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Cheshire’s Unmissable Summer Event
Five Days of Action, Live Music & Entertainment Plus World Class Equestrian Sport
DRIVING
EV & Hybrid Driving Experiences
Discover and test drive a host of hi-tech cars and e-bikes.
EQUESTRIAN
Experience Cheshire’s Greatest Equestrian & Lifestyle Event
Five Days of Equestrian Entertainment Featuring
International Showjumping
Eventing
Trooping the Colour Park Ride
Bolesworth Elite Auction
LIVE MUSIC
Live music at the Bolesworth International
Revel in Amazing Live Music
Two Nights of Entertainment Featuring
The Brand New Heavies
DJ Trevor Nelson
Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band
DJ Phoebe d’Abo
FAMILY ZONE
The Perfect Family Day Out This Summer
Endless Activities, Attractions, Rides and Things to Do
ENTERTAINMENT
Keep your adrenaline flowing!
DRIVING
EV & Hybrid Driving Experiences
EQUESTRIAN
Endless equestrian entertainment
LIVE MUSIC
Get the party started
FAMILY ZONE
Make unforgettable family memories
SHOPPING
Featuring luxury and artisan brands
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Discover bolesworth international

14 - 18 June 2023 | Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, CH3 9JJ

Cheshire’s unmissable event for the whole family! Featuring all-day entertainment, live music (included in your ticket), action sports and driving experiences, fashion, shopping and things to do for kids of all ages (from toddlers to teenagers). For the equestrian lovers, the horse show still takes centre stage with world class sport, Ben Atkinson’s amazing stunt horses and so much more…

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What's On

Plan Your Visit

Discover entertainment from start to finish! We’re a five-day festival with a difference… non-stop sporting action, amazing live music, food, drink and things to do for the whole family.

Eventing Day at Bolesworth International

All-new JCL Insurance Brokers Eventing Grand Prix 

  • Start time approx 3.30pm
  • £5,000 first prize
  • Confirmed riders include Laura Collett, Gemma Stevens, Sam Ecroyd, Emily King, Saskia Davies, Alexander Bragg, Giovanni Ugolotti, Kristina Hall Jackson and more.

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (all day from 9am)
  • JCL Insurance Brokers Eventing Grand Prix
  • Equestrian & Premium Shopping
  • Rider/Influencer Meet & Greets featuring Meg Elphick
  • A-List Auction preview (approx 2pm at the Castle Arena)
  • Full range of food and drink outlets.

Equestrian (Evening)

Geoff Billington and Nicola Wilson Masterclass

‘Training the Event Horse to Jump Like a Jumper’

  • Start time approx 6pm
  • Featuring top event riders Sam Ecroyd and Emily King
  • Guest appearance by Meg Elphick

VIP Experiences (Daytime)

  • Access to VIP marquee from 12 noon
  • Afternoon Tea including glass of fizz
  • Complimentary VIP parking.

Eventing Day at Bolesworth International

All-new JCL Insurance Brokers Eventing Grand Prix 

  • Start time approx 3.30pm
  • £5,000 first prize
  • Confirmed riders include Gemma Stevens, Saskia Davies, Alexander Bragg, Kristina Hall Jackson and more.

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (all day from 9am)
  • JCL Insurance Brokers Eventing Grand Prix
  • Equestrian & Premium Shopping
  • Rider/Influencer Meet & Greet featuring Meg Elphick (approx 1pm)
  • A-List Auction preview (approx 2pm at the Castle Arena)
  • Full range of food and drink outlets.

Equestrian (Evening)

Horsehage Eventing Masterclass 

‘Training the Event Horse to Jump Like a Jumper’

  • Led by Geoff Billington and Nicola Wilson
  • Start time approx 6pm
  • Featuring Gemma Stevens and Finn Healy.

VIP Experiences (Daytime)

  • Access to VIP marquee from 12 noon
  • Afternoon Tea including glass of fizz
  • Complimentary VIP parking.

