Opening Times
Visitor Information: Season Dates & Planned Closures
The House, Gardens & Adventure Play are open for the main season until Sunday 1 November 2026.
The Gardens & Adventure Play will then reopen for two additional weekends: 7–8 November and 14–15 November 2026.
Planned closure: Please note that the House, Gardens, Adventure Play and Garden Shop will be closed for the duration of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials, from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 September 2026 inclusive. The Courtyard Shop, Garden Cafe and the Orangery restaurant will be closed from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September 2026. Pedestrian access routes through the Parkland are also closed - read more.
Summer Opening Times
The House
Closed, Reopen 7 Sep
The Gardens
Closed, Reopen 7 Sep
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play
Closed, Reopen 7 Sep
Parkland
Open daily, 7am - 8pm, or dusk if earlier
The Orangery
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Garden Café
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
The Muddy Mole
Closed, Reopen 7 Sep
Courtyard Shop
Open daily, 10.30am - 5pm
Garden Shop
Closed, Reopen 7 Sep
