Badminton Horse Trials
Established in 1949, the history & prestige of Badminton attracts the largest 5* competition field & over 180,000 spectators annually.
Photo Credit: Eventing Nation, Tilly Berendt
Badminton Trip Planning Snapshot
May 5-9, 2027
How To Optimum Time Badminton Guide
View or download our complimentary basic guide: How To Optimum Time MARS Badminton Horse Trials.
The complete guidebook will be available for small fee soon.
Top 3 Key Online Resources
Below are the top 3 sites you'll need to help you plan your trip and prepare for expert spectating at MARS Badminton Horse Trials.
MARS Badminton Horse Trials Official Site
Purchase tickets, access maps and schedules, and more!
Eventing Nation
Eventing Nation's annual preview and competition coverage is a must read before and during your trip!
Additional Resources
US Equestrian Playbook
Created by the USEF Eventing Department, the Playbook is a collection of key information for riders, horses, & owners traveling to the competition.
Train Reservations & Rental Cars
National Rail https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
The Trainline https://www.thetrainline.com/
Europcar UK https://www.europcar.com/en-us
Final Trip Prep
UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply
Driving?! Tips for American Drivers on British Country Roads (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn0IklSHn6k
Luggage Storage: CitySpareSpace https://www.citysparespace.com/