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May Half Term: Unicorns and Dragons Week is Back!

May Half Term: Unicorns and Dragons Week is Back!

For one week only – join us for a mystical pony riding experience that’s out of this world!

Our Unicorn and Dragons Week is back at May Half Term only, by popular demand.

Here’s what some happy customers had to say when leaving 5 -Star Reviews on Google last year:

  • “Such a well thought out event (unicorns and dragons) during half term. It was such a magical experience for the three 3yr olds we took. I would highly recommend it! The booking process was very smooth and the experience was very generous (money definitely well spent)!”
  • “My son had an amazing time at the Unicorns and Dragons Mega Pony Adventure! The whole experience was magical and so well-organized. A special shout-out to xxxx, who was absolutely fantastic—kind, patient, and made sure everything ran smoothly. She made my son feel comfortable and confident around the ponies, and her enthusiasm really added to the fun.”
  • “Highly recommend this adventure to any parents looking for a unique and memorable experience for their kids! Our 6 year old had such a lovely experience -she hasn’t stopped talking about her unicorn ride and has pinned her rosette on her wall and can’t wait to come again.”

Don’t miss out on this magical pony riding experience for your child. Book now!

Watch the video to capture the atmosphere


What’s on:

Unicorns and Dragons Week – May Half Term

Legend has it that real Unicorns and Dragons can be found for one week only in a far-off land in the distant hills of Surrey. Don’t miss out on these very special pony experiences for your child.

Gordon - Unicorn at Shetland Pony Club

Monday 25 May to Thursday 28 May 2026

Find out more here

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Unicorns and Dragons Mini Pony Adventure (Ages 3+)

Legend has it that real Unicorns and Dragons can be found for one week only in a far-off land in the distant hills of Surrey.In this enchanting experience, you will meet a real pony and dress him up to become your very own Unicorn or Dragon.

Magical experience at Shetland Pony Club

Unicorns and Dragons Mini Pony Adventure 2026 dates:

  • (Bank Holiday Monday) Monday 25 May – 12:15pm
  • Tuesday 26 May – 12:15pm
  • Wednesday 27 May – 12:15pm
  • Thursday 28 May – 12:15pm

45 Minutes. £69 per child Ages 3+

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Unicorns and Dragons Pony Adventure (Ages 4-10)

In this mystical experience, you will meet a real pony and dress him up to become your very own Unicorn or Dragon.Ride him on a distant trail, through fields and woods to find his secret cave, deep in the forest.

Simba - unicorn at Shetland Pony Club SQ

Journey back on your trusty steed and live happily ever after. Receive a special rosette as a memento of your mega adventure.

Unicorns and Dragons Pony Adventure 2026 dates:

  • (Bank Holiday Monday) Monday 25 May – 10:30am
  • Tuesday 26 May – 10:30am
  • Wednesday 27 May – 10:30am
  • Thursday 28 May – 10:30am

1.5 hours. £89 per child. Ages 4-10

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Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3+. £59 per child. Every weekend and in the holidays too.

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Latest Availabilty Added for Starter Rides

  • Saturday, 16 May- 2:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Saturday, 16 May- 3:15pm – One space
  • Sunday, 17 May- 9:00am 12:15pm Spaces
  • Half Term – Saturday, 23 May- 2:15pm, 3:15pm Spaces
  • Half Term – Sunday, 24 May- 9:00am Spaces
  • Half Term – Sunday, 24 May-12:15pm  Fully Booked
  • Half Term – Mon – Thurs 25-29 May 9.30am Spaces
  • Half Term – Saturday, 30 May- 2:15pm, 3:15pm –  Spaces
  • Half Term Sunday, 31 May- 9:00am, 12:15pm –  Spaces
  • See latest availability online

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Own a Pony Experiences (ages 4-10)

Own a Pony Experiences are 2 hours long and specially designed as early riding experiences for children from age 4 years old- 10 years old. £89 per child

