Burghley Horse Trials
Burghley Horse Trials
Distance: 32 miles
sat nav: PE9 3JY
First Week of September
It was in 1961 that the Marquess of Exeter, on hearing that the autumn three-day event at Harewood could no longer be held, invited the British Horse Society to transfer the event to his estate. In its second year, 1962, Burghley ran the F.E.I.’s European Championship and this was the beginning of a remarkable record. No other international horse trials site has staged as many Championships, a record ten in all including the first World Championship in 1966. In total Burghley has run two World Championships in 1966 and 1974, six European Championships in 1962, 1971, 1977, 1985, 1989 and 1997. Also one Young Riders European Championship in 1978. It is the longest continuous running international event.
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Rockingham Castle
This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, it has been a family home for 450 years. Prior to the Watson’s ownership the Castle was held by the crown. There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being relinquished as a royal Castle. I think this is a particularly extraordinary aspect of Rockingham’s long and fascinating story.
Miles: 13
Rutland County Show
The Rutland County Show is one of the oldest shows in the country and has a very traditional feel with livestock classes, equine showing, heavy horses, show jumping and main ring entertainment as well as a host of other show attractions.
Miles: 20
Wistow Maze
Enjoy a great day out exploring one of the country’s largest maize mazes, set in 8 acres of living maize crop with 4 miles of paths to navigate and explore; it’s great exercise for mind and body!
See if you can unravel the QUIZ TRAIL, and find all 10 boards hidden in the maze in order to decipher the secret code. The maze also incorporates 10ft high bridges and viewing towers which give visitors stunning 3D panoramic views over the maze and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Miles: 10
Loughborough Market Town
A quaint market town with over 400 shops. The town boasts an array of fashion, arts/ crafts & local produce stores. The street market runs every Thursday & Saturday.
Local Village Quorn (LE12 7TZ) Car boot every Sunday
Miles: 30
Burghley Horse Trials is 32 miles from Foxton Locks Lodges
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