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Exhibitors Introduction

BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS 2026

As you will see there are three other boxes which contain the following:

Documents

  • Tradestand Numerical List 2026
  • Tradestand Regulations as at March 2026
  • Tradestand Contractors
  • Pre-Event Access
  • Tradestand Radios
  • Banking Facilities
  • Public Liability Insurance Note – Reminder
  • Health & Safety Policy Statement 2026
  • KBIS Leaflet
  • Relish Catering Leaflet
  • Tradestand Fire Regulations

Site Plan

  • Plan of Tradestand Area

Getting To Badminton

  • Map and details showing route for Exhibitors and their contractors prior to and during the Event

NB:  All documents can be downloaded.

Please ensure the person who will be in charge of your stand is forwarded a copy of the Trade Stand Regulations together with any other relevant documents above.

PASSES & BADGES
You will receive these by post.  If nothing is received by 3rd April, please notify us immediately.

NB: ALL PARKING & ADMISSION TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE – THERE WILL BE NO SALES/ENTRY AT GATE FOR ANYONE WITHOUT PASSES/TICKETS

NO TICKETS CAN BE LEFT AT GATE FOR COLLECTION

ARRIVAL

All Exhibitors who have ordered a tradespan pavilion from us should note that this will not necessarily be completed until Monday 4th May.  Please contact us if you need to have it ready any earlier.

Please see “Documents” for Tradestand Contractors Note regarding the arrival and putting up of trade stand marquees or units.  If you are employing a contractor please see this brief is passed to the person concerned and also details of Pre-Event Access (also in “Documents”).

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

For the avoidance of doubt, please remember that no generators may be used in the Trade Stand area – book electricity direct with Templine by 1st April if you need it.  See link www.templine-electrical.co.uk (password BHTPOWER)

SECURITY

Please note there will be skeleton day and night security on site (but we cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage to your unit). (see Tradestand Regulations- Page 7 (Security))

WHAT 3 WORDS

We encourage you to use this method on your socials, etc. to inform visitors where you are sited in the tradestand area. The Tradestand/Contractors entrance is tributes.cubs.fury.

SATURDAY A.M. (9th May)

Traffic in and out of Badminton Village and the surrounding area is very heavy from early morning.
Therefore, if you have to leave the site early Saturday morning please remember there is a one-way traffic system in place and it is likely to take you longer than usual to re-enter on your return.

FRONT LINE OF TRADESTAND
Please note – no items are to be placed over the front line of your tradestand site.  This will be strictly enforced again this year.

MOBILE FOOD OUTLETS

Mobile food outlets will give 10% discount to Tradestand holders wearing a 2026 Tradestand wristlet, throughout the event.

TRADESTAND CAMPING
Please note, with regard to the ▲ Tradestand Camping pass: If vehicle leaves the Event grounds between Wednesday 6th and Sunday 10th May – re-entry is prohibited.  Please note:  All Exhibitors must wear Tradestand wristlet when driving/walking in and out of Tradestand Camping Area.

WI-FI
Wireless Solutions are again our Wi-fi provider for 2026.  Details were sent under separate email dated 16th March 2026. NB. Please make sure your equipment is compatible with the Wireless Solutions connection.

DANCO TENTAGE / FURNITURE If you need any further items, e.g., furniture, screens, etc. please get in touch with the Badminton Horse Trials Office before 1st April (a 15% surcharge applies).  No reservations to go via Danco direct.  During the event additional furniture might be available but flooring, screening, etc. will not be able to be supplied.

PHOTOCOPYING

Charlie Barker will be available to do small amounts of photocopying (at the Event Organiser’s Office).

CALOR GAS/CAMPING GAZ   These items will be available via Caravan Hire Ltd. who will have a compound in the Public Camping Site (in the village).  The compound will be open during the following times only:
Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th May:                  7 a.m. – 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Alternatively, if you wish to place an order for gas please telephone Darren Oliver on his mobile: 07943 373270.                                                                                                                                       

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
It is compulsory to have one on your tradestand.  If you need to hire extinguisher(s), please contact A&E Fire on info@ae-fire.co.uk. Also please ensure you abide by the “Tradestand Fire Regulations” – see “Documents”.

