TOUR DETAILS
Photo Credits: Peter Nixon / Libby Law / Burghley Horse Trials
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!
The Talbot Hotel will be your base for the next seven days. It's located in the market town of Oundle, approximately 25 mins from Burghley.
You will be met at Heathrow or Gatwick airport and transported via Mercedes private hire to The Talbot Hotel.
Dinner and Welcome Drinks at the Talbot on Monday evening.
The Talbot Hotel will be your base for the next seven days. It's located in the market town of Oundle, approximately 25 mins from Burghley.
Monday, August 31
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MONDAY HIGHLIGHTS: MERCEDES PRIVATE HIRE TRANSPORTATION
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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
Members Area Covered Seating for Dressage.
Experience over 600 exhibitors and vendors at the Burghley Trade Fair.
The Defender Experience is an opportunity to experience Land Rover Defenders in action.
Members Area Covered Seating for Dressage.
Thursday, September 3rd
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THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS: MEMBERS TENT ACCESS AND COVERED DRESSAGE SEATING
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Morning: Transfer to site
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Dressage Day One - with Membership Seating
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All day on site with Access to Members Area
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Shopping in Trade Area
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End of day: Transfer to hotel
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Dinner at hotel (Included)
It all comes down to this - who will be crowned Burghley Champion in 2026?!
Experience all the show jumping action and prize giving ceremonies under premium covered seating.
It all comes down to this - who will be crowned Burghley Champion in 2026?!
It all comes down to this - who will be crowned Burghley Champion in 2026?!
Sunday, September 6
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SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS: ENJOY ALL OF THE SHOW JUMPING 7 PRIZE GIVING CEREMONIES IN PREMIUM COVERED SEATING ADJACENT TO THE ROYAL BOX
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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
Behind the scenes access to Burghley House and a Private Reception & Dinner in the Great Hall
Private reception with special guests and an exclusive dinner in the Great Hall which has hosted Kings and Queens for centuries.
Go behind the scenes with a guided tour of Burghley House prior to dinner in the Great Hall.
Behind the scenes access to Burghley House and a Private Reception & Dinner in the Great Hall
Tuesday, September 1
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TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS: PRIVATE TOUR OF BURGHLEY HOUSE PLUS RECEPTION & DINNER IN THE GREAT HALL
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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 Cocktail Reception and Private 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
Enjoy a complete, guided course walk of the entire XC course.
Enjoy a complete, guided course walk of the entire XC course.
Day Two of the Dressage phase and more chances to shop!
Enjoy a complete, guided course walk of the entire XC course.
Friday, September 4
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FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS: GUIDED COURSE WALK OF THE ENTIRE XC COURSE, MEMBERS SEATING FOR DRESSAGE
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Breakfast at Talbot Hotel
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Morning: Transfer to site
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Dressage Day Two - with Membership Seating
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All day on site with Access to Members Area & Shopping
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Long Course Walk with Special Guest Speaker as Guide
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Dubarry Young Event Horse Competition
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End of day: Transfer to hotel
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Cocktails and Dinner at hotel or restaurant nearby (on own)
Breakfast at the Talbot Hotel and transfers to the airport by Mercedes private hire for departures.
Breakfast at the Talbot Hotel and transfers to the airport by Mercedes private hire for departures.
Breakfast at the Talbot Hotel and transfers to the airport by Mercedes private hire for departures.
Breakfast at the Talbot Hotel and transfers to the airport by Mercedes private hire for departures.
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
Get close to all the action with infield access during the 1st Veterinary Inspection
Pol Roger Champagne reception during 1st Veterinary Inspection.
Following the 1st inspection, receive a briefing and tour of the course with special guest presenters.
Get close to all the action with infield access during the 1st Veterinary Inspection
Wednesday, September 2
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WEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS: INFIELD CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION AT THE TROT UP AND FULL ENGLISH HIGH TEA SERVICE BEFORE CROSS COUNTRY TOUR
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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)
Tour the entire course or stay in one spot to enjoy all the action on cross country.
Tour the entire course or stay in one spot to enjoy all the action on cross country.
Tour the entire course or stay in one spot to enjoy all the action on cross country.
Tour the entire course or stay in one spot to enjoy all the action on cross country.
Saturday, September 5
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SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS: CROSS COUNTRY DAY AT BURGHLEY!
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Early Morning: Transfer to event site
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Breakfast in Members Tent
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Cross Country Day - Experience Cross Country 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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Dinner at hotel (Included)
$6,475 USD per person - Shared
$7,150 USD per person - Private
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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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7 breakfasts at the Talbot Hotel
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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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4 Dinners at the Talbot Hotel (Wednesday and Friday on own)
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Cocktails Reception and Private Tour of Burghley House on Tuesday, September 1st including Exclusive three course dinner in the Great Hall of Burghley with Special Guests
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Covered Seating in Members Area for both days of Dressage
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Long cross-country course walk with Special Guest as guide
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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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VAT and gratuities included in all pricing of above inclusions