Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials 2027 tickets, hospitality & hotel packages from £1,495pp
Racing Breaks offers official Badminton Horse Trials tickets, hospitality and hotel packages for one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events. Held at the Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire, Badminton Horse Trials 2027 takes place from 5th – 9th May and packages are now open for booking, with just a 10% deposit to secure your place.
Every package combines official event tickets with hotel accommodation, return transfers and exclusive hospitality extras — including a hosted cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt and a Champagne breakfast with the stars — so nothing is left for you to arrange separately.
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Badminton Horse Trials Hotel Packages
Every Badminton Horse Trials package includes hotel accommodation, official event tickets, return transfers and exclusive hospitality extras, such as a cross-country course walk. Based at the Hotel Indigo in Bath, packages can be fully customised and booked from just a 10% deposit.
from £1,995 per person
Trip Dates: Tuesday 4th – Monday 10th May 2027
- Six nights accommodation at the Hotel Indigo Bath
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome dinner & drinks
- Return transfers to Badminton each day
- Exclusive members tickets to Weds-Sun
- Prime grandstand seats on Thurs/Fri/Sun
- Lunch in members enclosure Thurs-Sun
- Hosted talk at Badminton on Wednesday with guest speakers
- Cross country course walk & drinks with world famous William Fox-Pitt on Friday
- Hosted Champagne breakfast with the stars at Badminton on Saturday
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
from £1,495 per person
Trip Dates: Thursday 6th – Monday 10th May 2027
- Four nights accommodation at the Hotel Indigo Bath
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome Drinks
- Return transfers to Badminton each day
- Exclusive members tickets to Fri-Sun
- Prime grandstand seats on Fri/Sun
- Lunch in members enclosure Fri-Sun
- Cross country course walk & drinks with world famous William Fox-Pitt on Friday
- Hosted Champagne breakfast with the stars at Badminton on Saturday
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
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Your trip could include…
- Return airport transfers (if travelling from abroad)
- Accommodation at your choice of hotel
- Return event day transfers
- Choice of tickets or hospitality to any/all of the event days
- Optional excursions
- Optional trip extensions to other destinations
Exclusive Inclusions
Every Racing Breaks Badminton Horse Trials package includes hospitality extras you won’t get with a standard ticket — from behind-the-scenes access to fine dining at the event. Here’s what’s included as standard.
Exclusive Course Walk with William Fox-Pitt
included in experience
Champagne Breakfast with the Stars
included in experience
Optional Trip Extensions
London Extension
from £895 per person
Tag on a trip to London following your Badminton Horse Trials experience, staying at the incredible Flemings Mayfair Hotel and visit some of the city's most popular attractions.
What’s included:
- Transfer from Bath to London
- Two nights accommodation at Flemings Mayfair Hotel
- Breakfast each morning
- Two days at leisure to explore London – why not enjoy the theatre or treat yourself to some shopping at Harrods!
- Optional excursions available upon request
Royal Windsor Horse Show Extension
from £1,495 per person
Tag on a trip to the Royal Windsor Horse Show following your Badminton Horse Trials experience. With accommodation at a choice of hotels in Windsor and grandstand seats to the event that runs Wednesday - Sunday.
What’s included:
- Five nights accommodation in Windsor at a choice of hotels
- Breakfast each morning
- Grandstand seats to Royal Windsor Horse Show (Wednesday – Sunday)
- Time to explore Windsor & surrounding areas
- Optional hospitality upgrades available
- Optional excursions available
About Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events – the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar.
International horse trials are given a star grading according to their level of difficulty. Badminton is a 5* event, the highest grade and one of only 6 such events in the world. Badminton is the oldest (1949) and is generally regarded as the most prestigious event.
Horses and riders complete the competition over 4 days, each day consisting of a different discipline, Dressage on Thursday and Friday, Cross Country on Saturday before the finale Show Jumping on Sunday
Trot-Up
The Badminton Horse Trials begins on Wednesday with a sense of anticipation and tradition. The key event is the first horse inspection, where each horse is presented before officials to ensure it is fit to compete – an elegant and quietly tense moment that marks the true start of the competition.
Dressage – Day 1
On Thursday, the competition moves into dressage, the first phase of eventing. Riders guide their horses through a series of precise, graceful movements in the arena, showcasing harmony, discipline, and control as the foundations of the leaderboard begin to take shape.
Dressage – Day 2
Friday continues the dressage phase, with the remaining competitors performing their tests. The atmosphere builds as scores tighten and standings become clearer, every movement carrying weight as riders position themselves ahead of the more demanding phases to come.
Cross Country
On Saturday, the energy shifts dramatically with the thrilling cross-country test. Horses and riders tackle a challenging course of solid obstacles across open countryside, testing bravery, stamina, and speed in what is often the most dramatic and decisive phase of the event.
