1. East Midlands
  2. Lincolnshire
  3. Stamford

About Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House

Get ready for unforgettable adventures at Burghley House's exciting adventure play area, Hide & Secrets! This fantastic outdoor adventure playground is near Stamford, Lincolnshire/Northamptonshire border, and is a fantastic attraction for family fun and making the best memories.

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Burghley's awesome woodland adventure play area Hide & Secrets is themed around William Cecil as the country’s first Chief Spymaster and features a series of fun-packed play zones that lead to the Hidden Towers.

Entering through a hidden stone arch in the historic grounds of Burghley House, families are transported into a magical setting that will ignite imaginations and provide endless hours of outdoor fun.

Hide & Secrets Play Area

A woodland adventure play area full of fun-packed play zones themed on the country's first Chief Spymaster - William Cecil!

The Hidden Towers

The Hidden Towers

Family Fun in a Stunning Setting

Family Fun in a Stunning Setting
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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

Hide & Secrets is open daily during February Half Term 14 to 22 February and from 14 March to 1 November 2026. The House opens on 14 March 2026 Sunday to Thursday, closed on Fridays.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Adult (16+) : £11.00
  • Child (3-15) : £8.50
  • Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free

Advance Day Ticket prices are as shown above and include a saving of up to 10%!

We have two available ticket options:

  • Hide & Secrets Adventure Play - All day entry to the Gardens, and Hide & Secrets Adventure Play (house not included)

Adult (16+) - £11

Child (3-15) - £8.50

Infants (Under 2s) - Free

  • House, Gardens & Adventure Play - All day entry to the House, Gardens, and Hide & Secrets Adventure Play

Adult (16+) - £22

Child (3-15) - £9.50

Infants (Under 2s) - Free

Annual Pass (unlimited visits during opening dates)

Adult (16+) - £33

Child (3-15) - £28

Infants (Under 2s) - Free

Family - £116 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children)

Parking is free of charge.

Please book your tickets in advance.

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to Hide & Secrets Adventure Play at Burghley House by visiting our attraction tickets section.

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours

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Food & Drink Options

There are plenty of places to grab a bite at Burghley House:

The Orangery Restaurant – Enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Options include sandwiches, burgers, salads and bakes, with gluten-free, vegan and kids’ menus available.

The Garden Café – A great spot for a light bite, offering sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries.

The Muddy Mole – Perfect for hot dogs, snacks and on-the-go refreshments.

The Potting Shed – Treat yourself to smoothies, ice cream, and coffee.

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

Burghley House
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3JY
England

what3words for Main Visitor Entrance: bluffing.shadow.options

Tel: 01780752451

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Transport Information

By Car:

Burghley House is located on the edge of Stamford, Lincolnshire, and is well signposted from the surrounding area.

Plan Your Route: From your location, head towards Stamford using the most direct main roads or motorways.

Approach via the A1: If travelling on the A1, take the exit for

Stamford/Burghley House.

Follow the Signs: Once near Stamford, follow the brown tourist signs for Burghley House.

By Bus:

The nearest bus route is with Delaine and it stops outside the Main Visitor Entrance on Barnack Road.

By Train:

The nearest train staton is Stamford which is half a mile from the Parkland entrance and 1.5 miles to Burghley House.

There are bike racks for those who wish to cycle.

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