Agility Ring and have some fun together negotiating a range of obstacles including tunnels, jumps and weaves.

Available on all days | L
ocated in the Family Zone | No advance booking required | Free

Face painting

Face Painting

Head to the Family Zone with your little ones for face painting and glitter tattoos.

Available on all days | L
ocated in the Family Zone | No advance booking required | Free

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And much, much more...

There's all sorts to entertain families at Defender Burghley. Cheer on your favourite in the Shetland Pony Grand National (Saturday & Sunday) or hop on a horse simulator at the British Horseracing Authority stand in the Lifestyle Pavilion (all days).