The Members' Restaurant
Our open-fronted restaurant overlooking the world-renowned International Arena. Premium and standard tables available.
Set amid the rolling West Sussex countryside, the Hickstead Derby has been a landmark of world-class showjumping since 1961.
Expect thrills and spills as riders tackle the fearsome course, including the 10ft 6in Derby Bank, the tricky Devil’s Dyke combination, and one of the most impressive water jumps in the world.
Many of showjumping's biggest names have their name listed in the Hickstead Derby roll of honour, including Eddie Macken, Marion Coakes, David Broome, Nick Skelton, John and Michael Whitaker, Harvey Smith and Olympic champion Ben Maher. In 2024, William Funnell set a new record with a fifth Al Shira'aa Derby win.
Other highlights include the British Speed Derby and the Agria Derby Trial, in which riders qualify for the Al Shira’aa Derby. With showing championships, scurry driving and hundreds of national jumping classes, and it's little wonder this show is regarded as one of the most popular events in the calendar.
With a large shopping village, family entertainment, a funfair, plus a wide range of bars and eateries, from street food vans to fine dining, there is something for everyone. Join us for four days of spectacular sport from Thursday to Sunday 18-21 June 2026. On Wednesday 17 June, only national classes are running, and the showground is not fully operational for public admission.
ClipMyHorse.TV Special Hickstead & RIHS Membership Offer | 20% Off
To coincide with the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, the Agria Royal International Horse Show and the Young Horse Championships, ClipMyHorse.TV are running a special membership promotion offer 20% off.
Discount Code: Hickstead2026
Valid: 15 June 2026 – 15 August 2026
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Set amid the rolling West Sussex countryside, the Hickstead Derby has been a landmark of world-class showjumping since 1961.
Expect thrills and spills as riders tackle the fearsome course, including the 10ft 6in Derby Bank, the tricky Devil’s Dyke combination, and one of the most impressive water jumps in the world.
Many of showjumping's biggest names have their name listed in the Hickstead Derby roll of honour, including Eddie Macken, Marion Coakes, David Broome, Nick Skelton, John and Michael Whitaker, Harvey Smith and Olympic champion Ben Maher. In 2024, William Funnell set a new record with a fifth Al Shira'aa Derby win.
Other highlights include the British Speed Derby and the Agria Derby Trial, in which riders qualify for the Al Shira’aa Derby. With showing championships, scurry driving and hundreds of national jumping classes, and it's little wonder this show is regarded as one of the most popular events in the calendar.
With a large shopping village, family entertainment, a funfair, plus a wide range of bars and eateries, from street food vans to fine dining, there is something for everyone. Join us for four days of spectacular sport from Thursday to Sunday 18-21 June 2026. On Wednesday 17 June, only national classes are running, and the showground is not fully operational for public admission.
ClipMyHorse.TV Special Hickstead & RIHS Membership Offer | 20% Off
To coincide with the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, the Agria Royal International Horse Show and the Young Horse Championships, ClipMyHorse.TV are running a special membership promotion offer 20% off.
Discount Code: Hickstead2026
Valid: 15 June 2026 – 15 August 2026
The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting 2026
Please note: Times are subject to change.
8:30am
The KEP ITALIA 1.10m Amateur Championship
10:00am
The United Equine Products Ltd 1.25m Open Championship
10:55am
The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old Championship
12:00pm
Presentation: The Cob Championship
12:15pm
Presentation: The Hack Championship
12:45pm
The Agria Derby Trial for the Ben O'Meara Memorial Trophy
3:15pm
The Hickstead Derby Two Phase for the Tom Hudson Trophy
8:00am
The Hickstead 1.30m Open
To follow
RedPost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round (Doney Championship 3rd Qualifier)
To follow
The KEP ITALIA 1.10m Amateur Consolation
8:00am
GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers - First Round
To follow
The Hickstead 1.20m Open
To follow
The Hickstead 1.25m Open
8:00am
Ariat Senior British Novice Championship - First Round
To follow
The Hickstead 1.00m Open
3:30pm
The Hickstead Mini Challenge
8:45am
The Billy Stud Auction British Five Year Old Jumping Championship
10:05am
The Billy Stud Auction British Six Year Old Jumping Championship
11:30am
The ClipMyHorse.TV Hickstead Master's Trophy
2:30am
The Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Driving Championship
3:00pm
Presentation: The Agria Hunter Championship
3:45am
The British Speed Derby for the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy
6:30pm
Pro Ponies Mini Major – I.C.E. HORSEBOXES WARM UP ARENA
8:00am
The British 1.10m Open Jumping Derby
To follow
The British 1.20m Open Jumping Derby
To follow
The Hickstead 1.35m Open
To follow
The Hickstead 1.25m Open
8:00am
Hickstead 1.30m Open
To follow
GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers - First Round
To follow
Ariat Senior British Novice Championship - First Round
8:00am
The Hickstead 1.00m Open
To follow
RedPost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round
9:30am
The Hickstead Mini Challenge
8:00am
The Astore & Sons 1.35m Open
To follow
RedPost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round (Doney Championship 1st Qualifier)
To follow
The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old 1st Qualifier
8:00am
GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers - First Round
To follow
The Billy Stud Auction British Five Year Old Jumping Championship 1st Qualifier
To follow
The Billy Stud Auction British Six Year Old Jumping Championship 1st Qualifier
8:00am
The Hickstead 1.00m Open
To follow
The United Equine Products Ltd 1.25m Open Championship 1st Qualifier
10:00am
The Hickstead Novice 1.10m Championship
11:05am
The Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship in memory of Sarah Davidson
12:10am
The Astore & Sons 1.35m Open Championship in memory of Tracy Astore
1:05pm
The Stoner Jewellers Vase
4:30pm
The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard
8:30am
The Astore & Sons Speed Derby Qualifier
To follow
The Billy Stud Auction British Five Year Old Jumping Championship 2nd Qualifier
To follow
The Billy Stud Auction British Six Year Old Jumping Championship 2nd Qualifier
To follow
The Hickstead 1.30m Open
8:00am
The Hickstead 1.00m Open
To follow
The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old 2nd Qualifier
8:00am
RedPost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round (Doney Championship 2nd Qualifier)
To follow
GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers - First Round
To follow
The United Equine Products Ltd 1.25m Open Championship 2nd Qualifier
3.30pm
The Hickstead Mini Challenge
10:15am
Public Course Walk for the Al Shira'aa Derby
10:30am
The Romford Band of the Royal British Legion
11:00am
End of Public Course Walk
11:10am
The Agria Coloured Horse Ridden Championship
11:45am
The Doney Championship
1:10pm
Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Championship
1:25pm
Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Championship
1:45pm
The Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry
2:20pm
The Romford Band of the Royal British Legion
2:40pm
Parade of Riders in the Al Shira'aa Derby
3:00pm
The Al Shira'aa Derby
7:45am
The Agria CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier
To follow
The Agria CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier
12:15pm
The Agria CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier
To follow
The Agria CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier
To follow
Presentation: The Agria Coloured Horse In-Hand Championship
1:30pm
The Agria Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein (RIHS Qualifier 2026)
To follow
The Agria Mountain & Moorland First Ridden (RIHS Qualifier 2026)
8:00am
RedPost Senior Foxhunter Championship - 2nd Round
To follow
Hickstead 1.20m Open
To follow
Ariat Senior British Novice Championship - First Round
8:00am
The British 1.10m Open Speed Derby
To follow
The Hickstead 1.00m Open Speed Derby
To follow
The Hickstead 1.05m Open
9:30am
The Hickstead Mini Championships
10:00am
The Hickstead Novice 1.10m Championship
11:05am
The Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship in memory of Sarah Davidson
12:10am
The Astore & Sons 1.35m Open Championship in memory of Tracy Astore
1:05pm
The Stoner Jewellers Vase
4:30pm
The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard
8:30am
The KEP ITALIA 1.10m Amateur Championship
10:00am
The United Equine Products Ltd 1.25m Open Championship
10:55am
The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old Championship
12:00pm
Presentation: The Cob Championship
12:15pm
Presentation: The Hack Championship
12:45pm
The Agria Derby Trial for the Ben O'Meara Memorial Trophy
3:15pm
The Hickstead Derby Two Phase for the Tom Hudson Trophy
8:45am
The Billy Stud Auction British Five Year Old Jumping Championship
10:05am
The Billy Stud Auction British Six Year Old Jumping Championship
11:30am
The ClipMyHorse.TV Hickstead Master's Trophy
2:30am
The Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Driving Championship
3:00pm
Presentation: The Agria Hunter Championship
3:45am
The British Speed Derby for the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy
6:30pm
Pro Ponies Mini Major – I.C.E. HORSEBOXES WARM UP ARENA
10:15am
Public Course Walk for the Al Shira'aa Derby
10:30am
The Romford Band of the Royal British Legion
11:00am
End of Public Course Walk
11:10am
The Agria Coloured Horse Ridden Championship
11:45am
The Doney Championship
1:10pm
Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Championship
1:25pm
Presentation: The Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Championship
1:45pm
The Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry
2:20pm
The Romford Band of the Royal British Legion
2:40pm
Parade of Riders in the Al Shira'aa Derby
3:00pm
The Al Shira'aa Derby
The Al Shira'aa Suite
Exclusive dining with a unique view, this stunning suite perches at the top of the Members' Grandstand, offering fantastic views of the International Arena.
VIP Hospitality Boxes
The ultimate in hospitality at Hickstead, our ringside hospitality boxes offer superb views of the International Arena.
The Riders Club
Sit amongst your showjumping heroes all a short walk away from all the action in the iconic International Arena.
Highweald Ringside Terrace
Upgrade your general entrance ticket for a ringside viewing experience. It has its own private Café Deli, giving you a relaxing space to spend the day.
From £10.00 per person
Ringside Banquettes
A newly-designed, covered banquette seating area, overlooking the Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds Ring Five (showing ring). Please note this area is only available at The Agria Royal International Horse Show.
From £300.00 for half day
Ringside Picnic Parking
Exclusive all-day parking spots, which overlook the International Arena. The perfect place to pack a picnic (and a bottle of champagne or two) and enjoy a fun day out with a brilliant view over the arena.
From £100.00 per car
Become A Member
Your Exclusive Access
Become a Hickstead Member and enjoy exclusive access to the Members’ Enclosure and covered grandstand, placing you close to the action in the International Arena. Relax on the Champagne Terrace, bring friends with complimentary guest badges, and enjoy a host of additional benefits — including reciprocal days out at county cricket fixtures, top-level polo and more than 30 days of Flat and National Hunt racing.
Hickstead Champions
Roll of Honour
Hickstead is home to several of showjumping's most famous classes, including the Al Shira'aa Derby, the King George V Gold Cup, the Queen Elizabeth II Cup and the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain. Take a look at our Roll of Honour list to view past and present Champions of these iconic classes.
William Whitaker Claims Second Derby Title
Britain’s William Whitaker joined the illustrious ranks of the two-time Hickstead Derby winners, with a long-awaited win on Flamboyant III.
Two combinations managed to clear the historic track, forcing a head-to-head against 2023 champions David Simpson and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve. William delivered under intense pressure, jumping the only clear round.
Watch all of the action and unforgettable moments from the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby 2026 on-demand on ClipMyHorse.TV.
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Horse Shows
Britain's Premier Equestrian Venue
Each year, close to 100,000 spectators gather at our Sussex showground to experience the very best of equestrian sport. From world-class showjumping and elegant showing classes, to polo, arena eventing and even the charm of miniature horses, Hickstead offers something for every enthusiast.
26 June 2026
Hurstpierpoint College National Schools Jumping Championships
21 - 26 July 2026
The Agria Royal International Horse Show
13 - 16 August 2026
The Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships
02 – 13 September 2026
The All England September Tour
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