Equestrian (Daytime)

All-new Trooping the Colour Park Ride. Enter Here

  • Open to riders of all ages and abilities
  • 9am to 1pm
  • Approx 60 minute hacking route around Bolesworth Estate
  • Rosettes to all completions 
  • Includes two complimentary admission tickets to Thursday
  • Prizes to include best dressed and highest fundraiser
  • In aid of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (all day from 8am)
  • Trooping the Colour Charity Ride Prizegiving (approx 3pm, International Arena)
  • Elite Yearling Auction Preview (approx 3.30pm, International Arena)
  • HM3 Legal CSI 3* World Ranking Class (approx 4.30pm)
  • Equestrian & Premium Shopping
  • Rider/influencer Meet & Greets featuring Georgia Kavulock (lilpetchannel)
  • Food and drink outlets.

Equestrian (Evening)

Bolesworth A-List Auction

VIP Experiences (Daytime)

  • Women in Business Lunch presented by HM3 Legal, featuring Fleur Robinson (CEO Wrexham Football Club), Media Personality Louise Minchin and Victoria Price, Private Tax Leader at Ernst & Young (EY) LLP.

VIP Experiences (Evening)

  • Bolesworth A-List Auction. To book, please contact Melanie Simm

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (all day from 8am)
  • Dodson & Horrell CSI 3* World Ranking Class (approx 2.30pm, International Arena)
  • Ben Atkinson Stunt Horse Display (approx 6.30pm, International Arena)
  • Ben Atkinson Meet & Greet (display arena, time to be confirmed)
  • RDA Mechanical Horse Experience and Vaulting Displays
  • Rider/Influencer Meet & Greets.

Equestrian (Evening)

  • Celebrity Ride & Drive (approx 7pm, International Arena).

Live Music Stage

  • Rick Parfitt & The RPJ Band (approx 9pm)
  • DJ Phoebe d’Abo (approx 11pm).

Action & Entertainment

All day, exact times to be confirmed.

  • BBQ Demos with Celebrity Chef BBQ Ben
  • Freestyle Motocross Displays
  • Kids Electric Motorbike Experience
  • BMX Displays
  • Chainsaw Wood Carving Demos
  • Artisan & Country Lifestyle Shopping
  • Hybrid & EV Test Drive Zone
  • Aqua and Land Zorbing
  • Radio-Control Car Experiences.

Kids & Dog Zone

  • Funfair
  • Inflatables & Zorbing
  • Creche
  • Circus Skill Workshops
  • Softplay & Kids Activities
  • Facepainting
  • Wildlife Workshops
  • Walk-About Entertainers
  • Dog Activity Zone
  • Walking Loop Around Bolesworth Park.

VIP Experiences (Daytime) – Almost Sold Out

  • Bolesworth Business Networking Lunch featuring An Audience with Michael Owen & Sir AP McCoy.

VIP Experiences (Evening)

  • Access to VIP Marquee from 6pm
  • Watch Celebrity Ride & Drive (featuring Michael Owen and Sir AP McCoy) from our Exclusive Hospitality Marquee
  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • Three course dinner
  • Exclusive VIP Bar
  • To book, please contact Melanie Simm.

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (from 8am)
  • Le Mieux CSI 3* 
  • Ben Atkinson Stunt Horse Display (approx 2.15pm at the International Arena)
  • Ben Atkinson Meet & Greet (time to be confirmed)
  • RDA Mechanical Horse Experience and Vaulting Displays
  • Rider/Influencer Meet & Greets
  • Pony Rides (10am – 4pm).

Equestrian (Evening)

  • eVet Puissance Night (approx start time 7pm).

Live Music

  • The Brand New Heavies (approx 9.30pm)
  • DJ Trevor Nelson (approx 11pm).

Action & Entertainment

All day, times to be confirmed.

  • BBQ Demos with Celebrity Chef BBQ Ben
  • Freestyle Motocross Displays
  • Kids Electric Motorbike Experience
  • BMX Displays
  • Chainsaw Wood Carving Demos
  • Artisan & Country Lifestyle Shopping
  • EV & Hybrid Test Drive Zone
  • Aqua and Land Zorbing
  • Radio-Control Car Experiences.

