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Fancy a day out at the Hickstead Derby? Here’s your helpful guide to tickets


  • Hickstead is all set for the 61st running of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby meeting in West Sussex, which is taking place from 22 June to 25 June 2023. If you are planning to be there in person, here is all you need to know about the various options of Hickstead Derby tickets.

    Tickets start from £20, with advance discounts and concessions available. Thursday 23 June is free general admission for all, while Friday and Saturday offer free admission to those under 15 years of age, when booked in advance.

    Hickstead Derby tickets 2023: general admission

    Prices shown in brackets are the prices you will pay on the gate. The discounted prices are available until 16 June 2023.

    Thursday 22 June

    General admission tickets for all ages are free
    Car parking: £12

    Friday 23 June

    General admission adult (age 15-64): £18 (£20)
    General admission senior citizen (65+): £13.50 (£15)
    General admission child (age five–14): free
    General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £36 (£40)
    Car parking: £12

    Saturday 24 June

    General admission adult (age 15-64): £22.50 (£25)
    General admission senior citizen (65+): £18 (£20)
    General admission child (age five–14): free
    General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £45 (£50)
    Car parking: £12

    Sunday 25 June

    General admission adult (age 15-64): £31.50 (£35)
    General admission senior citizen (65+): £22.50 (£25)
    General admission child (age five–14): £9 (£10)
    General admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £81 (£90)
    Carer ticket (18+): Free
    Car parking: £12
    Forward car parking (arrive by 10am, no vehicles over 6m, no campers. Does not include admission): £25
    Ringside picnic car parking (reserved ringside with picnic space. Arrive by 10am, no large vehicles over 6m. Does not include admission): £100

    Four day tickets (Thursday–Sunday)

    General four day admission adult (age 15-64): £81 (£90)
    General four day admission senior citizen (65+): £58.50 (£65)
    General four day admission child (age five–14): £9 (£10)
    General four day admission family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass): £135 (£150)
    Whole show car parking: £36

    Laurent Perrier Ringside

    General admission tickets must be bought in addition to this ringside ticket. Located on a raised platform with one of the best views of the Longines International Arena, this alfresco enclosure provides a relaxing space to spend the day with a private deli/café. It is not recommended that you buy this ticket in addition to a members ticket.

    Thursday 23 June: not available
    Friday 24 June: £6
    Saturday 25 June: £6
    Sunday 26 June: £8 (£10)

    Hickstead Derby members tickets

    A general admission ticket grants an individual access to the general showground and all of its facilities, as well as both public grandstands. A members’ enclosure ticket also grants an individual access to the members’ enclosure. The members’ enclosure boasts a grandstand with the best views on the showground, as well as the members’ restaurant, members’ lawn and the champagne bar and viewing deck. Daily members’ enclosure tickets are available, and upgrades can be purchased on the showground on the day of your visit.

    Thursday 22 June

    Members enclosure adult (age 15-65): £27 (£30)
    Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £22.50 (£25)
    Members enclosure child (age five–14): £22.50 (£25)
    Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £90 (£100)

    Friday 23 June

    Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £27 (£30)
    Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £22.50 (£25)
    Members enclosure child (age five–14): £22.50 (£25)
    Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £90 (£100)

    Saturday 24 June

    Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £36 (£40)
    Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £27 (£30)
    Members enclosure child (age five–14): £27 (£30)
    Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £117 (£130)

    Sunday 25 June

    Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £45 (£50)
    Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £36 (£40)
    Members enclosure child (age five–14): £36 (£40)
    Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £135 (£150)

    Weekly membership

    Members enclosure adult (age 15-64): £108 (£120)
    Members enclosure senior citizen (65+): £90 (£100)
    Members enclosure child (age five–14): £90 (£100)
    Members enclosure family (two adults, two children aged five–14, includes car pass and admission): £369 (£410)

    Hickstead Derby hospitality

    Various hospitality packages are available for the Hickstead Derby meeting. For more information visit: www.hicksteadevents.co.uk

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