Opening Times
Important Safety Information - Adventure Play and Gardens closure Saturday 2 and 3 December 2023
For the safety of visitors Hide & Secrets Adventure Play and Burghley Gardens will be closed on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December 2023. This is due to the forecasted freezing temperatures causing icy and slippery conditions.
All those that have booked tickets to visit on either date will be contacted directly. We are sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause and would like to thank everyone for their understanding.
The Parkland, Orangery Restaurant, Garden Café, Christmas Shop and Courtyard Shop will be open as normal. The Garden Shop will be closed.
2023 Opening Dates
The House | 17 March to 29 October
Gardens | 17 March to 17 December (weekends only from 29 October)
Adventure Play & The Muddy Mole | 29 April to 17 December (weekends only from 29 October)
Parkland, Orangery Restaurant, Garden Café and Shops | Open throughout the year – days and times do vary, please check before your visit
Planned Closures | All visitor facilities will close on 22 December for the festive period (Parkland remains open). The Orangery & Garden Café will reopen on 6 January 2024.
Burghley House, Gardens and Adventure Play will all close from 18 December for essential upkeep, maintenance and conservation work, reopening to visitors on Saturday 16 March 2024.
Current Opening Times
The House
Closed for the season. Reopening 16 March 2024
The Gardens
Open Sat & Sun, 10am - 3.30pm (last admission 3pm)
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play
Open Sat & Sun, 10am - 3.30pm (last admission 3pm)
Parkland
Open daily, 7am to dusk
Orangery Restaurant
Open Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm
Garden Café
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
The Muddy Mole
Open Sat & Sun, 10am - 3.30pm
Courtyard Shop
Open Wed - Sun, 10.30am - 5pm
Garden Shop
Open Sat & Sun, 10am - 3.30pm
Burghley Christmas Shop
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm
