Recommended: Festival of the Horse at Belvoir Castle

Event Details

Meet the soldiers and horses of the Household Cavalry Regiment at Festival of the Horse, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire.

https://www.belvoircastle.com/festival-of-the-horse/

Household Cavalry Museum supporters get 20% off all tickets with booking code: HOUSEHOLD20

Exhilarating, exciting, enchanting entertainment for all!  

Gates open: 10am. Entertainment: 11am-5pm

Family fun-packed weekend at Belvoir Castle, don’t miss out! A family day to remember with breath-taking equestrian acts from the famous Knights of Nottingham, the Household Calvary and International Cossack Dzhigtovka including:

  • Trick riding
  • Jousting
  • Side saddle displays
  • Cavalry parade

 PLUS

  • Free pony rides
  • free children’s games
  • meet the Belvoir Hounds

 Shopping

Stalls showcasing the best the British countryside has to offer, from equestrian wear to artisan cheeses.

 Food & drink

Artisan outlets serving delicious dishes, snacks and refreshments. From Fish and Chips to gourmet Greek options. 

 Free parking on event location. Dogs welcome on leads.

 Adults: £25 | Children (aged 8 – 16): £10 | Under 8’s: free but must book a ticket.

Book your tickets now at : https://www.belvoircastle.com/product/festival-of-the-horse-6/

Discover the Household Cavalry Museum

10am – 6pm, April to October / 10am – 5pm, November to March / Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

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Important notice, If you are planning a trip to London in September:

Please note that between 2-24 September 2024, some of the King’s Life Guard Ceremonial duties will change.

There will be no horses at Horse Guards or 1100hrs Mounted Guard Change during this time. 

The soldiers will change from Mounted Review Order to Dismounted Review Order. Dismounted soldiers will still be seen daily in the Tilt Yard between 1000hrs and 1600hrs, with a dismounted Guard change ceremony taking place at 1100hrs and the traditional 1600 hrs parade. This is to allow essential infrastructure maintenance to take place.

The public will also continue to see the dismounted soldiers on duty at Horse Guards on a daily basis during this time.

This does mean that there will be no horses to see through our glass viewing window in the museum during this period but the museum will remain open.