Opening Times

Burghley has a varied calendar over the winter months, with essential conservation work, seasonal maintenance and event preparations taking place across the Estate. This means our opening days and times change a little during this period. Thank you for your understanding as we care for the House, Gardens and Parkland ready for the year ahead.

Before visiting, please check this page for the latest opening information.

Burghley House
Closed for the winter for essential upkeep and conservation.
Reopening Saturday 6 March 2027.

Gardens & Adventure Play
Open weekends only on 7-8 November and 14-15 November, before closing for the winter.
Reopening for February Half Term on Saturday 13 February 2027.

Restaurant, Cafés & Shops
Open with winter hours (shown below) until Sunday 20 December 2027.

Parkland & Visitor Car Park
Open year-round, except on specific closure dates listed below.

Friday 6 November
Garden Café closed for maintenance. The Orangery will be open from 10am to 4pm along with the Burghley Horse Box which will be serving hot and cold drinks and sweet treats between 10am to 3pm.

23 November – 2 December
All visitor facilities, including our restaurants, shops and car parks, will be closed from 23 November to 2 December inclusive to allow for the set-up, running and breakdown of the Burghley Christmas Fair.

The Lower Parkland will remain open to the public during this period.

Please note: From 26 - 29 November, access to the Christmas Fair site will be for Christmas Fair ticketholders only.

Temporary Disabled Parking Arrangements: 2 November – 4 December
Due to preparations for the Christmas Fair, Disabled Parking will be temporarily relocated to the Main Visitor Car Park from 2 November to 4 December inclusive.