Events
Badminton Horse Trials by chauffeur
Badminton Horse Trials at Badminton House. In 2027 it runs 5–9 May. Competition covers dressage over two days, a roughly 4-mile cross country course, then show jumping on the final day. Gates open 8am Wednesday to Friday, 7am Saturday and 7.30am Sunday. There is no entry by vehicle or on foot after 3pm on Friday and Saturday; advance tickets are needed for every day. From Oxford, where Ravensley is based, the venue is about an hour and 31 minutes by road (77.4 miles).
How the day runs
For drop-off, the organisers' rules apply. A one-way system runs on the Saturday. Cars must use the designated drop-off point in Badminton Village, approaching from the south or west, not the north or through the Park; otherwise they cannot leave until after 14:00. Every car needs a parking pass. The chauffeur stays within reach for the whole day and brings the car round when you are ready to leave. Journeys from: Yate (22 min); Chippenham (29 min); Bailbrook Lodge Hotel (30 min); Bristol (31 min); Bradley Stoke (33 min); Burleigh Court Hotel (38 min).
Worth knowing
The 2027 event runs Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 May 2027.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukCompetition covers dressage over two days, a roughly 4-mile cross country course, then show jumping on the final day.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukGates open 8am Wednesday to Friday, 7am Saturday and 7.30am Sunday.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukThere is no entry by vehicle or on foot after 3pm on Friday and Saturday; advance tickets are needed for every day.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukWell-behaved dogs are welcome; drones are strictly forbidden.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukGrandstand seats for Sunday show jumping and premier dressage seats are sold separately.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukThe venue is about 100 miles west of London and 15 miles from Bristol and Bath, signed from M4 junctions 15, 17 and 18.
Source: badminton-horse.co.ukBadminton House is the family home of the 12th Duke of Beaufort.
Source: badminton-horse.co.uk
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Journeys to and from MARS Badminton Horse Trials
- Mayfair, London 1 hr 58 min
- Kensington, London 1 hr 49 min
- the City of London 2 hr 10 min
- Heathrow Airport 1 hr 35 min
- Oxford 1 hr 31 min
- The Fleece 41 min
- Bailbrook Lodge Hotel 30 min
- Burleigh Court Hotel 38 min
- Kings Head 41 min
- The Pheasant Inn 52 min
- Blunsdon House Hotel 52 min
- Lower Slaughter Manor 1 hr 6 min
- The Bay Tree 1 hr 9 min
- Blorenge House Hotel 1 hr 11 min
- The Manor House 1 hr 14 min
- Cotswold House Hotel & Spa 1 hr 26 min
- Remont 1 hr 28 min
- The Abbey Hotel 1 hr 30 min
- Bristol 31 min
- Swindon 46 min
- Slough 1 hr 30 min
- Reading 1 hr 21 min
- Gloucester 56 min
- Cheltenham 59 min
- Worcester 1 hr 15 min
- Bath 38 min
- Maidenhead 1 hr 26 min
- Bracknell 1 hr 24 min
- Chippenham 29 min
- Andover 1 hr 30 min
- Newbury 1 hr 5 min
- Malvern 1 hr 25 min
- Windsor 1 hr 30 min
- Woodley 1 hr 23 min
- Witney 1 hr 21 min
- Thatcham 1 hr 10 min
- Portishead 38 min
- Yate 22 min
- Evesham 1 hr 18 min
- Bradley Stoke 33 min
- Chipping Sodbury 20 min
- Tetbury 26 min
- Wotton-under-Edge 27 min
- Filton 28 min
- Patchway 30 min
- Nailsworth 30 min
- Malmesbury 32 min
- Corsham 32 min
- Dursley 34 min
- Kingswood 36 min
- Minchinhampton 37 min
- Thornbury 37 min
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Questions
When is Badminton Horse Trials in 2027?
In 2027 it runs 5–9 May.
Where are cars allowed to drop guests at Badminton Horse Trials?
A one-way system runs on the Saturday. Cars must use the designated drop-off point in Badminton Village, approaching from the south or west, not the north or through the Park; otherwise they cannot leave until after 14:00. Every car needs a parking pass.
Which is the nearest airport?
Bristol Airport, about 50 minutes by road.
Is there a station nearby?
Chippenham — Coaches meet specified trains on the Saturday; public transport is very limited and car hire is recommended.
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