Welcome to the Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving

27–29 June 2025 · Sandringham Estate, Norfolk

A New Era Begins

Formerly known as Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, the event has evolved, and so has our name. We’re proud to present the newly rebranded: The Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving.

This exciting change reflects the incredible variety of disciplines featured, making us the only event in the UK to bring together such a broad spectrum of carriage driving styles, from the traditional to the thrilling.

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What to Expect

What you’ll find

Each day offers a full schedule of events, including:

Horse Driving Trials (Dressage, Marathon, Cones)

Coaching Club & Attelage d’Tradition

Private Driving & Hackney Horse Classes

British Scurry & Trials Driving

Horse Boarding UK

Trade Stands & Food Court

Dog Agility Arena – Displays & Have-a-Go Sessions

Family activities

…and more!

A Royal Legacy

We are honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh as our President, continuing the deep royal ties that began with our founder, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.

Prince Philip was instrumental in launching this event in 1982, with a vision to share his passion for carriage driving at his beloved Sandringham Estate. Since then, Sandringham has hosted:

The 1984 FEI World Horse Pairs Championship
The 2002 FEI European Pony Four-in-Hand Championship
The 2014 FEI Para-Equestrian Championships
The 2022 National Single Horse Championships

Today, that legacy lives on in a vibrant, community-driven festival welcoming over 130 competitors, dozens of classes, and thousands of spectators each year.

Our Heritage

New for 2025

“Our vision for 2025 is simple: if it has wheels and goes behind a horse, we want it at Sandringham.”

— Robin Hyde-Chambers, Chairman

With even more disciplines, a growing volunteer community, and exciting new sponsorship partners, 2025 marks a bold new chapter — and you’re invited to be part of it.