Visiting The Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving

Everything you need to know to enjoy your day at Sandringham.

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025
Sandringham Estate, Norfolk

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of equestrian excellence, family fun, and countryside charm. Whether you’re here for the horses, the heritage, the food, or the fun. There’s something for everyone.

  • Tickets are per day and include parking

  • Concessions available for over 65s and Blue Badge holders

  • Children under 5 go free

  • Dogs welcome! (On leads except during have-a-go agility)

What to expect

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

Vehicles from the Royal Household both traditional and modern

Family activities

Daily Highlights

Friday – Day 1

  • National HDT Dressage

  • Dog Agility + Have-a-Go

  • Trade Stands Open

Saturday – Day 2

  • Club HDT Dressage & Cones

  • National HDT Marathon

  • Coaching Club Presidents Meet

  • Hackney Classes

  • Horse Boarding & Scurry Driving (AM & PM)

  • Attelage d’Tradition – Presentation & Routie

Sunday – Day 3

  • National HDT Cones

  • Club HDT Marathon & Obstacles

  • Gateway & Private Driving Classes

  • Pleasure Drive through the Estate

  • Attelage d’Tradition Cones

  • Horse Boarding & Scurry Driving (AM & PM)

Things to know

Dog-Friendly & Family Fun

We’re a dog-friendly event, and we’ve got entertainment for every member of the family, furry or otherwise!

  • Dog agility demos

  • Bring-your-own dog agility sessions

  • Activities and attractions for all ages

  • Plenty of open space and picnic spots

  • Well behaved dogs on leads

Shopping & Food

From Friday to Sunday, browse a fantastic selection of trade stands, offering:

 

Getting Here

Sandringham Estate is located in West Norfolk and is well-signposted by road. Find us.

  • Free parking is included with every ticket

  • Accessible parking available

  • Gates open from 8:00am daily

  • Final event finishes around 6:00pm

A Couple More Things

  • Dress for the outdoors (the event takes place across open fields)

  • Accessible toilets and viewing areas available

  • Most stands accept card payment, but some are cash-only

  • You can come and go freely throughout the day

“As President of the Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving, I’m proud to be part of this unique and historic event, founded over forty years ago by the late Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

His vision and passion for carriage driving remain at the heart of the festival, and it continues to evolve while staying true to his remarkable legacy.” “Sandringham is the only event in the UK to bring together this incredible diversity of carriage driving in one place, offering an inclusive, dynamic, and unforgettable experience for all who attend”.

— HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, President (and competitor) of the event

Get your tickets today!

Join us for a weekend of joy, excitement and incredible equestrian events.

Need Help?

We want your day at the Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving to be easy, enjoyable, and unforgettable. If you have questions, we’ve got answers.

Check out our FAQs or Contact Us with any questions. We’re here to help make your visit easy and enjoyable.