Easter egg Hunt ride

Find out more about Own a Pony Experiences here

Next Availabilty for Own a Pony Experiences

  • Saturday, 16 May – 11:00am – 1 Space
  • Sunday, 17 May – 10:00amFully Booked
  • Sunday, 17 May – 2:15pm – 2 Spaces
  • Half Term – Saturday, 23 May – 11:00amFully Booked
  • Half Term – Sunday, 24 May – 2:15pm  – 1 Space
  • Half Term – Mon – Thurs 25-29 May 2.15pm Spaces
  • Half Term – Saturday, 30 May – 11:00amFully Booked
  • Half Term – Sunday, 31 May – 2:15pm  – Spaces

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Shetland Pony Walking Experiences

Enjoy a delightful morning getting to know an adorable Shetland Pony in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and leading him through the countryside at Shetland Pony Club. Followed by complimentary coffee and brownies, and a rosette to take home.

Sunset Walk with the Shetland Ponies

Shetland Pony Walking Dates for 2026

  • Saturday 27 June 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 11 July 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 25 July 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 8 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 22 August 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 19 September 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 10 October 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Saturday 14 November 2026 – 11:00am-1:00pm

Shetland Pony Walking Safari

  • £89 per person

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Sunset Safaris with a Shetland Pony

Sunset Safari at Shetland Pony Club

Enjoy a delightful evening getting to know an adorable Shetland Pony in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Come and spend time learning about and walking him in the beautiful Meadows at Shetland Pony Club. Enjoy watching the sun set and round off your evening with a complimentary glass of Prosecco or Elderflower, and a rosette to take home.

  • Thursday 11 June 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Sunday 21 June 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Solstice Sunset Safari)
  • Friday 26 June 7:00pm – 9:00pm Private event for members only
  • £89 per person

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Shetland Pony Parties

Shetland Pony Party -

Learn to ride at Shetland Pony Parties – wonderful learn to ride Shetland pony parties for children aged 3 – 10 years old.

Use of a private facility, your children and their friends can bond with our adorable Shetland Ponies and learn to ride them, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. Two hours. Award winning parties with lots of five star reviews.

  • Mini Shetland Pony Parties – up to 6 – Book online from 18 July – call us for more dates
  • Maxi Shetland Pony Party – 7-18 riders – Book online from 21 June – call us for more dates

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For more dates contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk


May Half Term: Unicorns and Dragons Week is Back!

Our Unicorn and Dragons Week is back at May Half Term only, by popular demand.

Watch the video to capture the atmosphere

From Rosemary, Holly, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Book Now https://shetlandponyclub.co.uk/book-now/

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Unicorns and Dragons Week – May Half Term

Join us for Unicorns Week – May Half Term

Legend has it that real Unicorns and Dragons can be found for one week only in a far-off land in the distant hills of Surrey. Don’t miss out on these very special pony experiences for your child during May Half Term only. Watch the video here.

Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June 2025

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NEW Unicorns and Dragons Mini Pony Adventure (Ages 3-6)

Unicorn Snowdrop at Shetland Pony Club

Legend has it that real unicorns and dragons can be found for one week only in a far-off land in the distant hills of Surrey.

In this enchanting experience, you will meet a real pony and dress him up to become your very own Unicorn or Dragon

Ride him on a short trail, through fields to find his secret cave. Journey back and live happily ever after with a special rosette as a memento of your mini adventure.

45 Minutes. £55 per child Ages 3-6

New Unicorns and Dragons Mini Pony Adventure dates:
  • Sunday 25 May 12:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Monday 26 May 12:15pm – Fully Booked
  • Tuesday 27 May 12:15pm – Spaces
  • Wednesday 28 May 12:15pm – Spaces
  • Thursday 29 May 12:15pm – Spaces
  • Friday 30 May 12:15pm – Spaces
  • Sunday 1 June 12:15pm – Fully Booked

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NEW Unicorns and Dragons Mega Pony Adventure (Ages 4-10)

Unicorn at Shetland Pony Club in Wildflowers

In this mystical experience, you will meet a real pony and dress him up to become your very own Unicorn or Dragon.

Ride him on a distant trail, through fields and woods to find his secret cave, deep in the forest.

Journey back on your trusty steed having unveiled the mystery of these mythical creatures and live happily ever after with a special rosette as a memento of your mega adventure.

