Dig into summer fun at Burghley!
This summer, grab your sunhat and your spy kit - Cecil the Mole has a burrow-full of fun ready for you to dig in to at Burghley. From colourful crafts and curious creatures to secret tunnels, clever clues and storytelling in the trees, Burghley is bursting with adventures for the whole family.
Pick up a Spymaster's Guide activity booklet at Hide & Secrets Adventure Play and get ready to take on special spy missions with Cecil the Mole. Scurry through tunnels, crack the secret codes and find hidden moles. Look out for Cecil's Summer Mole Missions with sneaky challenges for mini spies.
Cecil has a whole series of fun activities and workshops for you to try too. From bugs and bunting to trees and clay, there's plenty to get stuck into.
Drop-in Activities (included with Admission - no need to prebook)
Cecil's Garden Bunting | 4- 7 August
Cecil's Minibeast Mission | 11 - 14 August
Cecil's Tree Detectives | 18 - 21 August
Cecil's Storytime | 8, 15, 22 August
Cecil's Craft Workshops (£7.50 per child - booking required)
Cecil's Clay Creations | 5 & 14 August
Cecil's Dragonfly Designers | 7 & 19 August
Cecil's Slime Lab | 12 & 21 August
Visit Burghley website for full event information and to book.
Admission from £10 Adult, £8 Child, £32 Family.
| Season (28 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
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