Royal Windsor box office opens today

Tickets for the Royal Windsor Horse Show (11-15 May 2011), held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, have gone on sale today.

The show, now in its 68th year, is Britain's first major outdoor show of the season and is the only annual event that allows visitors access to Her Majesty The Queen’s private grounds.

One of the largest outdoor equestrian events in the UK, with over 3,000 horses and ponies taking part in over 250 classes, the 2011 show features top class competition including show jumping, international carriage driving and showing, along with some popular displays and features such as the Shetland Pony Grand National, the Pony Club mounted games and Best Turned Out Trooper.

Royal Windsor Horse Show attracts riders of all ages and disciplines, from Team GBR competitors to grass roots riders, who have qualified through the AmTrust Equine RWHS British Riding Clubs Championships, supported by PONY and Horse & Rider magazines.

Royal Windsor Horse Show is also home to over 200 shops selling everything from horsewear, to jewellery and crafts as well as a fantastic food and drink festival. Brand new in 2011 is the Eco Village, where exhibitors will be showcasing the latest sustainable products.

On the evenings of the show, and now in its fourth year, is the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo. This outstanding evening of military entertainment is a not-for-profit event supporting the Royal British Legion, raising funds to help soldiers, who have served in operations such as Iraq and Afghanistan, and their dependants.

The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo includes ceremonial displays and military bands, but is choreographed to show the modern military’s capabilities in a tattoo environment through arena action displays. One of the many highlights is a tribute to the Royal Navy Field Gun competition, last seen in its full format at The Royal Tournament in 1999.

Ticket information
Tickets for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2011 are priced at £14 (weekday adults), £17 (weekend adults), £10 (weekday concessions including Royal Windsor Advantage Card Holders), £14 (weekend concessions), £7 (weekday children 5-16years), £9 (weekend children) if booked in advance. Family tickets (two adults and two children) cost £33 for a weekday and £40 at the weekend.

Tickets are priced per day and include entry to all the day’s events. You can book online at www.rwhs.co.uk or by telephoning 0871 230 5568 (UK) or + 44 115 993 4119 (international).

Tickets for the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo can be purchased by telephoning the box office on 0871 230 5570 (UK) or + 44 115 993 4161 (international), or booked online via the website at www.windsortattoo.com. Tickets cost between £27.50 and £65.

Tickets for both events are also available at the Windsor Information Centre, with discounts being offered to Advantage Card holders. Please note only one discounted ticket per Advantage Card holder is available and the card must be presented at time of purchase. If booking over the phone, the Advantage Card number must be quoted. Bookings can be made by calling 01753 743 909 or emailing Windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk. The Advantage Card discount is only available through the Windsor Information Centre.