1.5 hours. £85 per child. Ages 4-10

New Unicorns and Dragons Mega Pony Adventure dates:
  • Saturday, 24 May 2:30pm – Fully Booked
  • Sunday 25 May 2:30pm – Spaces
  • Monday 26  May 10:30am – Spaces
  • Tuesday 27 May 10:30am – Spaces
  • Wednesday 28 May 10:30am – Spaces
  • Thursday 29 May 10:30am – Spaces
  • Friday 30 May 10:30am – Spaces
  • Saturday, 31 May 2:30pm – Fully Booked
  • Sunday 1 June 2:30pm – Fully Booked

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Learn to Ride a Pony during May Half Term

There are also 2 learn to ride a pony options for your child to enjoy during May Half Term:

  • Starter Rides  are 3/4 hour long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. For children from age 3 +. £55 per child.
  • Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. £85 per child.

Starter Rides

Starter Rides are 45 minutes long and specially designed first-riding experiences for children. Includes pony grooming and a ride on their own adorable Shetland pony. Followed by a certificate presentation. £55 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper. Children MUST be 3 years old at the time of their ride.

Starter Ride at Shetland Pony Club

Starter Ride availability – May Half Term:

  • Sunday 25 May 9am
  • Monday 26 – Friday 30 May 9:30am
  • Sunday 1 June 9am FULL
  • See all our following availability online here

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Own a Pony Experiences

Own a Pony Experiences are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. Includes lots of riding and pony care. Followed by a rosette presentation. £75 per child. Each child will have their own pony and helper.

own a pony experience at Shetland Pony Club

Own a Pony Experience availability – May Half Term

  • Saturday, 24 May 2:15pm
  • Sunday 25 May 2:15pm
  • Monday 26 – Friday 30 May 2:15pm
  • Saturday, 31 May 2:15pm
  • Sunday 1 June 2:15pm

We get really busy – click on our Book Now page for the latest availability

Two-hour session – £85 per child

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Unicorns and Dragons Week – May Half Term

Watch the video here to capture the atmosphere

From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Half Term Jubilee Fun at Shetland Pony Club

We have so much Half Term Jubilee Fun at Shetland Pony Club coming up! It looks like a normal day at The Ranch the ponies are relaxing. However we’re busy building a special Jubilee arch in preparation for our Celebration Jubilee rides next week!

The ponies love the Royal events at The Ranch, and they’re practicing wearing their outfits for the Platinum Jubilee. Can you see what the ponies are wearing in the video?

In the field our special Jubilee arch is coming along nicely, with beautiful purple, white and silver roses. What does Toffee think of the Jubilee arch? Which two ponies are watching the Jubilee arch being built?

Now it’s time for the finishing touches to the Jubilee arch, a crown! The ponies are really looking forward to all the fun riding over Half Term. We have Starter Rides available, Own a Pony Experiences and our Special Jubilee Rides. Do come and join us for lots of pony riding fun over Half Term. Book now!

Watch the video to find out more: Half Term Jubilee Fun at Shetland Pony Club

From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies


Booking update:

What’s on during May Half Term: May 30th-3rd June

Jubilee Rides: Join in the pony fun with Jubilee-themed Pony Dress–Up, riding along our Jubilee Trail around our beautiful meadows, followed by the opportunity to take photos of your child at our Platinum Jubilee Arch.One and a half our and half long. £65 per child.Book now!

  • Monday 30th May 2:30-4pm Full (join wait list)
  • Tuesday 31st May 2:30-4pm Spaces
  • Wednesday 1st June2:30-4pm Limited spaces
  • Thursday 2nd June 2:30-4pm Limited spaces

Own a Pony Experiences: Great for children who are keen to have pony fun and learn about ponies. Enjoy riding and pony care. 2 hours, from age 4, £65 per child. Book now!

