🐴 Hobby Horse Arena at Nottinghamshire County Show
📍 Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire
📅 Saturday 8th May 2027

Get ready for a full day of hobby horse fun, competition, and countryside show excitement as Hobby Horse Adventures comes to Nottinghamshire County Show! 🎉

Our hugely popular Hobby Horse Arena is one of the most interactive attractions at the show — giving children the chance to jump, race, compete, and play in a real arena atmosphere.

Whether they’re complete beginners or dedicated hobby horse riders who take their rounds VERY seriously, there’s something for everyone.

🌟 What’s Happening in the Arena?

Throughout the day we’ll be running:

🐎 Showjumping competitions
🏆 Chase Me Charlie
🎯 Accumulator classes
🏁 Barrel Racing
✨ “Have-a-Go” sessions for beginners
🎠 Free play & practice time
💖 Schleich Adoption Centre

Children can join in all day long and take part in as many classes as they like.

🕘 Daily Schedule

9:00am – Have-a-Go (£5)
10:00am – Showjumping 30cm (£5)
11:00am – Showjumping 40cm (£5)
12:00pm – Showjumping 50cm (£5)
12:30pm – Chase Me Charlie (£5)
1:30pm – Accumulator (£5)
2:30pm – Showjumping 60cm (£5)
3:30pm – Grand National (£5)
4:00pm – Barrel Racing (£5)

🎠 Play Area – £3
💖 Adoption Centre – £3–£5

🐴 No Hobby Horse? No Problem

We bring plenty of hobby horses for competitors to loan, so everyone can join in — whether they arrive with a competition-ready horse or just want to try it out.

🎪 Part of a Brilliant Family Day Out

The Hobby Horse Arena is part of the fantastic Nottinghamshire County Show — one of the county’s best-loved agricultural shows, packed with:

🐑 Livestock & countryside attractions
🛍 Shopping & trade stands
🍔 Food & drink
🚜 Rural displays & demonstrations
🎡 Family entertainment throughout the day

It’s a full family day out with plenty to explore alongside the arena action.

⚡ How It Works

No pre-booking needed for arena activities.

Simply:

• Visit the arena
• Sign up for your chosen class
• Collect your rider number
• Get ready to ride!

Most children compete multiple times throughout the day — and that’s exactly what the arena is designed for.

🪑 Top Tips for the Day

✔ Comfortable clothing & trainers recommended
✔ Bring your own hobby horse — or borrow one of ours
✔ Camping chairs or picnic blankets are handy for spectators

🛑 Good to Know

• Parent/guardian supervision required
• Friendly, experienced DBS-checked team
• First aid & safeguarding procedures in place

✨ Don’t Miss It

The Hobby Horse Arena has become a favourite attraction for horse-mad children across the UK — combining sport, imagination, confidence, and a LOT of enthusiastic jumping.

We can’t wait to see you at Nottinghamshire County Show 2027! 🐴💖