Woodside Riding School

Woodside Riding School is a well-established horse riding school, livery yard, and horse-riding service located in the heart of Bestwood Country Park in Nottingham. With a team of experienced and friendly staff, Woodside Riding School caters to riders of all ages and abilities, offering various types of lessons including group, private, and semi-private options.

The school boasts two all-weather floodlit schools, allowing for year-round tuition regardless of the weather conditions. In addition to lessons, Woodside Riding School also offers off-road hacking out, providing riders with the opportunity to explore the picturesque Bestwood Country Park and Woods.

Woodside Riding School is also a popular choice for hosting birthday parties. They offer different party options including birthday lessons, birthday games, and birthday hacks. The most popular option among riders is a half-hour ride in the school followed by a half-hour hack through the woods. The cost for this option is 21 per child, and if 10 children attend, the birthday boy or girl gets to ride for free.

Woodside Riding School also provides a heated cabin for hire, offering a convenient space for food and party games.

Those interested in experiencing the joys of owning a pony can participate in Woodside Riding School's “Own a Pony Day. ” Held during school holidays, these events start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Priced at 47 per day, the Own a Pony Days are great value and can also be purchased as personalised gift vouchers. The day consists of a range of activities such as preparing horse or pony stables, feeding, grooming, riding lessons, games in the school, and hacks in the woods.

Participants are given the opportunity to fully experience the responsibilities and joys of owning a pony.

Woodside Riding School provides riding hats and boots for hire at a nominal fee of 1, but it is recommended that riders bring their own appropriate footwear if possible. Riding boots, wellingtons, or shoes with a small heel are all acceptable options.

To book lessons, birthday parties, or Own a Pony Days, individuals can contact Woodside Riding School via telephone at 0115 9265147 or through their website's contact page. The school is located at Bestwood Lodge Drive, Nottingham, with the postal code NG5 8PD.