Horse riding · UK HORSE RIDING TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 10 uk horse riding tours justify it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.
Ride from Bristol Temple Meads to more than 10 Only Fools and Horses filming sites with a live guide. You’ll see Boycie’s home, Sid’s Café, Nelson Mandela House, the garages, and the bar used for the falling-through scene. Guides such as Jimmy, Bill, and Andy bring the comedy to life.
“Very informative. Longer than expected but very good . True fans will love it .Tour guide & driver are fantastic”
Meet driver Gordon and one of his horses in Skipwith Village, then ride through the private grounds of Escrick Park Estate. Expect woodland tracks, country lanes, possible deer or buzzards, and a hot drink stop. Open and enclosed carriages are used according to the weather.
“Cancelled our carriage ride at the last minute, kids were very disappointed. I would suggest if you do book with them to have a back up activity planned. When I expressed my disappointment about it, the owner was rude and didn’t offer an alternative date which made me suspect the cancellation was more to do with our party size, he went back and forth with nasty texts to the point of harassment. I may have accepted his excuse of a horse needing reshoeing if he had offered an alternative date or time, which he didn’t. My advice is avoid…your choice.”
Follow Susannah through London locations linked to Slow Horses and the Slough House novels. In about two hours, you’ll visit Bunhill Fields, the Barbican, Aldersgate, Bank Junction, the Royal Exchange, and Leadenhall Market, with show facts, book connections, espionage stories, and London history along the way.
“We love a walking tour and this didn't disappoint. The Slow Horses insights were good fun and an added bonus was walking around the Barbican. Thank you Suzanna for your enthusiasm and knowledge of the area.”
Ride from Lerwick to Scalloway and Carol’s Ponies with a local driver-guide such as Sam, Warren, or Alec. You’ll hear island stories, meet Shetland ponies up close, and return through the Tingwall Valley. Choose an hour in Scalloway if your departure time allows.
“Very nice busdriver, had good information about the city. I would have enjoyed if bus tour would go a little further, it was a bit short. there is also a cheap public bus transfer, check this out as an alternativ”
Meet Stella and her Falabella miniature horses at Walcott, near Lincoln. After a safety briefing, you can groom, practice leading, and walk your chosen horse through the countryside. The private session also includes time with ponies, goats, chickens, and rescue dog Bessie.
“Great place to go to if you love animals, friendly, knowledgeable and interactive activity host. Met all the animals including ponies, goats and chickens as well as grooming and walking the horses through the countryside”
Meet your English-speaking carriage driver and horses near Skipwith, outside York, then settle into a private one-hour ride through estate woodland tracks and country lanes. Open carriages suit warmer weather; enclosed carriages add windows, cushions, blankets, and hot-water bottles when it is cold or wet.
Join Susannah for a two-hour walking tour linking Slow Horses scenes, Mick Herron’s novels, and real London locations. You’ll see the exterior of Slough House, explore the City’s quieter corners, and hear how fiction reshapes the streets around you.
“Susannah’s Slow Horses tour was fantastic. Susannah’s very knowledgeable about the show and the books and it’s very clear she’s a genuine fan of the franchise. The tour covered many of the key locations in the show and Susannah was explained a lot of details about how these locations fit in their real world surroundings. Susannah also shared some questions she had asked Mick Herron in book signings and his corresponding answers which was super interesting. The tour was very well paced with Susannah covering lots of ground, but without feeling rushed and leaving enough time for photos of the more iconic locations. Susannah was very friendly throughout and took…”
Set out from Skipwith on a private one-hour horse-drawn carriage ride through North Yorkshire countryside. Your English-speaking guide points out scenic views and possible wildlife, then serves fresh fruit scones with clotted cream, strawberry jam, tea, and coffee.
“This was so delightful and our guide was great to talk to!!”
Meet Katherine at Holmeshead Farm near Ambleside for a quiet horse-based wellbeing session. You will learn basic horse body language, groom rescue horses, practise breath work, and meditate beside them in a small group. This is a non-riding experience focused on calm, nature, and connection.
“It was amazing to find out how to read horse body language, be present in the moment and it was magical to go through a guided meditation and to feel the same peace and calm as these beautiful animals.”
Set out from Skipwith for a one-hour private carriage ride through countryside and private woodlands. Your English-speaking driver serves hot drinks midway, with chances to spot deer and buzzards. Back in the village, enjoy a picnic hamper for four with quiche or pork pies, cakes, fruit, cheese, and drinks.
“the drivers were very welcoming towards my requests and helped accommodate my plans to propose to my partner. 10/10 rating! loved it. beautiful scenery and very kind. thanks”
Pick a shoreline, a canyon or a driving seat.