Kids & Dog Zone

  • Funfair & Inflatables
  • Softplay & Kids Activities
  • Creche
  • Circus Skills Workshops
  • Facepainting
  • Wildlife Workshops
  • Walk-About Entertainers
  • Dog Activity Zone
  • Walking Loop Around Bolesworth Park
  • Family Dog Show.

VIP Experience (Daytime)

Ladies Day

  • Featuring Best Dressed Competition Sponsored by Liverpool ONE
  • Access to VIP Marquee from 9am
  • Three Course Lunch Including a Half Bottle of Wine Per Person
  • To book, please contact Melanie Simm.

VIP Experience (Evening)

Puissance Night

  • Approx Start Time 7pm (Access to VIP Marquee from 6.30pm)
  • Three Course Dinner
  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • To book, please contact Melanie Simm.

Equestrian (Daytime)

  • International Showjumping (from 8am)
  • Ben Atkinson Stunt Display (approx 12.15pm, International Arena)
  • Final Judging Pony Club Fancy Dress Competition (Approx 12.30pm, International Arena)
  • Mini Major Fancy Dress Relay (approx 1.30pm)
  • Bolesworth International Grand Prix (approx 3pm)
  • Ben Atkinson Meet & Greet (Time to Be Confirmed)
  • RDA Mechanical Horse Experience and Vaulting Display
  • Rider/Influencer Meet & Greets
  • Pony Rides (10am – 4pm).

Action & Entertainment

All day, exact times to be confirmed

  • BBQ Demos with Celebrity Chef BBQ Ben
  • Freestyle Motocross Displays
  • Kids Electric Motorbike Experience
  • BMX Displays
  • Chainsaw Wood Carving Demos
  • Artisan & Country Lifestyle Shopping
  • EV and Hybrid Driving Experience
  • Aqua & Land Zorbing
  • Radio Control Car Experiences.

Kids & Dog Zone

  • Funfair & Inflatables
  • Circus Skills Workshop
  • Creche
  • Softplay & Kids Activities
  • Facepainting
  • Wildlife Workshops & Displays
  • Walk-About Entertainers
  • Dog Activity Zone
  • Walking Loop Around Bolesworth Park
  • Family Dog Show.

VIP Experiences (Daytime)

Bolesworth International Grand Prix

  • Access to VIP Marquee from 9am
  • Three Course Lunch Including a Half Bottle of Wine Per Person
  • To book, please contact Melanie Simm.
*Please note the timetable is subject to change.

Equestrian

For the horse-lovers. World-class showjumping and eventing, endless equestrian entertainment, more of the brands you love and plenty of opportunities to meet your favourite equestrian celebrities.

Live Music​

Amazing live music nights; The Brand New Heavies and DJ Trevor Nelson will headline Saturday, whilst Rick Parfitt's RPJ Band and London's iconic DJ Phoebe D'Abo will spin-up on the Friday evening.​

Action & Entertainment

For the thrill seekers! Discover spectacular motocross action, sporting competition, electric vehicles and much more ...

Shopping

For the 'shopaholics', if country-style is your thing, we're introducing incredible retail experiences featuring your favourite luxury and artisan brands.

Family Zone & Camping

Experience fun for the whole family with a huge range of outdoor experiences, rides, watersports and attractions. Why not camp and make a weekend of it!

Food & Drink

The perfect place for foodies. Enjoy everything from demonstrations by celebrity chefs, to workshops and stalls.

VIP Experiences

Take your Bolesworth International experience to the next level with carefully curated food, drink and exclusive entertainment to help you celebrate in style.

Equestrian Weekday Highlights

eventing day

14 June 2023
Join us for a special themed day featuring an Eventing Grand Prix and special demonstrations.

Trooping the colour park ride

15 June 2023
Take part in a relaxed hack in aid of the RDA around the Cheshire countryside; open to all ages and abilities.

Event Partners