Bilsdale Riding Centre is a family-run riding school set on a working farm in the North York Moors, near the market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire. The centre offers hacking and trekking across the surrounding moorland, with guided rides suitable for a range of abilities. Riders looking to build time in the saddle can choose from short hacks and longer day rides, all led by the centre's own guides.
Children are well catered for through dedicated pony days, which run during school holidays and give younger riders a chance to spend structured time with the ponies. Stable management training is also offered alongside ridden sessions, covering the practical aspects of looking after a horse. Holiday camps extend this further with multi-day programmes designed to keep children busy during the school breaks.
The facilities include stabling for the centre's horses and farmhouse accommodation on site, which allows the centre to run residential riding breaks for both adults and children. These breaks combine hacking on the moors with time spent around the stables, making them a practical option for visitors from further afield who want a longer stay. A groom and ride service is available for those who prefer to share the workload between themselves and a member of staff.
Rides run daily from 10am to 12 noon and from 2pm to 4pm. Pony days start from GBP 60 per person. The centre is licensed by North Yorkshire Council and sells gift vouchers for anyone wanting to give the experience as a present. Visitors can find Bilsdale Riding Centre at YO62 5LT, with enquiries best made direct to the centre for current availability and booking details.