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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Planned closure:

The museum will be closed on the following dates & timings:

CLOSED – Sunday 17 November

Thursday 21 November – Open 10am – 3.30pm (last admission at 2.30pm)

Friday 29 November – Open 12pm – 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Tuesday 3rd December – Open 1pm – 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Wednesday 4th December – Open 10am – 4pm (last admission at 3pm)

Tuesday 17th December – Open 10am – 2pm (last admission at 1pm)

CLOSED 24th, 25th and 26th December

Tuesday 31 December – Open 10am – 2pm (last admission 1pm)