Car
The Event is clearly sign-posted. Using satnav, the postcode PE9 3JY will direct you towards Burghley House. Once you see the temporary yellow road signs, please follow these and turn off your satnav.
Members’ car pass: Gate 1-Pilsgate Lodge on Barnack Road (B1443).
Public and season car pass & disabled badge holders: Gate 4-Station Gate (B1443) & Gate 5-Bottle Lodges (B1081).
Particularly on Saturday, you are strongly advised to allow an extra hour for the last 10 miles of your journey.
Make sure to download or print your e-tickets ready for scanning on arrival at the event.
NB The Police or Traffic Management company may be required to redirect you to another entrance. The Traffic Management outside of Burghley Park is within the authority of the Police.
Please note that all of the car parks are within the grounds of the event therefore car passes and admission tickets are required to enter. Tickets can be purchased online or on the gate.
Click here to see a map of car park locations.
*A1 Northbound Planned Roadworks*
We'd like to draw your attention to the recently announced A1 diversion for northbound traffic on Saturday and Sunday of the event between Sandy and the Black Cat Roundabout. Further information can be found on the National Highways website.
By Train
The train line to Stamford runs from Birmingham, Leicester, Nuneaton or Peterborough. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to walk into the Event from Stamford station. National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950, www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Coach
Please telephone the Travel Line public transport information line on 0871 200 2233.
By Air
Helicopters - please contact the Horse Trials Office for further information via email horsetrials@burghley.co.uk or by telephone 01780 725131
Light Aircraft - It is not possible to land light aircraft within Burghley Park. Please contact the following local airfields to make prior arrangements:
Aerolease Ltd, Conington, Peterborough (01487) 834161, info@flying-club-conington.co.uk
Sibson Airfield, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6NE (01832) 280289
Nearest Main International Airports
East Midlands Airport – 46 miles
Birmingham Airport – 71 miles
London Stansted Airport – 72 miles
London Luton Airport – 74 miles
London City Airport – 98 miles
London Heathrow Airport – 104 miles
London Gatwick Airport – 134 miles
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