Metal Detecting Weekend with Digging History

Metal Detecting weekend at The Cavalier Centre with Digging History

Metal Detecting weekend 11th – 14th September 2026. Join us for a weekend of historical discovery, exploring un-touched estate land. The Cavalier Centre are hosting a full weekend of metal detecting and camping on-site, in association with digging history, to explore land on the Willey Estate in Shropshire.

Join us for the day on Saturday or Sunday

Camp for the full weekend (Friday 11th September – Monday 14th September)

Enjoy on-site catering

Evening Lectures

Kids activities – have a go at metal detecting

Book your space here

Much Wenlock Olympian Games Dressage Test

Enter the Wenlock Olympian Games Dressage Test at The Cavalier Centre 🐴

Saturday 6th June 2026 – 09:00 – 13:30pm

The following Classes are available:

Championship Test (2022) Walk Only (with leader)

Championship Test (2022) Walk & Trot (with leader)

Championship Test 5 (2025) Canter

Your entry helps us create more opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges to ride, learn, and grow in confidence. 💙

Book your place here

Indoor Preloved Equestrian Sale

We have another exciting Indoor Preloved/Second Hand sale coming up!!

Join us on Friday the 5th of June at 6pm, to sell your preloved equestrian equipment:

Tack

Riding clothing

Boots

Rugs

Accessories

Stable Kit

Hats

Horse-Care

Grooming Kit

& so much more…

As we are drawing closer to summer, we know how vital it is for families to have a good clear-out! In order to encourage more people to buy preloved as an eco conscious alternative, we are also creating a space for anyone who would like to sell:

Children’s Clothing

Children’s Toys

Children’s Homewares & more…

Spaces are £10, or £15 if you would like a table included. All proceeds will go towards our RDA charity, to ensure the continued support of our RDA riders and fabulous team of RDA ponies!

Book your space here

Geoff Billington Olympic Show Jumper – Lessons

Show Jumping Lessons with Olympic Star Geoff Billington

Join us for a 1 hour group or private session with Olympic Show Jumper Geoff Billington. Groups of no more than four people.

You will learn valuable skills and techniques to take your show jumping to the next level.

Session times and jumping heights are as follows:

4pm – 60/70cm jumping height

5pm – 60/70cm jumping height

6pm – 70/80cm jumping height

7pm – 80/90cm jumping height

8pm – 90cm/1m jumping height

Please book here

Or use link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/geoff-billington-show-jumping-sessions-10th-june

Easter Activity Day – April 2026

Introducing – our Easter Activity Day

We have a fantastic Easter activity day planned here at The Cavalier Centre on Wednesday the 1st April!

Easter Activity Day – Fun for Everyone!

Looking for something exciting this Easter? Join us for a fun-filled day at the yard! Perfect for all abilities and open to all!

Morning Session (10am–12pm)
Pony Care Workshop
Easter Egg Hunt
Best Turned Out Pony Show
£35 per person
Certificates & prizes for all

Afternoon Session (1pm–3pm)
Fun games & activities
Vaulting experience (try the barrel & horse!)
£35 per person
Certificates for all participants

Make a Day of It!

Full day: £60
Bring a picnic and stay all day
Tea & coffee available for adults

Tickets are available to purchase here

Wild and Wonderful Children’s Party Day April 2026

Kids Easter Holiday Activity Day at Cavalier Centre

✨This Easter Holiday – Join us for our wild and wonderful Children’s Party Day – April 7th 2026!✨

Running alongside local animal charity, Cuan Wildlife Rescue, we are hosting a morning of Children’s activities, games, crafts and animal encounters.

This event will run on Tuesday the 7th April from 10am. It is open to children of all ages (adult supervision will be required on the day).

Tickets are £20 per child.

There will be ponies on site for the children to meet and learn how to care for.

It promises to be a morning full of fun.

Book your tickets here

Christmas Craft Fair & Equestrian Table Top Sale – 21st November 2025

Kick-start your Christmas shopping with a wonderfully festive evening at the Cavalier Centre!

