AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 2025. AN EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. LOCATED BETWEEN READING AND BASINGSTOKE WITH EASY ACCESS FROM THE M3 AND M4. SEE YOU THERE!

A Family Day Out Like No Other

What To Expect

Join us for an award-winning weekend of entertainment, excitement and summer celebration at Wellington Horse Trials and Country Fair.

Set in the beautiful parkland of The Wellington Estate on Highfield Farm, this flagship delivers top-class sport with the finest horses and riders competing in dressage, showjumping and thrilling cross country.

Children under 12 go free.

Whats On

From 9am to 6pm each day

Daily Equestrian Action

Enjoy the action of three equestrian disciplines in one event: dressage, showjumping and cross country, brought to life by world-class competitors.

Free Family Entertainment

Learn tricks with the Circus Performer or have family competition with our Giant Games! Make sure you register for our popular dog shows.

Great Shopping

Browse our biggest ever Shopping Pavilion alongside the range of traders on your entry to the site. Shop local and country with us.

Fan Zone Stage

New for 2025, guest speakers will be taking the stage for Q&A’s, and product sampling. This engaging space offers you the chance to connect with industry experts and renowned equestrians.

Exciting Displays

Sit on a hay bale and watch exciting arena displays from the Shetland Pony Grand National to the Hound Hunt gate jumping competition.

Live Music

Relax on the grass or play games in the sunshine, all whilst hearing acoustic covers from songs across the ages.

Plus so much more!

Power. Precision. Pure adrenaline.
Entries for our international eventing classes and national classes are now open. This multi-award-winning event and established fixture welcomes competitors from BE100 through to Advanced, alongside FEI international classes, attracting leading riders from across the UK and beyond.

Not competing? Spectator tickets are on sale… see world-class Eventing up close!
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A Weekend Of Family Fun
We can’t wait for lots more family fun at Wellington Horse Trials & Country Fair 2025! We’re delighted to have even more displays than ever before with an action packed weekend schedule… there really is something for everyone. All of our attractions are included within your entry ticket, unless specified.

Find out more about all of the attractions that make up our award-winning event, with so many included for all to enjoy plus even more arena displays than ever before at this years’ event.

Although there are no attractions and limited traders open on Friday 22nd August, all 2025 ticket holders are able to complimentary join us to watch the eventing action for this day.
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Have A Go Dog Shows with Bruce’s Doggy Day Care
Join us with your pawfect friends and enter our daily dog show, for a chance to win an amazing price from the team at Artful Dog Studio. Register your dog in one of our four classes each day in our Dog Show Arena with our friends at Bruce’s Doggy Day Care at Wellington Country Park being the judges.

You’ll also find an Enrichment Arena for four-legged friends to enjoy next door to the show arena, with a whole host of have-a-go fun for all dogs to enjoy.
Register For Dog Show
Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Qualifier
We are proud to be hosting the penultimate qualifier this August bank holiday, in this year’s Dubarry of Ireland Burghley Young Event Horse series; a renowned platform for identifying the next generation of eventing stars.

From experienced producers to emerging partnerships, this is where many future five-star horses take their first step. We look forward to being part of their journey this summer.

Enter our BYEH qualifer and compete at Wellington International Horse Trials & Country Fair
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THE WELLINGTON ESTATE

The Pristine Stage of Wellington International HORSE TRIALS

Highfield Farm is working agricultural land on The Wellington Estate that transforms once a year into the prestigious venue for the Wellington International Horse Trials & Country Fair. This unique site is meticulously maintained year-round, with the competition grounds preserved exclusively for this annual event. There are eight courses, welcoming a full spectrum of competition levels including BE100, BE105, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, PC110, CCI1-S, CCI2-S and CCI3*-S. Thanks to expert ground care, new fences and innovative course design, the event showcases outstanding sport for riders of every level.

HIGHFIELD FARM, HECKFIELD, HAMPSHIRE. PUBLIC GATE RG27 0LP

BLOOMIN’ beautiful traders…

We have more traders than ever before!

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome more traders than ever before to the Wellington International Horse Trials & Country Fair! From artisan crafts and country lifestyle goods to delicious food and drink, our traders bring colour, charm, and character to the event.

Take a stroll through the bustling trade village and discover unique finds, local treasures, and treats for all the family. Whether you’re shopping for something special or just soaking up the atmosphere, our traders are a blooming brilliant part of the weekend!