Horse trials are moved from Belton to Thoresby Park
A replacement venue has been found after Belton Horse Trials was discontinued.
Thoresby Park, north of Newark, has been chosen to replace the Belton event.
The National Trust decided to bring the horse trials to an end at Belton in April. Organisers BEDE Events and British Eventing says it reviewed several potential venues, before deciding on Thoresby.
BEDE Events chief executive, Stuart Buntine, said: “Thoresby offers huge opportunities to grow and develop this event and continue to offer world-class equestrian sport alongside a fun-filled day of family entertainment.
“We are delighted to have ‘Belton’ back and look forward to taking it to further heights at Thoresby. We thank British Eventing for their confidence in the BEDE Events team and are well into planning mode for this great new venue.”
The estate is excited to be hosting this significant festival and are looking forward to working closely with BEDE Events to create a great family day out and offer opportunities for many companies and businesses to be involved.
Helen Eshelby, Outdoor Events Manager at Thoresby Park, said: “Thoresby Park are thrilled to have been chosen as the new home for the spring two, three and four star event. We look forward to welcoming the international riders in April 2020 and working with Stuart, Anna and the BEDE Events team on the horse trials for many years to come.”
The new international equestrian event will take place from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, 2020.
The National Trust decided to call an end to the horse trials in the grounds of Belton House because it said the event was a threat to the parkland and wildlife.