The horses were terrific! The young ladies who rode with us were wonderful. Owner is terrific. Very…read moresafe very well run barn' Highly recommend.

SO MUCH FUN! I'm an…read moreintermediate rider, comfortable at the walk, trot and canter. I booked a private hack in hopes that I'd be able to canter through Hyde Park and, wow, I was not disappointed! The Stables cater to all levels. Never ridden a horse before? You can try it in Hyde Park. Your kid wants a pony ride? They do that too. Want to canter for miles and put a big grin on your face? That was me! I arrived a bit later than expected because the alleyway to the stables was hard to find. Ross Nye and Hyde Stables are next door to each other so be sure to check you're at the right place too. When I arrived, all the horses were tacked up and ready to go. And, for us travelers, they have plenty of helmets and boots (in fair shape) to borrow. No need to use up that precious luggage space. I hopped on and we were immediately off to the Park! I'm really glad I booked a private hack and would recommend you do too. While I have a few years experience riding, another rider had none at all. My "guide," Annie was lovely! She was very knowledgeable about the Park, pointing out sites and fountains and had tidbits of information about everything (even the French from which "Rotten Row" was translated). And, once she knew I could keep up, we cantered all over the Park! I was thrilled. She was also very conscientious of safety, flagging down traffic so we could cross busy London streets and to stopping our canter set when an oblivious little girl wandered across our path. My horse, Clifton, was fantastic! He had an unexpectedly lofty, bouncy gait and was unphased by anything around us. I wish I could have brought him home. Most importantly, the horses were well cared for. I was told they had 16 horses at the London stables. And, when the horses show signs of being overwhelmed with city life, they are given time off in pastures in Chilworth. In fact, the barn shuts down at certain times of the year to rest all of the horses so inquire about your travel dates when you book. I can't recommend this place enough! No matter your riding experience, you'll have a fantastic time.

We decided to take advantage of the sweet disposition of a sunny day, and take a quick trip 30+…read moremiles south of London, to go horseback riding- and what a pleasant trip it turned out to be! Firstly, Haywards Heath is such a quaint, classic, and unique country town. Quite removed from the tangible hustle and bustle of central London, it is such a nice escape. After a bus ride from the train station, and a nice walk up the road, we reached East View, where we met the lovely Mrs. Edna, who has been riding horses for 45 years. Though we hadn't booked in advance, she was quick to accommodate us for a late afternoon ride. We are novices, so we elected to take on the private woodland farm ride (£25 per person, for 1 hour). We saddled up, strapped on helmets (loaned to us by East View), and strode along just a portion of the wide expanse of land owned by Mrs. Edna. Our guide, Kathy (horse ranger for East View for 35 years), led us just a tad down the road, across a beautiful bit of green pasture, through beautiful flowers in bloom, and through a bit of woodland with varying terrain (much more exciting than an even terrain ride)-- and she taught us how to trot along the way (my very first time trotting!!)! Not to mention, Kathy was very patient and attentive during the tour of the farm, making sure not to lead to fast, making sure we held proper hold of the reins... The horses themselves were simply marvelous-- very well-mannered animals. You can tell they are healthy, happy animals-- of course this speaks to the kindness, passion, and dedication of East View's staff. I cannot wait to return!

Owning and keeping a pony or a horse is an extremely time consuming and expensive business. Even if…read moreyou have enough land, vet bills and food costs can be sky-high. This riding centre is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Ashdown Forrest where there is miles and miles of bridal paths and open countryside to take one of their nice natured horses for a trot. All rides are accompanied by a friendly and experienced rider who will be happy to tell you how to sit in the saddle the correct way. For as little as £10 for a 30 minute ride, this has to be a fantastic alternative to living the equestrian dream.

The Docklands Equestrian Centre under went quite a lot of refurbishment in 2005 and it worth…read morevisiting because now the facilities have a lot more facilities for horse riding sports. They have new shoer rooms,cafe and accommodation for students of equestrian sports. Be prepared to wait though because at time they do have a long waiting list at this out of the way stables. Group lessons are 20 pounds and individual are 32 pounds an hour.

fantastic and precious stable. horses go back and forth from pasture to stable so stay refreshed…read moreand responsive. highly recommend Ryan, who I rode with this week. all staff is great and he is such fun and professional. been riding since gewasfoir years old. I've ridden at this stable for many years. it justgetsbetter!

