Bicton Arena is widely regarded as the finest equestrian facility in the South West, offering a thrilling cross country course through the undulating terrain of stunning Grade 1 listed parkland.
Situated in the majestic setting of rolling Devon parkland, its close proximity to Junction 30 of the M5 means it is easily accessible and attracts competitors and spectators from across the South West and beyond.
The Arena attracts in the region of 10,000 competing horses each year, with many more non-competing riders taking part in camps and training days.
Competitions are held throughout the year that are affiliated to the governing bodies of British Eventing, British Showjumping and British Dressage. There are also numerous unaffiliated competitions across each discipline, along with many residential camps and clinics taken by leading trainers and riders.
We pride ourselves on hosting efficient and professionally run competitions, clinics and schooling hire to all levels of riders.
For further information and for details of events, schooling and clinics, please visit the Bicton Arena website: bicton arena website
Bicton Arena is widely regarded as the leading equestrian venue in the South West of England and was recently voted number one Show Centre in the UK by Horse & Hound readers. The venue boasts superb facilities, including a fantastic cross country course located in the grade one listed parkland, two superb all weather competition arenas along with its iconic TopSpec Main Arena. Two further grass competition arenas compliment the extensive facilities available.
The established infra-structure includes 116 permanent stables, with an additional 200 temporary stables on-site, as well as a purpose built toilet/shower block, marquee clubhouse, café and bar.
Bicton Arena run British Dressage competitions once a month with levels varying from Prelim – Grand Prix.
We will also be hosting the Petplan Summer Area Festival (2021 – 2023) the Summer Regionals (2021 – 2023) and the Senior Home International (2022)
For details of any of our dressage events, please visit our Events Calendar for further information.
Bicton Arena hosts three Affiliated Horse Trials annually .
April (BE90 – AI)
July (BE80 – Novice)
October International (BE100 – CCI3*) This event also includes the UK’s only BE90 3DE & BE100 3DE, both of which are proving to be very popular!
The venue regularly welcomes Olympic and World-Class riders to Bicton Horse Trials as well as providing a platform for young talent to realise their potential. All three events are open to the public, with the main draw being the April Event and the October International competition.
Bicton Arena runs both affiliated show jumping (BS) and unaffiliated show jumping throughout the year. We host numerous multi-day BS Shows through the summer months, our busiest one being the July BS tour where we run Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Qualifiers and stable in excess of 650 horses on site.
These shows make use of all our arenas, both all-weather and grass, with the showcase classes being held in the iconic TopSpec Main Arena.
Whilst the multi-day shows only run through the summer months, we also run single days of BS in February and March on the Western Counties all-weather arena.
For details of any of our show jumping shows, please visit our Events Calendar for further information.
