# Burghley Christmas Fair 2026

> Burghley Christmas Fair runs 26 to 29 November 2026 in Stamford. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/burghley/

Stamford, [Lincolnshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/lincolnshire/)

Runs Thursday 26 November to Sunday 29 November 2026

| Dates | Thursday 26 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 (4 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Thursday and Sunday: **9.30am to 4pm** Friday and Saturday: **9.30am to 7.30pm** Visitors book an arrival time slot and can then stay as long as they like |
| Where | Courtyards and grounds of Burghley House PE9 3JY [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.6426,-0.4526) |
| Entry | Ticket needed. Advance tickets only, none on the gate: adults £15 standard or £20 flexi, children 3 to 15 £5 standard or £8 flexi; standard parking free (2026) |
| Organiser | Burghley House Preservation Trust. [Official page](https://burghley.co.uk/events/the-burghley-christmas-fair) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Burghley House Preservation Trust](https://burghley.co.uk/events/the-burghley-christmas-fair), checked 11 October 2026
- [Visit Lincolnshire](https://www.visitlincolnshire.com/events/burghley-christmas-fair/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://burghley.co.uk/events/the-burghley-christmas-fair). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Burghley Christmas Fair: Quick Answers

### When does Burghley Christmas Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Thursday 26 November 2026.

### When does Burghley Christmas Fair end?

The last day is Sunday 29 November 2026.

### What time does Burghley Christmas Fair open and close?

Thursday and Sunday 9.30am to 4pm; Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 7.30pm. Visitors book an arrival time slot and can then stay as long as they like.

### Is Burghley Christmas Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 26 Nov and 29 Nov.

### Is Burghley Christmas Fair free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. Advance tickets only, none on the gate: adults £15 standard or £20 flexi, children 3 to 15 £5 standard or £8 flexi; standard parking free (2026).

### Where is Burghley Christmas Fair?

Courtyards and grounds of Burghley House, Stamford PE9 3JY.

## About Burghley Christmas Fair

A four-day ticketed Christmas fair in the courtyards and grounds of Burghley House with around 200 stalls in chalets, pagodas and marquees.

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## Where Is Burghley Christmas Fair?

Courtyards and grounds of Burghley House, Stamford PE9 3JY. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Burghley Christmas Fair

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Stamford Christmas Market  Stamford, Lincolnshire  6 Dec 2026  1 mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stamford/) [Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft & Gift Market  Peterborough, Cambridgeshire  20 to 22 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/peterborough/) [Melton Mowbray Christmas Market  Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire  27 to 29 Nov 2026  20 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/melton-mowbray/) [Belvoir Castle Festive Markets  Grantham, Leicestershire  2026 dates not yet announced  22 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belvoir-castle/) [Huntingdon Christmas Markets  Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire  5 to 19 Dec 2026  Open Saturdays only  24 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/huntingdon/)

See all [Christmas markets near Peterborough](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/peterborough/). More in [East Midlands](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/east-midlands/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).