LOOS & SHOWERS

There are 2 locations reserved for you – they will be fenced off and kept open all day.  Access will be with a Tradestand ID Wristlet.  They are deliberately not marked on the Site Plan, so ask a Site Manager for directions!

FOOD & DRINK

The Pig & Whistle pub is situated adjacent to the Big Screen and will be open as usual Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th May – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  It will also be open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., principally for exhibitors. Several of the mobile caterers in this area are open for breakfast every day.  Details of the Lakeside Bar which will also be open every evening can be found at: https://www.badmintonlakeside.co.uk

LAKESIDE SATURDAY NIGHT

The Fairfax and Favor Badminton Lakeside is a facility for all event attendees until 6pm on Saturday.  There will again be a cover charge after this time to enter the Lakeside facility.  Details will be posted on our website closer to the event.  For up-to-date information please follow Badminton Lakeside on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/badmintonlakeside/
                                                                                               
SUSTAINABILITY

Our aim for 2026 is to continue to drive sustainability and we will be looking to exhibitors to please support this cause.  It is intended to sell water in cans and to encourage people to bring their own water bottles.  Water fountains will be provided. We would also ask exhibitors to move away from plastic shopping bags as this will also be a requirement within the next few years.  (See Tradestand Regulations – Page 8).

The use of cable ties should be restricted to a minimum.  (Any used, broken cable ties must be carefully removed during breakdown of site).

EVENT MOBILITY SCOOTERS

Please note those hiring these scooters have been advised that they are not allowed to drive them within a tradestand.

E-BIKES

E-bikes are permitted at Badminton but must not be ridden within the tradestand area (during opening hours) or on the cross-country course (at any time).  Do NOT leave an e-bike battery on charge unattended overnight.

TRADESTAND COMPETITION

There will again be a competition for the Best Presented Tradestand – in 3 categories – Large (9m frontage or more), Small (6m or less) and Multiple Marquee (i.e., for exhibitors inside Country Living, Eden Crafts, World of the Horse, Heart of England Pavilion, The World of Food & Drink, Badminton Food Walk).

In each category there will be 3 prizes, generously sponsored by Arkell’s Brewery and Wadworth.

Judging will take place on the Thursday.

TRADESTAND WEB LISTING & BADMINTON PLUS

We will include your tradestand on our website within our list of Exhibitors for the 2026 event. When updating your listing, you will be able to include a special offer to those taking advantage of the Badminton Plus membership on the Official Badminton App.

DOGS

No dogs are to be left unattended in any vehicle at any time.

CRIME & SECURITY
While the incidence of crime here is low, it does happen!  Please be vigilant, especially when setting up, opening up, etc. – if you leave your stock vehicle open, something will disappear!  Any loss or theft of goods or equipment must be reported immediately both to the Organisers Office and to the Police, and a Crime Reference No. obtained from the latter.
The Onsite Security Company WH Security can be contacted on:

Duty Phone Number: 07989 414848 and in an Emergency on 07407 000999

NIGHT CLOSURE

The site will be closed at night between the hours of 11.30 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.  In an emergency, the only access in/out of the site will be via “Lambing Pen Gate” (see “map” within “Getting to Badminton”). Kennels Lodge Gates will be locked.                                                                                                                        

SITE / TRADESTAND MANAGERS

Please note our Site Manager is HOLLY HOPKINS (Harry Verney having retired after the 2025 event), assisted by Matt Whittle, Randall Cowell, Dan Poole, Wayne Rowlands and Fraser Bush.  Paul Hooper will be our Tradestand Steward whilst the Event is Live.  Paul will deliver a free programme to your stand, probably on the Wednesday. All are here to help you and they can be contacted via the Event Organiser’s Office (where we also are ready to assist whenever possible).

We look forward to seeing you in May.

Mrs. Jane Tuckwell

March 2026

Event Director