Burghley Horse Trials
Burghley Horse Trials 2027 tickets, hospitality & hotel packages from £1,695pp
Racing Breaks offers official Burghley Horse Trials tickets, hospitality and hotel packages for one of the world’s greatest equestrian events. Held at Burghley House in Lincolnshire, Burghley Horse Trials 2026 takes place 3–6 September — and our 2027 packages (2–5 September) are open for booking now, with just a 10% deposit to secure your place.
Every package combines official event tickets with hotel accommodation, return transfers and exclusive hospitality extras — including a hosted cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt — so nothing is left for you to arrange separately.
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Burghley Horse Trials Hotel Packages
Every Burghley Horse Trials package includes hotel accommodation, official event tickets, return transfers and exclusive hospitality extras, such as a cross-country course walk. Based at The Barnsdale Hotel in Rutland, packages can be fully customised and booked from just a 10% deposit.
from £1,995 per person
Trip Dates: Tuesday 31st Aug – Monday 6th Sep 2027
- Six nights accommodation at the The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome drinks evening
- Return transfers to Burghley (Weds-Sun)
- Exclusive members tickets to (Weds-Sun)
- Prime grandstand seats (Thurs/Fri/Sun)
- Lunch in Members Restaurant on one day
- Hosted talk at Burghley with guest speakers
- Cross country course walk & drinks with special guest on Friday
- Course programme
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
from £1,695 per person
Trip Dates: Thursday 2nd – Monday 6th Sep 2027
- Four nights accommodation at the The Barnsdale Hotel, Rutland
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome drinks evening
- Return transfers to Burghley (Fri-Sun)
- Exclusive members tickets to (Fri-Sun)
- Prime grandstand seats (Fri & Sun)
- Lunch in Members Restaurant on one day
- Hosted talk at Burghley with guest speakers
- Cross country course walk & drinks with special guest on Friday
- Course programme
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
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Your trip could include…
- Return airport transfers (if travelling from abroad)
- Accommodation at your choice of hotel
- Return event day transfers
- Choice of tickets or hospitality to any/all of the event days
- Optional excursions
- Optional trip extensions to other destinations
Exclusive Inclusions
Every Racing Breaks Burghley Horse Trials package includes hospitality extras you won’t get with a standard ticket — from behind-the-scenes access to fine dining at the event. Here’s what’s included as standard.
Exclusive Course Walk with William Fox-Pitt
included in experience
Lunch in the Members' Restaurant
included in experience
With every dish beautifully prepared and served directly to your table, you'll savour refined modern cuisine while soaking up the atmosphere of the showground. It’s a sophisticated dining experience designed to complement a memorable day at the event.
About Burghley Horse Trials
Burghley Horse Trials is one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, combining elite sport with the spectacular setting of the Burghley Estate. First staged in 1961, the event has grown from just 19 competitors into one of the seven CCI5* events worldwide – the highest level of international eventing.
What makes Burghley so special is the unique combination of world-class competition, a challenging and iconic cross-country course, and the atmosphere of a major British sporting occasion. Alongside the action, visitors can explore extensive shopping avenues, hospitality and attractions, all set against the magnificent backdrop of Burghley House and its historic parkland.
Trot-Up
Burghley gets underway with the traditional First Horse Inspection, as competitors present their horses to the Ground Jury. It’s an exciting first glimpse of the world-class field, with the horses assessed for fitness and soundness before the competition officially begins.
Dressage – Day 1
The first day of competition sees the CCI5* field take to the Main Arena for Dressage. Riders and horses demonstrate precision, balance and harmony through a series of carefully choreographed movements, with every mark counting as the leaderboard begins to take shape.
Dressage – Day
The second day of Dressage continues as the remaining competitors take their turn in the Main Arena. Alongside the world-class competition, visitors can enjoy masterclasses and other equestrian entertainment, making Friday a fantastic day to experience the atmosphere of Burghley.
Cross Country
The excitement reaches another level on Saturday as competitors tackle Burghley’s renowned Cross Country course. Covering more than four miles and featuring 30 fences, this is the most demanding phase of the competition, testing the courage, speed and partnership of horse and rider.
