Burghley Horse Trials

Taking place this weekend in the beautiful parkland that surrounds Burghley House, widely acknowledged to be the finest Elizabethan stately home in the country, Burghley is both an equestrian sporting event and a social event.

The Dressage takes place on Thursday and Friday, Cross Country on Saturday and Show Jumping on Sunday.

And there is something for all the family - if it’s something less horse-orientated you’re after, head down to the lakeside to try out the Land Rover Terrapod, bring your dog and test your skills at the Pedigree Dog Agility or enjoy a family picnic by one of the giant screens around the Showground.