🎄 You’ve been asking… and we’ve listened! 🎁

We are thrilled to announce our Christmas Craft Fair & Equestrian Table Top Sale. We’re combining two fantastic events into one perfect evening of festive finds and equestrian treasures.

🎁 For Christmas Shoppers: Discover a festive barn full of unique gifts, handmade treasures, and beautiful items from talented local artisans and crafters. It’s the perfect opportunity to find that special present you won’t find on the high street, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

🐴 For Equestrian Enthusiasts: Calling all horse lovers! Hunt for bargains at our equestrian table top sale. Whether you’re looking for pre-loved tack, riding gear, rugs, or other horsey essentials, you’re sure to find a great deal.

Best of all, admission is completely free, with plenty of free parking on site.

So, wrap up warm, bring a friend, and enjoy a fabulous festive evening with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

Event Details

Date:

Friday, 21st November 2025

Time:

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue:

The Cavalier Centre, Bradley Farm, Farley, Much Wenlock, TF13 6PE

Admission:

Free Entry & Free Parking

A Christmas Storybook Adventure Extravaganza – 13th – 14th December 2025

Join us for “A Christmas Storybook Adventure” this December, a magical family show featuring trick riding, liberty acts, stunts, and comedy that retells beloved Christmas tales.

Expect a surprise visit from The Grinch and a horse-drawn sleigh!

This 90-minute performance (with an interval) promises festive fun for all ages, perfect for starting your Christmas celebrations.

This spectacular show is brought to you in partnership with the renowned Outlaw Entertainments. To see the incredible work they do and get a taste of what to expect, check out their website:

www.outlawentertainments.com

Show Details

Dates & Show Times:

Saturday, 13th December: 14:30
Saturday, 13th December: 18:30
Sunday, 14th December: 14:30

Venue:

The Cavalier Centre, Bradley Farm, Farley, Much Wenlock, TF13 6PE

Tickets:

Adult: £20.00
Child: £15.00

Booking Information

Bookings are handled via Cavago.

Click here to book your tickets now

Wenlock Olympian Society Games – Saturday July 12th 2025

139th Wenlock Olympian Games Society Equestrian Event at the Cavalier Centre on Saturday July 12th from 9.30am

Wenlock Olympian Society Games at the Cavalier Centre

Saturday July 12th 2025

Dressage from 9.30am
Countryside Challenge from 1pm

Come along and support our competitors in the 139th Wenlock Olympian Society Games! The Cavalier Centre is once again hosting the equestrian element for the games, including Dressage and a Countryside Challenge.

Entry is free with ample parking available

Enjoy the event from our seating area within the inside arena, with tea, coffee and cake available as well as our popular tombola!

Our state of the art equestrian centre is fully accessible with ample level parking, power-assisted doors, lift, Changing Places toilet and kitchen facilities if required.

For more information please email info@cavaliercentre.org.uk or call the Cavalier Centre on (01952) 443752

We hope to see you there!

Car Boot Sale – Sunday July 13th 2025

We are delighted to announce our first Car Boot Sale with our neighbours at Cuan Wildlife Rescue!

Taking place on Sunday 13th of July 2025 from 9am

Having a clear out and need some spending money for your summer holiday? Look no further!

With room for over 50 sellers, The Cavalier Centre is offering one of the largest indoor, all-weather car boots in South Shropshire.

Both charities will also be running second-hand stalls, raffle and tombola – perfect for bargain hunters!

There is ample parking on site, plus if you are walking from Much Wenlock, Broseley, Ironbridge or one of our neighbouring towns, you can claim a free hot or cold drink, plus a complimentary raffle ticket!

Seller cars are priced at £12 each (plus a very small admin fee) booked in advance via the link below.

All proceeds from seller bookings (plus any additional donations made via our booking portal) will be split equally between The Cavalier Centre and Cuan Wildlife Rescue – and sellers keep everything they make! Win win 🙂

We open to the public from 9am – and hope to see you then!

(Please note: only guide or assistance dogs are permitted on site)