Bramham’s newest shopping destination – the Country Living Pavilion – returns with a new location in 2026
Winter may be on the horizon but the team behind the Defender Bramham International Horse Trials have their eyes firmly fixed on 11 – 14 June 2026 when they deliver Yorkshire’s largest equestrian fixture. One of 2025’s new additions was the sumptuous Country Living Pavilion and the news is in…it’ll be back in 2026, bigger and better than before, and with a new arena side location!
The main event hub area is undergoing a huge shake up for 2026 and this means that the Country Living Pavillion will now enjoy an arena side location with prime viewing and a new café where shoppers can enjoy a well-deserved pit stop.
A regular feature at both the MARS Badminton Horse Trials and Defender Burghley Horse Trials, the Country Living Pavillion is a shopper’s delight featuring around 30 artisan, independent small businesses selling everything from stylish homeware, garden ornaments, handmade gifts, self-indulgent wellbeing treats and food for every palate.
James Dawson from Country Living said “We’ve loved our first year working with the Bramham team. Events like this give us the chance to bring the Country Living brand – and our hand-picked artisans – out into the field, quite literally. We’re thrilled to be returning in 2026 with an exciting new location.”
Stay tuned for further updates on the team’s exciting layout plans to develop the heart of the event.
While work in the office has been going on around the infrastructure, cross country course designer Anderew Heffernan, who made a triumphant debut this year, and course builders David Evans and Mike Pope have been out in the park making the most of the dry autumn. There’s been plenty of earth moved, sketches done and new sites earmarked for the fences that will make up the two 2026 Defender CCI4* long and short cross-country courses. We can hardly wait to see what these three inventive minds deliver for everyone’s entertainment.
The box office opens on 01 December and in an early Christmas present to everyone, the 2026 prices will be held at the 2025 rates – no increase! Those who are early birds can make huge savings by buying tickets from 01 December to 28 February, with adult tickets starting from £16. From 01 March, prices will be at advanced rates when you can still take advantage of discounted costs before they rise on the week of the event.
Defender Bramham International Horse Trials Event Director Nicholas Pritchard commented; “It was a vintage year in 2025, and it left us feeling inspired to refresh the layout in several key areas for 2026. We hope it will make a hugely positive difference to our loyal spectators. Working with Country Living has been a key part of our remodeling and their beautiful Pavilion will certainly be a hive of activity in the main arena area.
“We’ve already renewed several sponsors with a few new names to be announced – we’re so grateful for their support which has helped to enable us to freeze our ticket prices for next year. We know times are difficult for many and we wanted help our fans – old and new – to enjoy Bramham and all it has to offer next year. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2026 for the 52nd Defender Bramham International Horse Trials!”
So, markup your calendar with 01 December and get your 2026 tickets secured – remember, camping and members tickets always sell quickly! Visit www.bramham-horse.co.uk to plan your trip and book your tickets. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for news and updates.
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