All England Jumping Course at Hickstead

[2] Hickstead is located adjacent to the hamlet of Twineham, west of Burgess Hill and next to the main A23 road from London to Brighton.

The All England Jumping Course was established by Douglas Bunn, a multi-millionaire and former barrister who amassed his wealth by running a caravan business.

[3][4] Bunn acquired a site known as Hickstead Place with the intention of creating a facility comparable to those in the United States and Europe.

This four-day event attracts around 40,000 spectators a year, who come to watch the skill, bravery and precision of the national and international show jumpers competing for trophies (and substantial prize money).

It's an iconic showjumping contest, the like of which you won't find anywhere else in the world, no other course asks this much of a test of horse and rider and no other course creates this type of drama.