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 World Famous Centre |
Windsor Road (Royal Ascot) London, Berkshire SL5 7JX United Kingdom +44 0 870 727 8765 http://www.ascot.co.uk/ |
Host to the world-famous Royal Ascot and the Diamond Day, Ascot Racecourse offers exciting entertainment and beautiful views of nearby Windsor Great Park. In addition to the famous races, the centre also houses a variety of corporate and social events, from business functions to weddings or civil unions. If you are in the mood to throw a lavish summer party, the party organisers at the racecourse can arrange events for up to 1800 guests. In addition to the vast indoor space, Ascot is surrounded by over 150 acres of parkland that are available for events such as archery, concerts, and fairs. Located a short distance outside of London. Easily accessible by car or rail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 For beginners to intermediates |
17-19 Gunnersbury Avenue Ealing London, London W5 3XD United Kingdom +44 20 8992 3808 http://www.ealingridingschool.... |
The centre - offering lessons for beginner to intermediate levels - is open all week, and has three different floodlit outdoor arenas off Ealing Common to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The Derby Festival |
Ashley Road London, Surrey KT18 5LQ United Kingdom +44 137 247 0047 http://www.epsomderby.co.uk/De... |
The Derby Festival is one of the most famous and iconic events on the British social calendar. This two day festival of horse racing dates back to 1780 and has spectator capacity of 10,875. It also has a a conference and exhibition hall which can provide banqueting suite and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central riding |
63 Bathurst Mews London, England W2 2SB United Kingdom +44 20 7723 2813 http://www.hydeparkstables.com/ |
The two nearby, but distinct, locations were once different operations altogether, but Richard Briggs now owns both. General riding skills, dressage, and basic jumping are offered, as are group hacks. Call for prices, off peak discounts, and block booking. The stables, which were establish in 1835, are British Horse Society approved. Visit their website for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Horse Racing |
Kempton Park Racecourse London TW16 5AQ United Kingdom +44 0193 278 2292 http://www.kempton.co.uk/ |
The Kempton Park in Middlesex is a horse racing track located in the suburbs of London. Visitors of this track can enjoy betting for the horse races or simply relax in the countryside, eat in their bistro restaurant and discover the beauty of a day in Sunbury-of-Thames. The admission prices at Kempton Park are adequate for any budgets: admission fee starts at £11 and goes up to £40. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speciality riding stables |
Lea Bridge Road Leyton London E10 7QL United Kingdom +44 20 8556 2629 http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk |
These 30-year-old stables are ideal for anyone looking for tailored lessons as they have a reputation for specialty instruction. Would-be riders from five years up are accepted, and the large indoor and outdoor arenas have disabled access. Choose from jumping, dressage, carriage driving and side-saddle, and, if you're lucky, exhilarating, though infrequent, hacks on the marshes of Walthamstow and Leyton. The stable is British Horse Society (BHS, tel: 01926 707 794) approved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saddle-sore in Bexley |
Vicarage Road London DA5 2AW United Kingdom +44 20 8300 3947 http://www.mountmascalstables.... |
Horse-lovers of the world unite! With over 40 horses and ponies to suit all different abilities, Mount Mascal Stables has a 30-year pedigree as the riding school of choice for Londoners wanting to get away from it all. Nestling as they do in 1,000 acres of woodland, the stables are in the perfect setting for a return to nature. Take lessons on your own, join a group class or go hacking in the Bexley wilds.Group lessons start at £18 for adults, £16 for children. Adult durations of lessons are 50 minutes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riding for everyone |
2 Claps Gate Lane The Docklands Equestrian Centre London E6 6JF United Kingdom +44 20 7511 3917 |
Despite riding's traditional image as a genteel countryside pursuit for the landed gentry and girls with names ending in A, the emphasis here is on instruction of basic riding skills to underprivileged local children. The stables are open to the public but demand is high and you can expect a two-month wait at least. Indoor and outdoor arenas and 22 ponies and horses are available, and all instructors are approved by the British Horse Association. Rates are £8 per hour for children and £13 per hour for adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ride 'Em |
8 Bathurst Mews London W2 2SB United Kingdom +44 20 7262 3791 |
Ross Nye, started by the eponymous Australian 35 years ago, offers hacking in the park, as well as private/group lessons, dressage and jumping in the park's two outdoor schools. Sixteen horses and ponies are available. This school is also very involved with the Riding for the Disabled Association. Prices are compatible with other stables. It is also approved by the British Horse Association (BHS, tel: 01926 707 794). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Racing in the City |
Portsmouth Road London, Surrey KT10 9AJ United Kingdom +44 137 246 4348 http://www.sandown.co.uk/ |
15 miles from the capital there is a great racing track with a exclusive contact with the horses before they start racing. It has a continuous view of the race and a great variety of restaurants and water holes nearby from which to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner-city stables |
20 Stable Way Latimer Road London, London W10 6QX United Kingdom +44 208 964 2140 http://www.westwaystables.co.uk/ |
Attached to the magnificent Westway Sports Centre, this is the place to come for inner city equestrian activities. Instruction in general riding, jumping and dressage are available at this fantastic, flootlit outdoor arena. The stables feature over 20 horses and ponies. There are also hacking trips to Wormwood Scrubs. The centre is British Horse Association approved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
