You cannot pitch your own tent at Defender Burghley Horse Trials (like you can when camping at Badminton), but there are other options to explore both on and off-site – all of which are perfect for an eventing fan hoping to soak up every moment.
Each year, an area of Burghley Golf Club, which is within the Burghley House Estate, is transformed into a 700-pitch caravan park for Burghley Horse Trials.
It’s walking distance to the event (approximately half a mile) and can be accessed from midday on Tuesday 1 September to midday Monday 7 September 2026.
Burghley Horse Trials camping prices
Caravan pitches as sold as memberships, which means it includes your entry and parking as part of the fee.
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Caravan membership prices
Membership type
Fee
Standard pitch
£660
Electric hook up
£885
Large pitch (10m+)
£775
Additional caravan car park pass (max 1)
£130
Member guest badge (max 2)
£95
You can camp in a caravan, campervan or horsebox.
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Caravan memberships and additional parking passes can only be purchased up until 30 August 2026.
Membership guest badges are still available throughout the event, but the price increases to £115 from 31 August.
What’s included?
Membership benefits for two people (find more info in our guide to Burghley tickets)
Caravan pitch
Reserved car parking space
Access the members’ enclosure
Access to main arena grandstand for the dressage (Thursday and Friday)
Facilities at Burghley caravan site
Mobile showers and loos are provided on site. There is a limited shop for basics, including milk, sausages, bacon and bread.
The Burghley Golf Club Restaurant & Bar offers daily breakfast 8–10am, Thursday to Sunday, plus à la carte dinners 7–9pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
The Golf Club’s licensed bar is also open in the evenings (5.30–11pm) on Wednesday to Sunday.
Caravan members can also enjoy the dedicated members’ enclosure in the heart of the showground, which offers a full service restaurant, counter service for breakfast, lunch and tea, and champagne and seafood bar, as well as a fully licensed bar, closed circuit television, private toilets and baby changing facilities.
The Burghley Golf Club puts on entertainment on Saturday night.
Camping and glamping options at and near Burghley
While you can’t pitch your own tent at Burghley, there are various glamping options
(Image credit: burghleyboutique.co.uk)
Burghley Boutique
Burghley Boutique offers luxury glamping in the estate’s walled gardens, which is just a short walk away from all of the horse trials action – or via a dedicated buggy service, if you prefer.
There are six types of tent you can choose from, which can be booked for three, four or five nights for up to four people. You can also tailor the set up of the beds to suit your party – and your dog can stay too.
Entry tickets and parking need to be purchased separately, but glampers will have access to on-site showers, loos and a pamper tent, and will receive a hearty breakfast to set them up for the day.
There is also an on-site restaurant and bar, plus after-dinner speakers and entertainment.
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