Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is back for 2024

Enjoy four days of eventing action spanning cross country, dressage and show jumping at the famous Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, returning in September 2024 — with celebrity guests, family entertainment and a brand-new observation wheel experience for this year's event.

By Annabel Lammas  |  Published
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Blenheim Palace provides a beautiful backdrop for four days of equestiran action at the International Horse Trials this September 2024.

Bringing world-class equestrian eventing to the Cotswolds once again, the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials returns from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 September 2024.

Watch pro equestrians compete in dressage, cross country and show jumping events across the four days — and with Blenheim attracting the very top athletes, there's a good chance you'll see Olympic riders like Laura Collett and Tom McEwan in the saddle, fresh from winning gold for Team GB at Paris 2024.

Blenheim is no stranger to a celebrity guest, with broadcasting legend Sara Cox set to interview riders as they finish the cross-country phase on Saturday and meet and greets with 12-year-old equestrian influencer, Harlow White, on Sunday.

Not only an internationally renowned equestrian event but a wonderful day out for families, there's also mini-Land Rovers to drive and, new for 2024, a giant observation wheel that offers panoramic views over the horse trials.

Have a go at off-road driving along Blenheim's bumpy 4x4 course, see falcons soar and dogs put through their paces in the agility ring, and peruse the shopping village for country essentials and local produce.

The Shetland Pony Grand National is back too, promising all the thrills of a day at the races — in miniature! With the tiny ponies making big strides to race over steeplechase fences, ridden by young jockeys aged nine to 14.

Tickets must be purchased online via the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials website.

Event

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2024

Dates

Thursday 19 September 2024; Friday 20 September 2024; Saturday 21 September 2024; Sunday 22 September 2024

Times

From 8.30am to 6.30pm on Thursday and Friday; 7.30am to 7pm on Saturday; and 8am to 6pm on Sunday

Admission

Entry tickets start from £30 for adults but vary per day — see the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials for details. Tickets for under 12s are free

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