  • Saturday 28th May 11am-1pm- Limited Spaces
  • Sunday 29th May 10am-12pm- Limited Spaces
  • Monday 30th May 11am-1pm – Spaces
  • Tuesday 31st May 11am-1pm –Limited Spaces
  • Wednesday 1st June 11am-1pm- Full
  • Thursday 2nd June 11am-1pm- Limited Spaces
  • Friday 3rd June 11am-1pm – Spaces

Starter Rides:–  are 3/4 of an hour long and specially designed first riding experiences for children.  £45 per child. From 3 years old. Book now!

  • Monday 30th May 9am  – Full
  • Monday 30th May 10am  – Full
  • Monday 30th May 2:15pm  – New! Spaces
  • Monday 30th May 3:15pm  – New! Spaces
  • Tuesday 31st May 9am – Limited Spaces
  • Tuesday 31st May 10am – Full
  • Wednesday 1st June 9am –  Spaces
  • Wednesday 1st June 10am – Full
  • Wednesday 1st June 11am – Limited Spaces
  • Wednesday 1st June 12pm – Full
  • Thursday 2nd June- Full
  • Friday 3rd June – Full

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Shetland Pony Parties – back on for 3 year olds! Amazing pony parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of a private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £650 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £25 each. Booking from July.
Summer Pony Day Camps Enjoy the whole day with your favourite Shetland pony. Learn to ride him, look after him and enjoy being with him all day long. 9:30am – 4pm, Summer holidays only.  Age 5+. £135 per day or £540 per week. Filling up fast!
Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk

Getting ready for our Special Jubilee Rides

The ponies are getting ready for our special Jubilee Rides! They are so excited for the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebration. They are practicing wearing Union Jack flags, sparkly crowns, and tiaras.

To celebrate we are putting on special Jubilee fun pony rides along our Jubilee Trail around our beautiful meadows. Pony dress-up, followed by the opportunity to take photos of your child at our Platinum Jubilee Arch. Commemorative rosette and certificate included. Find out more here. 

Come and join us during May half term for Platinum Jubilee Celebration Rides:

  • Monday 30th May 14:30- 16:00
  • Tuesday 31st May 14:30- 16:00
  • Wednesday 1st June 14:30- 16:00
  • Thursday 2nd June 9:15- 10:45
  • Friday 3rd June 14:30- 16:00

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Watch the video to find out more: Getting ready for our special Jubilee Rides!


Booking update

May half term 30th May – 5th June, book now

Platinum Jubilee Celebration Pony Rides  fun pony rides along our Jubilee Trail around our beautiful meadows, with pony dress-up, followed by the opportunity to take photos of your child at our Platinum Jubilee Arch. Commemorative rosette and certificate included. Ages 4 to 10 years old. One and a half hours – £65 per child. New! book now

Starter Rides  back on for 3 year olds! 45 minutes long and are specially designed as first riding experiences for children. £45/ child.

  • Monday 30th May 9am – Limited spaces
  • Monday 30th May 9am- Full
  • Tuesday 31st May 9am – Limited spaces
  • Tuesday 31st May 10am – Full
  • Wednesday 1st June 9am – Limited spaces
  • Wednesday 1st  June 10am,11am,12pm – Full
  • Friday 3rd June 9am – Limited spaces
  • Friday 3rd  June 10am – Full

Own a Pony Experiences – are two hours long and are delightful early riding and learning experiences for children from age 4 years old. £65/ child.

  • Monday 30th May 11am- Spaces
  • Tuesday 31st May 11am – Full
  • Thursday 2nd June 11am – Spaces
  • Friday 3rd June 11am- Spaces

Shetland Pony Parties – back on for 3 year olds! Amazing pony parties for children aged 3 -10 years old. Use of a private facility with 6 ponies, creating magical memories for your child’s birthday. One and a half hours – £650 for 10 children. Extra riding children (up to 18), £25 each. Availability from July

Summer pony camp days and weeks – enjoy the whole day with your favourite Shetland pony. Learn to ride him, look after him and enjoy being with him all day long. 9:30am – 4pm, Summer holidays only. Age 5+. £135 per day or £540 per week. Filling up fast!

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From Rosemary, the Shetland Pony Club Team and all the Shetland ponies

Contact us on: 07734 950 309 or email: info@shetlandponyclub.co.uk