Burghley Shopping

[Steerpike]

I have the opportunity to go to Burghley horse trials on the Thursday, I've never been before as it's a bit of a trek. Can anyone tell me what the shopping is like as that would be the main reason for going!

 

[Abacus]

Very good - on a par with Badminton, etc. It should be nice and quiet though on the Thursday, its a perfect shopping day. Have fun!

 

[HaffiesRock]

I have the opportunity to go to Burghley horse trials on the Thursday, I've never been before as it's a bit of a trek. Can anyone tell me what the shopping is like as that would be the main reason for going!

Worth the journey!

 

[Steerpike]

Thank you, will definitely go now!

 

[DirectorFury]

I went 3 years ago and didn't find the shopping that good personally - there were lots of 'lifestyle' shops but not as many horse ones as I was expecting.

There's a full list of the tradestands/shopping here: http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/shopping/a-z-shops/

 

[Steerpike]

Thank you for the list, will help me make up my mind as now you've said that I'm not sure of going again!!

 

[DW Team]

I have to say I normally go on Thursday as it is our local. But for the last 3-5 years the number equine stands are reducing my the year. The great rug stand (Irish I think) that was on the hill as you came in through the deer gate (hill by Aga shop) and the double fronted stand in the same area both no longer there. Horse village area much reduced and more and more clothing for hunting/fishing/shooting taking over. Always used to by my winter rugs on the Thursday. Last year struggled to find any at a reasonable price. Have horse thugs who trash rugs in days so hate spending fortune on something that might last 24 hours! The food court is always amazing if a little over priced. Rural crafts also seem to be loosing a number of the stands that I used to get great Christmas (I know sad person!) gifts from. As it is our local I am sure I will be going on Thursday but will I think be in the stands with my camera.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

I love it! Yes there is a lot of lifestyle shops and theres not as many tack shops as somewhat like YHL but I go all 4 days and never get bored of the shopping 😊