Enjoy flexible arena hire at Craven Arena, with both our spacious indoor and fully flood-lit outdoor arenas available for schooling, flatwork, polework, jumping, or simply enjoying quality time with your horse.

Whether you’re riding independently, with friends, or training with your instructor, our arenas provide a safe and welcoming environment for horses and riders of all abilities.

Indoor Arena

Our spacious 69m x 35m indoor arena provides a fantastic all-weather training environment, ideal for flatwork, dressage, polework, jumping, and general schooling.

The indoor arena features a quality Andrew Bowen Pro Wax surface and provides plenty of space for horse and rider to work comfortably, whatever the weather.

Outdoor Arena

Our 42m x 28m fully flood-lit outdoor arena is available to hire throughout the year. The arena typically has two sets of jump wings and 6–8 poles positioned to the side of the arena, allowing you to set up a variety of exercises, grids, or small jumping courses during your session.

This Week’s Booking Schedule

Arena hire is available in 1-hour slots during the following times:

• Saturday:
  • Indoor with Showjumps: 8:30am – 8:30pm
  • Outdoor FLAT: 8:30am – 8:30pm
• Sunday:
  • Indoor with Showjumps: 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Outdoor FLAT: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Please note that availability may vary around events, clinics, and other arena activities. Current availability can be viewed when booking online.

Keeping Our Facilities Tidy

To help us keep the arenas and facilities in excellent condition, we kindly ask that all droppings are removed from the arena and car park before you leave. Wheelbarrows are provided for your convenience.

Booking Information

Arena hire can be booked online via Horse Monkey. Please select the relevant indoor or outdoor arena booking when making your reservation.

By making a booking, you agree to Craven Arena’s Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy.

Whether you’re preparing for competition, exercising your horse, working on your training, or simply enjoying a ride, Craven Arena offers quality facilities for you and your horse.