“Have you got your Royal International Horse Show tickets yet?” It’s a common cry among the equestrian community at this time of year. While competitors travel around the country chasing their illusive qualifying “tickets”, spectators can purchase their tickets ahead of the event via the online ticket office, or they can be bought on arrival at the gate.
The Agria Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) is one of the biggest outdoor shows in England. This year’s RIHS runs from 23–28 July at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in West Sussex.
What happens when at the Royal International Horse Show?
If you’re wondering which tickets to buy, here is a quick run down what’s happening on which days to help you decide.
Entry is free on Tuesday 23 July while national showjumping and coloured showing classes take place in the outside rings. The show gets fully underway on Wednesday 24 July, with national classes starting the international arena.
International competition begins on Thursday 25 July. The Nations Cup competition takes place on Friday 26 July, Ladies’ Day on Saturday 27 July hosts the Queen Elizabeth II Cup and the richest class of the show – the Agria King George V Gold Cup – takes place on Sunday 28 July.
For more details of what’s on when, check out the full timetable.
Royal International Horse Show tickets: general admission
Prices shown in brackets are the prices you will pay on the gate.
Wednesday 24 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £18 (£20)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £13.50 (£15)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£10)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £54 (£60)
Car parking: Free
Thursday 25 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £24.30 (£27)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£12)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £70.20 (£78)
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Friday 26 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £24.30 (£27)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£12)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £70.20 (£78)
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Saturday 27 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £24.30 (£27)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£12)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £70.20 (£78)
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Sunday 28 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £24.30 (£27)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£12)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £70.20 (£78)
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Five day tickets (Wednesday–Sunday)
General four day admission adult (age 15-64): £90 (£100)
General four day admission senior citizen (65+): £81 (£90)
General four day admission child (age five–14): Free (£48)
General four day admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £265 (£295)
Whole show car parking: £54 (£60)
General admission any day
Not sure which day you want to come? Book a flexi ticket. Valid for any day but can only be used once.
General admission adult (age 15-64): £27 (£30)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £22.50 (£25)
General admission child (age five–14): free (£14)
General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £75.60 (£84)
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Laurent Perrier Ringside
General admission tickets must be bought in addition to this ringside ticket. Located on a raised platform with one of the best views of the Longines International Arena, this alfresco enclosure provides a relaxing space to spend the day with a private deli/café.
Wednesday 24 July: not available
Thursday 25 July: £10
Friday 26 July: £10
Saturday 27 July: £10
Sunday 28 July: £15
Royal International Horse Show members tickets
A general admission ticket grants an individual access to the general showground and all of its facilities, as well as both public grandstands. A members’ enclosure ticket also grants an individual access to the members’ enclosure. The members’ enclosure boasts a grandstand with the best views on the showground, as well as the members’ restaurant, members’ lawn and the champagne bar and viewing deck. Daily members’ enclosure tickets are available, and upgrades can be purchased on the showground on the day of your visit.
Wednesday 24 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £27 (£30)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £22.50 (£25)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £22.50 (£25)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £90 (£100)
Thursday 25 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £39.60 (£44)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £126 (£140)
Friday 26 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £39.60 (£44)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £126 (£140)
Saturday 27 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £39.60 (£44)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £126 (£140)
Sunday 28 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £39.60 (£44)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £28.80 (£32)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £126 (£140)
Five-day members tickets
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £153 (£170)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £121.50 (£135)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £112.50 (£125)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £504 (£560)
Royal International Horse Show hospitality
Various hospitality packages are available for the RIHS meeting. For more information visit: www.hicksteadevents.co.uk
Book your tickets now. View Royal International Horse Show timetable
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