Badminton Horse Trials
Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th May 2026
Join us at one of the world’s most iconic equestrian events – the Badminton Horse Trials. Set in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside, this legendary five-star competition has thrilled fans since 1949 with its unbeatable mix of top-level sport, tradition, and atmosphere.
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​At Eventing Breaks, we create bespoke experiences that go far beyond the ordinary. From luxury stays and exclusive hospitality to behind-the-scenes access, we make your Badminton experience truly unforgettable.
Badminton Horse Trials Experiences
Ultimate Badminton Experience
Hotel Indigo Bath
from £1,995 per person
Book with just a 10% deposit
Trip Dates: Tuesday 5th - Monday 11th May 2026
What's included:
- Six nights accommodation at the Hotel Indigo Bath
- Breakfast each morning
- Welcome dinner & drinks
- Return transfers to Badminton each day
- Exclusive members tickets to each day of competition (Weds-Sun)
- Prime grandstand seats on Thursday/Friday/Sunday
- Lunch in members enclosure Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Hosted talk at Badminton on Wednesday with guest speakers
- Cross country course walk & drinks with world famous William Fox-Pitt on Friday
- Hosted breakfast with the stars at Badminton on Saturday
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
Weekend Badminton Experience
Hotel Indigo Bath
from £1,495 per person
Book with just a 10% deposit
Trip Dates: Thursday 7th - Monday 11th May 2026
What's included:
- Four nights accommodation at the Hotel Indigo Bath
- Breakfast each morning
- Return transfers to Badminton each day
- Exclusive members tickets to Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Prime grandstand seats on Friday/Sunday
- Lunch in members enclosure Friday/Saturday/Sunday
- Cross country course walk & drinks with world famous William Fox-Pitt on Friday
- Hosted breakfast with the stars at Badminton on Saturday
- On-site Eventing Breaks staff throughout the trip
Ultimate Badminton Experience Itinerary
Below is an example itinerary based on our Ultimate Badminton Experience. Trips can be personalised to suit individual preferences, so you are welcome to create your own experience including some of the elements outlined below.
Tuesday 5th May 2026 | Arrival
- Arrive at the hotel at leisure and check-in
- Optional transfers/train can be added from Heathrow to Bath (if required)
- Afternoon at leisure
- Enjoy dinner & welcome drinks at the hotel in the evening​​​​​
Wednesday 6th May 2026 | Trot-Up
- Enjoy a light breakfast at the hotel
- Following breakfast you'll be transferred to Badminton
- Upon arrival we'll have a hosted talk with some of the stars including William Fox-Pitt.
- Watch the Trot-up at the course
- Upon conclusion you'll be transferred back to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.​​​​​​
Thursday 7th May 2026 | Dressage Day 1
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Following breakfast you'll be transferred to Badminton
- Enjoy the Dressage from your designated seats in the grandstand
- Upon conclusion you'll be transferred back to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.​​
Friday 8th May 2026 | Dressage Day 2
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then you'll be transferred to Badminton
- Upon arrival we'll have a course walk with Alice Plunkett and William Fox-Pitt
- Enjoy lunch in the members enclosure
- Enjoy the Dressage from your designated seats in the grandstand
- Upon conclusion you'll be transferred back to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.​​
Saturday 9th May 2026 | Cross Country
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Following breakfast you'll be transferred to Badminton
- Enjoy lunch in the members enclosure (optional upgrade to Portcullis Hospitality, £300pp)
- Enjoy all the action from the Cross Country
- Upon conclusion you'll be transferred back to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.​
Sunday 10th May 2026 | Show Jumping
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Following breakfast you'll be transferred to Badminton
- Enjoy lunch in the members enclosure
- Enjoy the Show Jumping from your designated seats in the grandstand
- Upon conclusion you'll be transferred back to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.​
Monday 11th May 2026 | Trip Concludes
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
- Have the day at leisure in Bath before making your way home
- Optional transfers/train can be added back to Heathrow from Bath (if required)
Optional Trip Extensions
London Extension
Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th May 2026
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
from £895 per person
​Royal Windsor Horse Show Extension
Wednesday 13th - Monday 18th May 2026
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
from £1,495 per person
About the Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events – the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar.
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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.
For more information, visit Badminton Website
Reviews
"We had a fantastic trip to Badminton with Eventing Breaks. Everything ran smoothly, especially the coach transfers from the hotel. Lucy, our guide, was particularly helpful giving us lots of information. We particularly enjoyed the course walk with William Fox-Pitt"
Tony