August 2, 2025 12:00 am to August 3, 2025 12:00 am

+ MY LISTExperience the sights, sounds, and skills of the English Civil War at Burghley House as Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote brings history to life at Burghley. This immersive Living History event showcases the crafts, trades, and daily life of the mid-1640s, offering a fascinating journey into the past.

Meet the soldiers who fought on the side of Parliament as well as their Royalist adversaries, and discover how they lived while on the march. Learn about the role of soldiers, the equipment they used, and how a regiment was structured. There will also be displays of arms, offering detailed explanations of the weaponry of the time and its role in 17th-century life.