Burghley Park set to partially close in run-up to horse trials

Burghley Park is to be partially closed to all pedestrians and unauthorised vehicles from Monday, July 23, to ensure public safety during the site build-up and breakdown for the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

The restricted area will be clearly signposted at key points in the park and runs from Monday until Wednesday, August 29, and will then be reapplied from Monday, September 3, to Friday, September 14, to cover the breakdown of the event.

The world-renowned event itself runs from Thursday, August 30, to Sunday, September 2.

Event director, Elizabeth Inman, said: “The support of the local community is integral to the success of the event and we are hugely grateful for the understanding shown by local residents during the partial park closure.

“The increasing demands of health and safety mean that we are required to close the central area of the park to pedestrians and unauthorised vehicles for a limited period.”

Access to Burghley House and Gardens remains unaffected via the main Pilsgate Lodge entrance on Barnack Road.

Access to the Lower Park remains open and unaffected up to the cattle grid via Station Gates entrance in Barnack Road.

To find out more about the event visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk