WEDNESDAY COURSE WALK & AFTERNOON TEA

WITH ANDREW HEFFERNAN AND DAVID EVANS

Kick off your Defender Bramham 2026 experience in style!

Why not make it extra special? Enjoy an indepth, private course walk with the Cross Country Course Designer and Builder, followed by Afternoon Tea in the Main House, and front-row seats for the Fibre-Beet Horse Inspection.

Plus, enjoy an exclusive Q&A with Andrew Heffernan and David Evans, where you can hear their insights, tips, and stories from the world of eventing — a truly unique opportunity to get closer to the sport.

Start your Bramham experience in style and get closer to the action than ever before!

We’re offering a limited number of guests the chance to enjoy a personal course walk and chat with Andrew Heffernan and David Evans. This year marks Andy’s second year as Cross Country Designer, and he’s planning some exciting changes — be among the first to see the course!

The course walk is followed by a stunning Afternoon Tea in the Main House, where you can relax with a cuppa and cake while Andy and David share their insights and stories.

Finally, the experience concludes with behind-the-scenes access to the First Horse Inspection, giving you a unique perspective on this iconic Bramham moment.

Course Walk & Afternoon Tea  – tickets available here

12:45 Check in at the front of the Organisers Office

13:00 Course walk with Andrew Heffernan, Course Designer, and David Evans, Course builder

14:30 Q & A with Andrew Heffernan and David Evans in the Main House

15:00 Traditional Afternoon Tea, served in the Main House

16:00 First Horse Inspection, special view from the House side of the Trot Up