Competition Timetable
Cornbury House Horse Trials hosts the full roster of international and British Eventing classes as well as the Howden Way Youth Championships at CCI3*-S and CCI2*-S levels across the five days.
For the first time in 2023 we hosted the British Eventing Young Horse Championships for five-, six- and seven-year-old horses – the best of the UK’s future equine stars.
New for the 2026 is an Advanced class for U25s.
Timetable
The Diddly Dog Show
New for 2026, get ready for the inaugural Diddly Dog Show, a brand-new addition to this year’s event, taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.
Supported by our friends and neighbours at Diddly Squat Farm, the show will bring plenty of fun, character and countryside charm to Cornbury’s weekend programme, giving visitors the chance to enter their furry friends into a range of classes while supporting a very good cause.
All entry fees from the Diddly Dog Show will be donated to the Ernest Cook Trust, an educational charity that helps connect young people with the countryside through outdoor learning, environmental stewardship and hands-on experiences in nature.
Class timetable as follows:
'From the Farm' - Food & Drink
Experience our newly created ‘From the Farm’ offering with a tasty selection of locally sourced and sustainable food and drink offerings. From farm-fresh produce to locally produced beverages, indulge in guilt-free dining and drinking while supporting local businesses.
Located adjacent to the main show-jumping arena, our own Cornbury House Farm raised meat will be cooked on an open asado. Clarence Court eggs will be returning for a third year along with our friends at Diddly Squat Farm shop who will be providing all the condiments.
Finally, it wouldn’t be complete without home churned ice-cream from the cows down the road, provided by The Dairyy at Honeydale Farm.
Check out the full list of options below
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Explore Cornbury Park
With its stunning parkland, visitors are encouraged to explore Cornbury Park at this year’s event and take the time to walk the cross-country course and head up to Variety Wood which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the main hub.
Here you will find views overlooking the whole course along with a selection of food & drink outlets courtesy of Boki coffee, Pol Roger and Hawkstone PLUS a big screen and seating area so you can watch all the action. Still feeling active? Pay a visit to the Pragnell Water Feature which is located at the highest point on the course and and enjoy a glass of champagne at the Pol Roger Lodge while watching the thrills and sometimes spills of the live action from the best seat in the house!
For those who have not been before, the dressage takes place right in front of Cornbury House and is well worth a visit with a helpful buggy service supported by our charity partner the British Eventing Support Trust that will transport guests from the main hub right to the the arenas.
Please note though, the dressage arenas take place in the deer park so no dogs allowed.
The Wychwood Inn - Entertainment
Our public bar the Wychwood Inn is back again and positioned in the heart of the action, so that you can sit back and relax while enjoying; lager and cider from the popular Hawkstone, local ales from Chadlington Brewery, delicious cocktails from British Polo Gin, tequila from Lost Explorer and, for any non-drinkers, we’ve got you covered with delicious Benson’s Juices.
We will also be hosting post-competition entertainment from here including:
Cornbury 5K (Run or Walk) and Welcome Party in support of the British Eventing Support Trust: Join us for a fun walk or run around Cornbury followed by the Welcome party including a welcome drink and hog roast. Tickets can be purchased on the day and cost £25.
Friday 11 September / 7.00pm
The Cornbury Quiz and After-Party: Taking place after the competition is finished for the day in our public bar, The Wychwood Inn, get ready to test your general knowledge and some specialty rounds including a history of Cornbury as a warm-up before the afterparty with music from Groovetown until 12am.
Wychwood Inn – Opening Times
Wed 9: 11am – 8pm
Thurs 10: 11am – 11pm
Fri 11: 11am – 12am
Sat 12: 11am – closing
The Cornbury Village - Shopping
Our popular Cornbury Village will be back again for 2026 operating from Thursday 10 September – Sunday 13 September, offering a curated selection of bespoke, independent brands which have been hand-picked to join us at Cornbury.
The Village will be welcoming back a few of our favourite brands from previous events, as well as an array of new and must see names. Whether you are looking for luxury clothing, interiors, jewellery or local artisan produce, there is plenty of choice for everyone!
See the full list here