Carriage rides

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Duration

15 minutes - a few hours

Difficulty

Very easy

Location

Country areas, guesthouses, parks, events

Season

All year round, depending on conditions

What are carriage rides?

Carriage rides are outings where the passengers are carried in a cart or carriage drawn by horses.

It is a traditional way of travelling, good for unwinding and for seeing an area.

It can form part of a local tour, a private occasion or a day out in the countryside.

Carriage rides: the kinds of people who take part.

Right for

Families

Families

Something parents and children can do together.

Children

Children

A day out and a chance to be near the horses.

Visitors

Visitors

Seeing an area the old-fashioned way.

Couples

Couples

A romantic outing or something out of the ordinary.

Events

Events

Weddings, festivals, themed occasions.

Outdoor experiences

Carriage rides: experiences available

Book activities run by specialist organisers.

Types of experience

Short rides

Short tours, over before you know it.

Country tours

Getting to know the villages and the landscape around them.

Sightseeing tours

Rides that form part of a sightseeing programme.

Carriages for events

Used at private or themed occasions.

Traditional carriages

Rides drawn from country life as it used to be.

What is included

01

The carriage ride

Travelling along the agreed route.

02

Getting to know the area

Seeing the landscape and the local landmarks.

03

Time with the horses

Watching the animals and getting close to them.

04

Photographs

You can take photographs along the way.

How the activity runs

01

Arriving

The participants arrive at the starting point.

02

Introduction

You are told the route and the rules.

03

The ride

The carriage takes the agreed route.

04

Wrapping up

Closing the experience.

At a glance

How long it lasts

From short rides to tours of a few hours.

Experience level

You need no riding experience.

Capacity

It depends on the carriage and on how many of you there are.

Booking a slot

Worth doing for groups and events.

Safety and organisation

An experienced driver
A suitable route
Passenger safety
Weather

The welfare of the horses

01

Looking after the animals

The horses have to be properly seen to before and after.

02

Effort to suit you

How long it lasts and how much is carried has to match what the horses can do.

03

Rest periods

The animals have to get enough breaks.

04

The right conditions

The ride has to be run in conditions that are safe for the horses.

Advice for participants

The right clothing

Clothes for the season and for being outdoors.

Cover for the weather

Whatever the weather calls for.

Camera

Worth taking for the sights and the landscape.

Keeping an eye on the children

Children have to be with an adult, by the rules of the place.

Frequently asked questions about carriage rides

Do I need experience with horses?
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No — you are a passenger, and you do not handle the horses.

Is it suitable for children?
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Yes — it suits families, so long as the organiser's rules are kept.

How many people can take part?
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How many can come depends on the carriage.

Can it be arranged for events?
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Yes — carriages can be used at private or themed occasions.

How does it differ from riding?
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On a carriage ride you are carried along; you never sit on the animal.