Burghley Christmas Fair
The courtyards and grounds of Burghley House are transformed with festive chalets, pagodas, and marquees hosting around 200 artisan gift and craft stalls. Visitors can browse stocking fillers and homewares while enjoying seasonal treats like mulled wine, hot chocolate, raclette, and crepes. The event also features a lit-up Victorian carousel, a traditional helter skelter, and evening drone light shows.
Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults: Standard £15, Flexi £20. Children ages 3–15: Standard £5, Flexi £8. Carers accompanying a visitor they care for can visit free; add a free Carer ticket when booking and provide proof of carer status at the ticket desk. Standard and Accessible parking is free; Priority Parking is £10 per car.
Hours
9.30am–4pm (Thursday/Sunday); 9.30am–7.30pm (Friday/Saturday). Drone show approximately 6.20pm Friday and Saturday.
Food & Drink
Food and drink include mulled wine, hot chocolate, raclette and sweet and savoury crêpes; a Great Hall afternoon tea is available by advance booking for £49.50 per person with a valid Fair ticket.
Parking
Standard and Accessible parking is free with no pre-booking required. Priority Parking near the Fair entrances can be pre-booked for £10 per car, subject to availability. Coach and minibus parking is fully booked for 2026. Most parking is on grass and may be muddy, wet or uneven; parking may be up to 500m from the entrance. Car parks are floodlit, though lighting is lower when returning after dark.
Accessibility
Step-free access is available to all shopping areas, though surfaces include cobbles and uneven ground, with accessible parking close to entrances.
Pets
Dogs are not advised because the Fair is busy. If brought, dogs must be on a lead at all times; except for assistance dogs, they are not allowed in the Pavilion, Marquee, The Brewhouse, Orangery Restaurant or Great Hall.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book in advance and choose an arrival timeslot; standard tickets are valid only for that booked entry time, and gate sales aren't available.
- Wear sturdy, weather-ready footwear because parking can be up to 500 metres away on grass that may be muddy, wet or uneven.
- Bring a payment card or contactless device for the Christmas shops, restaurant, café and carousel; some independent stallholders also take cash.
- Consider Friday or Saturday for late-night shopping and the approximately 6.20pm drone show, which runs only if weather permits.
- Plan purchases before leaving: re-entry is not allowed, though you may return to your car to drop off shopping without fully exiting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Carers accompanying someone they care for can get free entry with a free Carer ticket and proof of carer status.
- Late-night shopping sessions take place on Friday and Saturday.
- A festive drone show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, weather permitting.
- Early Bird adult tickets are offered for a limited time when booked before the stated deadline.
- Flexi Tickets allow one admission on any one Fair day and at any arrival time.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes. Tickets must be booked in advance, and you’ll need to choose an arrival timeslot; tickets are not sold at the gate.
What can I see and do at the fair?
Browse around 200 artisan stalls, then enjoy the Victorian carousel, helter skelter, festive food and drink, and seasonal decorations.
What food and drink is available?
Food and drink producers serve mulled wine, hot chocolate, raclette, and sweet and savoury crêpes. Festive Afternoon Tea in the Great Hall is separately bookable and requires a fair ticket.
Is there step-free access, and are accessible facilities available?
Shopping areas have step-free access, though some routes are cobbled or uneven. Accessible parking is close to the entrances, and disabled toilets are available in Chestnut Courtyard, The Brewhouse and Garden Café.
Can I bring a dog, and what should I know about parking?
Dogs are not advised; those brought must stay on a lead and cannot enter indoor areas, except assistance dogs. Standard and accessible parking is free, but much of it is on grass and may be wet or uneven.
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