Burghley

The Burghley Estate offers a long-established and professionally managed day of driven game shooting across some of South Lincolnshire's finest sporting ground. The varied terrain provides opportunities for both redleg partridge and pheasant, with partridges driven over hedgerows and open farmland before the day moves into the estate's impressive parkland, where tall pheasants can provide a very different challenge. The changing terrain and natural features of the estate allow birds to be presented with variety throughout the day, with wind and conditions playing an important role in the quality and character of the sport. The result is a varied and memorable day's shooting, combining challenging birds with the exceptional surroundings of the Burghley Estate. Very few let days are available at Burghley each season, making the opportunity to shoot here particularly exclusive. For those looking for a genuinely special day of driven shooting in an historic estate setting, availability is limited and early booking is recommended.

A day at Burghley begins with a hearty breakfast before the Guns gather and head out onto the estate. The morning can see redleg partridges driven across open fields and hedgerows, with the varied ground creating plenty of opportunity for sporting birds. Between drives, the emphasis is on enjoying the wider experience, with generous hospitality and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the company. Elevenses provides an opportunity to regroup before returning to the field for the afternoon's drives. As the day progresses, the shooting can move towards the estate's beautiful parkland and woodland, with pheasants providing a fitting change of pace and the potential for some exceptional final drives. The natural setting, changing terrain and quality of the birds combine to create a day that builds throughout. Ultimately, Burghley offers far more than simply a day in the field. The combination of exceptional surroundings, varied and challenging shooting, excellent hospitality and the rarity of the opportunity makes it a particularly memorable sporting experience.

Set in South Lincolnshire, the Burghley Estate offers an exceptional setting for driven game shooting, combining varied countryside with the historic character of one of England's most renowned estates. The diverse landscape includes open farmland, established hedgerows, woodland and the beautiful Capability Brown parkland surrounding Burghley House. The varied terrain allows for a changing experience throughout the day, with different areas of the estate lending themselves to different styles of shooting. The combination of historic surroundings and productive sporting ground makes Burghley a distinctive destination for a day's shooting in Lincolnshire.