Opening Times
Important Visitor Information
We are currently unable to take card and contactless payments at our Ticket Desks and in our shops. Our team are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime we recommend pre-booking online for your visit. We will also be accepting cash whilst the card machines are out of action. Our restaurants and cafes are unaffected.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
The House
Open daily (closed Fridays), 10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 4pm)
The Gardens
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Parkland
Open daily, 7am - dusk
Orangery Restaurant
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
Garden Café
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
The Muddy Mole
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
Courtyard Shop
Open daily, 10.30am - 5pm
Garden Shop
Open daily, 10am - 5pm
Opening Dates
The House is open daily (excluding Fridays) from 16 March until 3 November 2024. Gardens and Adventure Play are open daily from 16 March until 3 November and then weekends only until 24 November.
Our Restaurant, Café and Shops are open throughout the year (excluding 20 December 2024 to 9 January 2025) – days and times do vary, so please check before your visit.
The Parkland is open year round.
Planned Closures | The House, Gardens, Play and all visitor facilities are closed for the duration of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials 5 to 8 September 2024. The House will be closed from 14 to 24 September and the Orangery Restaurant from 17 to 21 September 2024 due to filming.
Burghley House, Gardens and Adventure Play close for essential upkeep, maintenance and conservation during winter months. The Gardens and Adventure Play reopen on 15 February 2025 and the House reopens on 15 March 2025.