Showjumping
The final day brings the competition to a thrilling conclusion with Showjumping in the Main Arena. Following the final horse inspection, riders must deliver clear, accurate rounds against the clock, with the final top 20 taking centre stage in the afternoon before the champion is crowned at the prize-giving.
Burghley Horse Trials Dress Code
There’s no strict dress code for spectators at Burghley Horse Trials, but a smart country style is very much at home at the event. As you’ll be spending plenty of time outdoors and walking across the parkland, comfortable, practical footwear is essential, while layers and a waterproof jacket are worth having to prepare for the changeable early-September weather. Burghley itself advises visitors to dress comfortably and wear suitable footwear for the terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burghley Horse Trials 2026 takes place 3rd – 6th September 2026 at Burghley House, Lincolnshire. Burghley Horse Trials 2027 takes place 2nd – 5th September 2027.
Burghley Horse Trials is held at Burghley House, near Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The estate sits around 1.5 miles from Stamford and 14 miles from Peterborough, with on-site parking available for visitors.
Burghley Horse Trials hospitality gives you premium access beyond standard admission — typically grandstand seating, dining, and exclusive extras like course walks or guest speaker talks. Racing Breaks’ packages include hotel accommodation, transfers, official tickets, hospitality and a hosted cross-country course walk, all in one booking.
Standard tickets (general admission or grandstand) give you entry and a seat only. Hospitality packages bundle premium seating with dining, drinks, and often exclusive extras. Racing Breaks packages go a step further, combining hospitality-level access with hotel accommodation and transfers in a single price.
Racing Breaks’ Burghley Horse Trials packages start from £1,695pp for the Weekend Experience and £1,995pp for the Ultimate Experience, including hotel accommodation, official tickets, transfers, and exclusive extras. Packages can be booked with just a 10% deposit.
Every package includes hotel accommodation, official event tickets, return transfers to Burghley, and exclusive extras such as a cross-country course walk. Our Ultimate Experience covers the full week; the Weekend Experience covers Friday to Sunday.
Racing Breaks packages are based at The Barnsdale Hotel in Rutland, a short transfer from Burghley House, with accommodation, breakfast, and return transfers included as standard. Custom packages can be arranged at alternative hotels on request.
The nearest train stations to Burghley Horse Trials are Stamford (around 1.5 miles away) and Peterborough (around 14 miles away). Racing Breaks packages include return coach transfers from your hotel directly to the event each day, so you don’t need to arrange your own travel.
On-site parking is available at Burghley Horse Trials for a daily fee if you’re driving independently. Racing Breaks package guests don’t need to arrange parking, as return transfers to and from the hotel are included.
There’s no strict dress code at Burghley Horse Trials, but smart country style is typical. Comfortable, practical footwear is essential for the parkland terrain, and layers or a waterproof jacket are worth packing for changeable early-September weather.
Burghley Horse Trials runs across four main competition days: two days of Dressage, followed by Cross Country, then Show Jumping on the final day, alongside the Trot-Up (First Horse Inspection) at the start of the week.
Yes — official course walks are typically available in the days before competition. Racing Breaks packages include an exclusive hosted cross-country course walk with former Olympic rider William Fox-Pitt as standard.
Official glamping is available near Burghley Horse Trials through Burghley Boutique, though event tickets are booked separately. Racing Breaks packages offer hotel-based accommodation with tickets, transfers, and hospitality extras included in one booking.
Racing Breaks only offers official Burghley Horse Trials tickets and hospitality, removing the need to separately book accommodation, transport, and event access. Packages include exclusive extras — such as a course walk with William Fox-Pitt and Members’ Restaurant dining — not available through standard ticket purchase, and can be booked from a 10% deposit.
All Racing Breaks Burghley Horse Trials packages can be booked with an initial 10% deposit. A further 20% deposit is then due two months after the date of booking, with the final balance typically due around 12 weeks before travel. If you book closer to the event, a 30% deposit (or payment in full) may be required at the time of booking.
Deposits for Racing Breaks packages are non-refundable at any stage of cancellation. If you cancel more than 60 days before departure, you will lose the full deposit paid (a minimum of 30% of the booking value). Cancellations made 59 days or fewer before departure result in the loss of the full value of the booking.
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