This week long tour has been curated to offer a premium experience of all that has made the Defender Burghley Horse Trials famous, combined with the rare opportunity to privately tour Burghley House, dine in the majestic Great Hall, meet renowned Eventing personalities, receive exclusive access to view the event, participate in guided cross country walks, dedicated concierge services and so much more!
The Ultimate Burghley Experience
August 31 – September 7, 2026
From the moment you arrive until it’s time to head for home, you will have a one of a kind experience that provides all of the thrills of the competition, magnificent shopping opportunities, behind the scenes access and a multitude of memories to cherish forever!
Monday, August 31
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Arrivals and Transfers via Mercedes Private Hire from Heathrow & Gatwick Airports or arrival point
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Check into Talbot Hotel, Oundle (Peterborough)
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Welcome drinks and meals as appropriate based on arrival times
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At leisure except for the above
Thursday, September 3rd
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Morning: Transfer to site
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Dressage Day One - with Premium Seating on Dressage Centre Line
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All day on site with Access to Members Area & Lakeside Chalet (light lunch provided), Shopping in Trade Area
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Long Course Walk with Special Guest Speaker as Guide
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End of day: Transfer to hotel
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Cocktails and Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby (on own)
Sunday, September 6
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Morning: Transfer to event site (Two options for timing)
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Final Veterinary Inspection
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Shopping at leisure
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Shetland Pony Grand National Steeplechase
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Show Jumping Day - Premium Seating - Block J alongside Royal Box
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All day Access to Members Area & Lakeside Chalet
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End of Day: Transfer to hotel
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Good-bye Cocktails and Dinner at hotel
Tuesday, September 1
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Mid-morning: Orientation gathering and itinerary review
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Lunch at hotel or nearby (on own)
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Afternoon: Transfer to Burghley House for Cocktails and tour of Burghley House
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Evening: Dinner in the GREAT HALL at Burghley House with Special Guests
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Transfer to hotel
Friday, September 4
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Morning: Transfer to site
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Breakfast at Burghley House - Exclusive Opportunity to Explore Roof of Burghley House & view Estate from above
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Dressage Day Two - with Premium Seating on Dressage Centre Line
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All day on site with Access to Members Area & Lakeside Chalet (light lunch provided), Shopping
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Dubarry Young Event Horse
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End of day: Transfer to hotel
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Cocktails and Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby (on own)
Monday, September 7
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Checkout
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Departures and Transfers to Airports via Mercedes Coaches
Wednesday, September 2
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Morning: at leisure / transfers to Burghley House mid-day
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TEA AT THE TROT UP - Pol Roger Cocktail Reception including full ‘English Tea’
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Exclusive Main Arena Access for First Veterinary Inspection
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Cross Country Talk with Special Guest and Guided Tour of Key XC Fences
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Transfer to hotel
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Cocktails and Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby (on own)
Saturday, September 5
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Early Morning: Transfer to event site
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Breakfast in PRIVATE LAKESIDE CHALET at Lion’s Bridge
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Cross Country Day - Experience Cross Country from Lakeside Chalet or wherever you choose!
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Shetland Pony Grand National Steeplechase
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Shopping Trade Area
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End of Day: Transfer to hotel
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Cocktails and Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby (on own)
$8,995 USD per person
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Pricing is based on single occupancy (Private room)
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If you'd like to share, double occupancy pricing is $8500 USD per person
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Space is limited to a maximum of 20 guests
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Transfers to and from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports (or other pre-determined pick-up location) via Mercedes cars and coaches. Drive time to the hotel is approximately 1.5 hours based on time of day
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Seven nights of accommodation in a Superior or Classic Deluxe Room at the Talbot Hotel in Oundle*. The hotel is approximately 25 minutes away from Burghley House. It’s located in the village of Oundle which is a historic market town in Northamptonshire famous for its Georgian streetscapes and impressive limestone buildings, with a range of independent shops and eateries and a vibrant and active community.* Shared accommodations will be in Classic Twin Rooms
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All transfers via Mercedes coach to and from Burghley House (Tuesday - Sunday)
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Five breakfasts at the Talbot Hotel (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday)
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One private breakfast at Burghley House with exclusive opportunity to explore the roof on Friday, September 4th
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One continental breakfast at Private Lakeside Chalet on Saturday, September 5th
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Thursday through Sunday light buffet lunch will be available in the private Lakeside Chalet
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Pol Roger Cocktail Reception and ‘Tea at the Trot Up’ with full English Tea service, exclusive Main Arena access for the 1st Veterinary Inspection and hosted Cross Country talk by Special Guest followed by guided tour of the key fence combinations
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Cocktails and Dinner at the Talbot Hotel on Monday, August 31st & Sunday, September 6th
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Cocktails Reception and Private Tour of Burghley House on Tuesday, September 1st
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Exclusive three course dinner in the Great Hall of Burghley with Special Guests
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Premium Covered Seating on Centre Line for both days of Dressage
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Long cross-country course walk with Special Guest as guide
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Exclusive access to Private Lakeside Chalet located adjacent to the Lion’s Bridge Thursday through Sunday. The chalet has indoor and outdoor seating, light meal service and Closed Circuit TV of all the competition coverage
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Access to Burghley Horse Trials Members Areas throughout the competition
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Premium Covered Seating (Block J) alongside Royal Box for Show Jumping competition and prize giving ceremonies
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Dedicated concierge service throughout the week to assist with reservations or other requests as appropriate
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VAT and gratuities included in all pricing of above inclusions
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