The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting

23 - 26 June 2022

The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting is one of the most popular events in the equestrian calendar, and in 2022 we'll be celebrating the 60th running of this famous competition.

Around 45,000 spectators are expected to flock to our West Sussex showground in June, with visitor numbers peaking during the famous Al Shira’aa Derby on the Sunday afternoon. The Derby course is fearsomely tricky, with iconic obstacles such as the Derby Bank, the Devil’s Dyke and the double of water ditches guaranteeing plenty of thrills and spills for spectators.

But as well as the eight busy rings of equestrian action, there is a lot more to see and do during the show. The Family Zone will feature a funfair, with half price rides on Thursday and Friday. Admission is free for all children under five for the duration of the show, with discounts available for children aged five to 14, pensioners and on family tickets.

There are more than 100 stands in the our Shopping Village, giving shoppers the chance to browse many of the leading countryside brands. There is free general admission on the Thursday of the show, to encourage people to come along to experience the fabulous shopping for themselves. Then there’s the wide range of bars and eateries, from the street food vans, the artisan food hall or one of the many bars and restaurants, all the way up to fine dining in one of the hospitality options.

Click here for our ticketing Ts and Cs

Click here for the list of previous Hickstead Derby winners

Watch highlights from the 2019 Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting