Experience Autumn & Halloween Magic at Burghley House
As the autumn season reaches its peak, Burghley House invites families and visitors to experience a packed lineup of seasonal activities, historic tours, and Halloween adventures during October Half Term.
With events open daily leading up to Sunday, 1 November, it’s the ideal time to celebrate the final two weeks of Burghley's open season.
Step inside one of England's grandest stately homes to explore five centuries of history.
Visitors can marvel at state rooms filled with world-class artwork and historic treasures, accompanied by insights from expert guides. Outside, the estate’s gardens come alive with vibrant autumn colours, displaying rich foliage in shades of red, burnt orange, and gold.
Burghley is hosting a wide array of spooky, family-friendly events throughout the Halloween period, Hide & Secrets Adventure, Open daily from 10am to 5pm through Sunday 1 November, children can complete spy missions guided by Cecil the Ghost using a free Spymaster's Guide.
The woodland area features climbing structures, exploration areas, and slides at the Hidden Towers.
Halloween Trail (17 Oct – 1 Nov | 10am – 5pm), wandering through the Sculpture Garden, visitors can follow twists and turns to uncover hidden ghosts and ghouls, solve riddles on their trail sheet, and claim a treat at the end.
Costumes are strongly encouraged.
Craft Workshops (26 – 30 Oct | 12pm – 4pm)
Half-term visitors of all ages can join hands-on Halloween craft workshops to make themed creations to take home.
Note: Admission to both the Halloween Trail and Craft Workshops is FREE with a valid Day Ticket or Annual Pass.
Special Event, Beastly Boring Tours
Dates: 26–29 & 31 October
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Price: £18 per person (Adult or Child)
For those looking for a thrill inside the house, costumed guides will lead visitors through the State Rooms to share grisly tales, eerie goings-on, and fascinating stories drawn from Burghley's 500-year history.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times: Activities and trails run daily from 10am to 5pm (until Sunday, 1 November).
Tickets: Advance booking is available online https://burghley.co.uk/events
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