Opening Times

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Visitor Information: Season Opening Dates

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 Closures: 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.

Opening Times

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The House

Open Saturday - Thursday, 10.30am - 4.30pm

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The Gardens

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

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Hide & Secrets Adventure Play

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

Burghley House from Lion Bridge

Parkland

Open daily, 7am - dusk

Orangery_restaurant

The Orangery

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

Garden cafe

Garden Café

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

Muddy Mole

The Muddy Mole

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

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Courtyard Shop

Open daily, 10.30am - 5pm

Garden shop

Garden Shop

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

Plan your visit

Use our park map to help plan your visit to Burghley

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26 to 29 November

Burghley Christmas Fair

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