Showjumping
Finally, Sunday brings the grand finale with the show jumping test, following the final horse inspection earlier in the morning. Precision and nerve are everything as riders jump in reverse order of standings, and the competition concludes with a tense, exhilarating finish and the crowning of the winner.
Badminton Horse Trials Dress Code
There’s no strict dress code at the Badminton Horse Trials, but dressing for the weather is essential. As an outdoor event, conditions can vary from bright sunshine to heavy rain, so practical clothing and sturdy footwear are a must—checking the forecast beforehand is always wise. Style still plays a big part, with some opting for relaxed outfits like jeans and knitwear, while others lean into smart-casual country fashion inspired by brands such as Fairfax & Favor or Dubarry. Take inspiration from the polished looks seen in the trot up—think chic, countryside elegance with tailored pieces, boots, and subtle statement layers for a refined finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Badminton Horse Trials 2027 takes place Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th May 2027 at the Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire.
Badminton Horse Trials is held at the Badminton Estate (home of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort) in South Gloucestershire, England. The postcode is GL9 1DF / GL9 1DD. It is approximately 15 miles from Bath and Bristol, and about 100 miles west of London. Follow AA signage from the M4 (J15, J17 or J18), Stroud, Cirencester or Chippenham.
Badminton Horse Trials hospitality offers premium access beyond standard admission, typically including members’ enclosure or restaurant dining, grandstand seating, and exclusive extras. Racing Breaks packages combine official tickets and hospitality with hotel accommodation, return transfers, and unique experiences such as a hosted cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt and a Champagne breakfast with the stars.
Standard tickets (general admission or grandstand) give entry to the park, shopping village, public viewing areas and (where purchased) seats. Hospitality packages add premium seating, dining and extras. Racing Breaks packages go further by bundling hospitality-level access with hotel stays, transfers and exclusive hosted experiences in one seamless booking.
Racing Breaks’ Badminton Horse Trials packages start from £1,495 per person for the Weekend Experience and £1,995 per person for the Ultimate Experience. These include hotel accommodation, official tickets, return transfers and exclusive extras. Packages can be secured with just a 10% deposit.
Every package includes hotel accommodation (at Hotel Indigo Bath or similar), breakfast, official event tickets (members’ access), return transfers, and exclusive extras such as a cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt. The Ultimate Experience covers the full week (Wednesday–Sunday); the Weekend Experience focuses on Friday–Sunday, with additional highlights like a Champagne breakfast with the stars on Cross Country day.
Racing Breaks packages are based at the Hotel Indigo Bath, with return coach transfers to the event each day included. Custom packages can be arranged at alternative hotels on request. The event is roughly 15 miles from Bath and Bristol.
The nearest main stations are Chippenham and Yate (with limited public transport options thereafter). Most visitors arrive by car—follow AA signage and allow extra time, especially on Cross Country day. Racing Breaks packages include return coach transfers from your hotel directly to the event, so you don’t need to arrange your own travel or parking.
Yes—on-site parking is available but requires a vehicle pass purchased in advance (no gate sales). Racing Breaks package guests do not need to arrange parking, as return transfers from the hotel are included.
There is no strict dress code, but smart country style is typical. Dress for the weather (layers and waterproofs recommended) and wear practical, sturdy footwear for walking the parkland and cross-country course. Many visitors opt for polished countryside looks inspired by brands such as Fairfax & Favor or Dubarry.
- Wednesday: First Horse Inspection (Trot-Up) plus Grassroots Championships and Young Event Horse classes.
- Thursday & Friday: Dressage (spread over two days).
- Saturday: Cross Country (the most dramatic phase).
- Sunday: Final Horse Inspection followed by Show Jumping and prize-giving.
The event also features shopping, food, the Shetland Pony Grand National and other attractions.
Yes. Official course walks are usually available. Racing Breaks packages include an exclusive hosted cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt (and often Alice Plunkett) as standard, giving fence-by-fence insight from one of eventing’s greats.
Official camping and glamping options exist on or near the estate (tickets purchased separately). Racing Breaks packages offer hotel-based accommodation with tickets, transfers and hospitality extras included in one booking.
All packages can be booked with an initial 10% deposit. A further 20% is typically due two months after booking, with the final balance due around 12 weeks before travel. Closer to the event, a higher deposit (or payment in full) may be required.
Deposits for Racing Breaks packages are non-refundable at any stage of cancellation. If you cancel more than 60 days before departure, you will lose the full deposit paid (a minimum of 30% of the booking value). Cancellations made 59 days or fewer before departure result in the loss of the full value of the booking.
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As early as possible. Official hospitality, grandstand seats, popular hotels and exclusive extras are in high demand, so securing your place early is essential. 2027 packages are already open for booking.