Great place to learn horse riding, for all ages but especially good with kids. Horse riding in Hyde…read morePark is exceptional, beautiful during the autumn

This is a small riding establishment with a full size indoor arena available for lessons. The…read morelessons can be in a group or one on one and are taken by a full qualified teacher. There are treks outside of the school into local fields but this school is problably best used for lessons rather than treks. They cater for all ages and abilities and are open all week and flexible with times for bookings.

When looking on a map of the area near our B&B, I saw Vauxhall City Farm. After breakfast at…read moreKennington Lane Cafe, I had some spare time so I went to check out the farm. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested, and I happily donated a few pounds. It's a small farm, with pigs, goats, chickens, alpacas, and more. There is also a cafe, although I didn't purchase anything, having just had a hearty breakfast. It's a great place for children, but as an adult, my visit was fairly short, about 30 minutes. Unless you have children, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit the farm, but if in the area and you have half an hour or so, check it out. It's a nice little farm, and affordable to visit. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Zoos and Aquariums; Cheap Thrills]

It was one of those days that I was just wandering through the streets of London exploring and came…read moreacross the noises of farm animals. I followed the sound curious as to why farm animals would be in the heart of the city and came upon Vauxhall. This historic city farm is in the heart of the city and is run as a charity focusing on education, youth work, and Riding for the Disabled. It is free to enter and check out all the barnyard creatures (they only ask for donations). The animals all seemed happy and well taken care of. There was also a cafe in the heart of the farm. I spoke with some of the youth volunteers and they were excited about the work they do at the farm to take care of the animals. While the farm is great to visit, the work they are doing to support the community and positively impact youth is even more important to support.

The best thing about this riding school must be the location. Only minutes ride away from Richmond…read morePark the hacking here is absolutely breathtaking. The tuition is also of a really high standard. The riding school is very large with horses and ponies to suit people of all ages and standards. You'll find everything here, from 4 year olds having leads out in the park to keen pony clubbers to professional show jumpers. The facilities are also great, with very large indoor and outdoor schools complete with jumps. The stable also regularly take clients to their cross country course on Wimbledon Common. There are group and individual lessons to choose from and a great variety of things to do. The staff are very professional and with so many different instructors there is sure to be someone to suit any rider.The only negative I can think of is that the prices are very high. However, with such a unique location that is understandable. The stable also has a few livery spaces available, however here the prices really are extremely high- personally I couldn't quite see that it was worth the cost and therefore had to move my horse further out of London. Anyone looking to ride in the London area should be sure to give this place a look!

Chibley Farm Equestrian Centre is an excellent place to learn to ride. It caters for both adults…read moreand children and is currently holding pony camp on its grounds. My husband and I were looking for somewhere to take horse riding lessons locally and we couldn't be happier than we are with Chibley Farm. Trina Lewis' yard is well kept and we were greeted by friendly staff. I used to own horses and have done a fair amount of jumping so I was looking for a centre which cateres just as well for adults as it does for children (most centres in my experience have many ponies but few suitable horses for adults who aren't beginners). Saying that, it has been a long time since I have ridden and so I was also looking to build my confidence and start again with the basics. My husband has never ridden before and so we needed safe hoses to learn on and patient teachers. This is where Chibley Farm comes into its own. Trina is an excellent teacher and ambitious for her pupils my husband was cantering by week three and he is over the moon. The other teachers (Pippa and Sarah) are also excellent and are genuinely committed to improving your riding skills. If you are looking to learn to ride, and ride well, then I would highly recommend Chibley Farm Centre.

Fabulous riding school. Trina gives clear and individual guidance and improvements are made…read morequickly. She is warm but pushes the rider to achieve more than they would have hoped.

I had only one lesson so far, and I liked it. Their horses are beautiful, and the girls are…read moresuperpolite. Though i've never seen the coach before, it felt like taking a ride with a friend. My horse was gorgeous and huge, but very friendly and obedient. It was as easy to ride as a bicycle. We went through the park, which is awesome in good weather. Met there some other horses as well. I enjoyed the ride very much.

Some of the best chinese food I have ever had. The crispy, aromatic duck is fantastic. It is…read moreprobably my favorite restaurant in Wimbledon of any cuisine.