Major equestrian events
This area is an equestrian’s dream. Many of the country’s most popular horse shows are close to Wanderlust HQ in Dymock, Gloucestershire, and there’s access to some of the best off-roading riding opportunities in the UK.
Why not combine a stay in either Sally, Lula or Amelia, our charming handcrafted glamping-style campervans, with your favourite equestrian event? Whether you love show-jumping, dressage, eventing or racing we’ve the perfect campervan companion for you to get you close to the action.
To make things easy, there’s a list below of horse events to choose from.
Horse and Hound Country Breaks
What would you say, if we told you that we knew somewhere you could bring your own horse on holiday? You’d be excited, right?
We’re thrilled to let know that we have exclusively teamed up with Rosebud Meadow, nestled at the foot of the Malverns and conveniently close to The Three Counties Showground and a venue which can accommodate our campervans and your horses too! They have an American style barn and a well fenced paddock, and offer direct access to 3000 acres of off-road horse riding.
Take a closer look!
National Dressage Championships
Dressage
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Event: September
Hire our campervan around 70 miles from Stoneleigh for the National Dressage Championships
Horse of the Year Show
Showjumping / showing
Birmingham NEC
Event: October
Hire our campervan around 60 miles from Birmingham NEC for the Horse of the Year Show
Cheltenham Gold Cup
National Hunt racing
Cheltenham Racecourse
Event: March
Hire our campervan around 28 miles from Cheltenham Race Course - with accommodation scarce, reserve for now!
Blue Chip Championships
Showjumping
Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Event: April
Hire our campervan less than 10 miles from Hartpury for Blue Chip Championships
Winter Dressage Championships
Dressage
Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Event: April
Hire our campervan less than 10 miles from Hartpury for Winter Dressage Championships
Badminton Horse Trials
Eventing
Badminton, Gloucestershire
Event: May
Hire our campervan around 40 miles from Badminton for Badminton Horse Trials
Midland Arabian Festival
Festival
Malvern, Worcestershire
Event: TBC
Hire our campervan around 11 miles from Three Counties Showground for Midland Arabian Festival
Barbury Horse Trials
Eventing
Wroughton, Wiltshire
Event: July
Hire our campervan around 60 miles from Barbury Castle, near Wroughton in Wiltshire
British Palomino & Shetland Show
Show
Malvern, Worcestershire
Event: TBC
Hire our campervan around 11 miles from Three Counties Showground for the British Palomino & Shetland Show
British Spotted Ponies
Show
Malvern, Worcestershire
Event: TBC
Annual Breed Show of British Spotted Pony Society. Spotted Ponies of all sizes - in hand, ridden and fun classes. Awarding of Breed Championships including British Champion & National Supreme Champion.
Hire our campervan around 11 miles from Three Counties Showground for the British Palomino & Shetland Show
Festival of British Eventing
Eventing
Gatcombe, Gloucestershire
Event: August
Hire our campervan around 30 miles from Gatcombe for the Festival of British Eventing
British Showjumping National Championships
Showjumping
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Event: August
Hire our campervan around 70 miles from Stoneleigh for the British Showjumping National Championships
Blenheim Horse Trials
Eventing
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Event: September
Hire our campervan around 60 miles from Woodstock for the Blenheim Horse Trials
National Driving Championships
Carriage Driving
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Event: TBC August
Hire our campervan around 30 miles from Cirencester for the National Driving Championships