“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 22–27 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 22 July while national showjumping and coloured showing classes take place in the outside rings. The show gets fully underway on Wednesday 23 July, with national classes starting the international arena.
International competition begins on Thursday 24 July. The Nations Cup competition takes place on Friday 25 July, Style Saturday on 26 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 27 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 23 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £19.80 (£22)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £16.20 (£18)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Thursday 24 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £25.20 (£28)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Friday 25 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £25.20 (£28)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £13.50 (£15)
Saturday 26 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £25.20 (£28)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £15 (£20)
Sunday 27 July
General admission adult (age 15-64): £25.20 (£28)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £19.80 (£22)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £15 (£20)
Five day tickets (Wednesday–Sunday)
General four day admission adult (age 15-64): £94.50 (£105)
General four day admission senior citizen (65+): £85.50 (£95)
General four day admission child (age five–14): free
Whole show car parking: £60 (£80)
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): £28.80 (£32)
General admission senior citizen (65+): £23.40 (£26)
General admission child (age five–14): free
Car parking: £15 (£20)
Highweald Ringside Terrace
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 International Arena, this alfresco enclosure provides a relaxing space to spend the day with a private deli/café.
Wednesday 23 July: not available
Thursday 24 July: £13.50 (£15)
Friday 25 July: £13.50 (£15)
Saturday 26 July: £13.50 (£15)
Sunday 27 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 23 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £30.60 (£34)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £25.20 (£28)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £25.20 (£28)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £111.60 (£124)
Thursday 24 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £40.50 (£45)
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): £135 (£150)
Friday 25 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £40.50 (£45)
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): £135 (£150)
Saturday 26 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £40.50 (£45)
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): £135 (£150)
Sunday 27 July
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £40.50 (£45)
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): £135 (£150)
Five-day members tickets
Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £162 (£180)
Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £125 (£135)
Members enclosure child (age five–14): £117 (£130)
Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £540 (£600)
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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