Hickstead is synonomous with showjumping. As host to the British Grand Prix and the only Samsung Super League with FEI Competition in the British Isles, it is the home of British showjumping. Founded in 1961 by Douglas Bunn, Hickstead has come to represent more than just showjumping however, and as it approaches its 50th birthday is equally as renowned for polo, showing, dressage, driving and even eventing! In recent years, we have also added weddings, conferences, parties and events to our repertoire, offering an idyllic, incredibly unique setting for any function. Please explore our website to reveal all the Hickstead experiences we have to offer, or call the number below for more information...

2008 Dates

The British Jumping Derby Meeting: 26th - 29th June
The Longines Royal International Horse Show: 23rd - 27th July
The National Schools & Pony Club Jumping Championships: 6th August

Derby Meeting and Longines Royal International Horse Show Schedule and Entry Forms

The Derby Meeting and Longines Royal International Horse Show Schedules, Entry and Stabling Forms are now available for download. If you go to the Horse Shows section, the relevant show and then follow the links to Downloads they can be found there.

Further Drainage Improvements

The second phase of improvements to the International Arena have been completed.
A further £30,000 has been spent on “sand banding” the 4.5-acre arena by cutting 25mm-wide slits, 250mm deep, at right angles to the drains installed last year at a cost of £40,000. The slits have then been filled with drainage sand. This has incorporated over 500 tonnes of sand into the surface soil structure.
Show secretary and director Lizzie Bunn comments: “Over the last three years we have spent around £570,000 on improvements to Hickstead and we have further plans for this year. We are determined to do everything we can to help show jumping and all the equestrian disciplines stay active and to keep Hickstead in the number one place amongst outdoor venues.”