What more could you want for a day out in the country? One of Lincolnshire’s most beautiful estates to explore, over a 100 trade stands to peruse at your leisure, family entertainments and arena attractions to delight and amaze and a host of the worlds best event riders to watch and follow in the intimate settings of Belton International Horse Trials.

This year’s event sees a host of fantastic developments that promises to deliver a wonderful weekend for all the family, based just off the A1 in the grounds of The National Trusts Belton House.

With the competition line up confirmed, Belton can boast it’s strongest line up EVER! In this Olympic year the UK’s teamGB hopefuls will all be attending Belton in a hope to impressing the selection committee and gain points to boost their qualification chances for this years games at Greenwich. Among competitors there will be 3 ex World Champions (Zara Phillips, Blyth Tait & Jean Tuelere), all perspective TeamGB candidates, including William Fox-Pitt, Mary King, Oliver Townend, Pippa Funnell, Piggy French, Matthew Wright and many, many more. If this wasn’t enough, there will also be Olympic team members from the Irish, French and New Zealand teams along with a multitude of the continents top riders coming over to ensure they don’t miss this mammoth early season Equifest ! All will be running over Captain Mark Phillips challenging and beautifully designed 3* and advanced courses.

Belton 2012 has it all to offer, with shopping at the likes of Joules, Urchin and Henley & Barr, sumptuous tasty treats and bargains galore. Classic car shows, Stunt team displays, dog agility shows and a traditional fun-fair to name but a few of the attractions taking place. Not forgetting the stunning scenery and acres & acres of beautiful unspoiled Park land to explore. This really is a day out you and the family will not want to miss. There are also tickets available for lunch packages on all three days, further details at www.granthamcup.co.uk. Friday see’s late night shopping available to everyone and entry after 4pm is free.

So, don the walking boots, get the dog and pack the car because this weekend is going to be a great way to begin spring and you could even find yourself standing shoulder to shoulder with an Olympic champion or two.

This will truly be a fun day out for all the family; whether you’re interested in horses or just enjoy a perfect day out in the country. Tickets are available on the gate and range from £10 pp on Friday and £15 pp Sat/Sun, children under 14 are free!. Why not treat yourself and spend the day hopping in and out of the exclusive members enclosure (£10 pp) where you can enjoy arena side seating whilst sipping a glass of your favorite weekend tipple.

For a full timetable and to find out what’s happening over the entire weekend visit www.granthamcup.co.uk or call 01949 829061