7 horsey things to do this Bank Holiday weekend
The final countdown is on to the late May Bank Holiday weekend (25-27 May 2019) and we think there’s no better way to spend it than surrounded by horses.
If this sounds like you, take a look at this range of competitions, events and shows you can head to as a spectator this weekend.
Horse & Hound Festival of Eventing
Date: 25-27 May
Venue: Keysoe, Bedford
Details: Ideally situated in a central location, the annual Horse & Hound Festival of Eventing is a great day out for all of the family. Keysoe offers great facilities to horses, riders and spectators alike, with a lovely café, great viewing areas and much more. This event boasts four classes from 70cm up to 1m, with the dressage taking place on Saturday, cross-country on Sunday and the nail-biting final showjumping phase on Monday. There is no entry charge for spectators, so come down and experience the fun and friendly atmosphere for yourself.
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Surrey County Show
Date: 27 May
Venue: Stoke Park, Guildford
Details: This county show has something for every member of the family to enjoy, from show horses and ponies, to livestock, food, top showjumping and even a motorcycle stunt team display.
May Spectacular showjumping show
Date: 23-26 May
Venue: Bicton Arena, Devon
Details: This bumper four-day showjumping show, featuring a huge range of classes from young horses up to 1.40m. Food is served all day and the bar is open from 11am.
Committee Cup Polo
Date: 24 and 26 May
Venue: Guards Polo Club, Windsor
Details: The Committee Cup is a popular, 8-goal tournament and spectators can expect to see some consistently good polo from players and their ponies throughout the competition.
Premier League dressage
Date: 24-27 May
Venue: Somerford Park Farm, Cheshire
Details: This high-level dressage competition will include top competitors such as Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester. Classes range from advanced medium, ponies, young horses up to grand prix.
Point-to-point
Date: 25 May
Venue: Dingley, Market Harborough
Details: This point-to-point provides a great day out for all the family, boasting seven exciting races with amazing viewing, tradestands, a bar and lots of fun things to do. Gates open at 11am, with the first race at 2pm.
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Houghton International Horse Trials
Date: 23-26 May
Venue: Houghton, Norfolk
Details: This international horse trials features some of the world’s top event riders and has classes from two-star up to four-star, plus lots of great tradestands too.
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.