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Sat 14 Nov 2026 Hickstead, West Sussex
What’s On Saturday 14 November
Your day, hour by hour. Talks on the Main Stage, dogs and music outdoors, and plenty to drop into whenever you like.
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See the Timetable- Car park 09:00
- Doors 09:30
- Closes 16:00
- Dogs welcome
Saturday 14 November 2026
Your Day at a Glance
What’s on the Main Stage, what’s happening outdoors, and what you can wander into at any time.
- 09:00Car park opens
- 09:30Doors open
- 16:00Festival closes
Main Stage
Indoors
Truffle Dog Training Secrets for Beginners
Ben SweetTruffle Forager, truffle dog trainer
Wild Food and Truffle Cooking Demo
Tom RadfordEat the Country, foraging guide and wild food expert
UK Truffle Dog Championships Awards Ceremony
Speaker Panel: To be announced
Live Truffle Cooking Demo
Hajira AhmadBlack Gold Experiences
The Latest Truffle Science and Research, plus Q&A
Prof. Paul ThomasTruffle scientist and cultivator, Mycorrhizal Systems
Outdoors
Open air
Live band
Fun Dog Show:Loveliest Lady
Dog show arena
Fun Dog Show:Handsomest Hound
Dog show arena
Truffle Dog Demo
Ben SweetTruffle Forager, truffle dog trainer
Dog show arena
- Limited to 15 spaces
Beginner Truffle Dog Workshop
Denise Stalder20yrs training truffle dogs & our UK Truffle Dog Champs judge
Truffle Dog Demo
Ben SweetTruffle Forager, truffle dog trainer
Dog show arena
Drop In Any Time
All day
10:00 to 15:30
Have-A-Go truffle dog arenas
Outdoors
10:30 to 15:00
Hot food by Game and Flames
Outside the Beethoven Suite
From 10:00
Collage table with Illustrations By Leaf
Indoors, Beethoven Suite
From 10:00
Bushcraft skills and firelighting
Outdoors
Entries close 13:00
The Truffle Cup
Winner announced 13:20, Main Stage
Timings subject to change.
Hour by Hour
Schedule
Every timed event in the order it happens.
Truffle Dog Training Secrets for Beginners
Wild Food and Truffle Cooking Demo
Live band
UK Truffle Dog Championships Awards Ceremony
Fun Dog Show: Loveliest Lady
Fun Dog Show: Handsomest Hound
Speaker Panel: To be announced
Truffle Dog Demo
Live Truffle Cooking Demo
Beginner Truffle Dog Workshop
The Latest Truffle Science and Research, plus Q&A
Truffle Dog Demo
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Hickstead, West Sussex, Saturday 14th November 2026
Venue Address
Hickstead All England Jumping Course
Sayers Common, Hassocks
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
BN6 9NS
South Gate (main entrance): ///blockage.fiction.ounce
Festival Venue: ///appeal.neatly.honest
By Car
Hickstead is located just off the A23 London to Brighton road, approximately 10 miles north of Brighton and 4 miles south of Haywards Heath. Turn off the A23 at the Hickstead Junction (signposted) and follow festival signage on the day.
Postcode for satnav: BN6 9NS
By Train
The nearest train stations are Haywards Heath (4 miles) and Burgess Hill (3.5 miles). Taxis are available from both stations. Pre-booking a cab for the return journey is strongly recommended.
Parking
On-site parking is available and included in your ticket. Please allow extra time to find a space and follow the directions from our parking marshals on arrival. The car park can fill up, arriving before midday is recommended.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the car park.
Accessibility
Disabled parking spaces are available close to the festival entrance. Please get in touch via our contact page in advance if you have any specific requirements and we will do our best to assist.
Nearby Hotels & Stays
We recommend booking early, accommodation close to the festival date fills up fast. Where noted, properties are known to welcome dogs.
Travelodge HicksteadClosest to venue
A23, Jobs Lane, Hickstead, RH17 5NZ, right next door to the showground. Budget option, 24-hour reception.
The Hickstead Hotel0.8 miles
Job's Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NZ. The closest full hotel to the showground.
The Sportsman Pub🐶 Dog Friendly
Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LQ, ~1.5 miles. Highly rated country pub with rooms. Reviewers specifically praise the welcome for dogs, with blanket beds provided. Outdoor heated pods.
Wheatsheaf Inn, Cuckfield~6 miles
Broad Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5DW. Well-regarded village inn with comfortable rooms and good food in a pretty West Sussex village.
The Birch Hotel, Haywards Heath~7 miles
Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 7SF. Characterful independent hotel in a converted Victorian property. Restaurant on site, 24-hour reception.
The Bent Arms, Lindfield🐶 Dog Friendly
98 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HP, ~8 miles. One of the highest rated options on this list. A proper village pub with B&B rooms, warm atmosphere and known to welcome dogs.
Bective B&B, Haywards Heath🐶 Dog Friendly★ 5.0
Copyhold Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XU, ~8 miles. Perfect five-star B&B with exceptional breakfasts and wonderfully welcoming hosts. Reviewers mention nearby woods ideal for dog walks. Book early, small and personal.
The Windmill Inn, Littleworth🐶 Dog Friendly
Littleworth Lane, Partridge Green, RH13 8EJ, ~10 miles. A beautiful, highly rated country inn with rooms surrounded by fields. Dog friendly with a countryside setting, ideal for those making a full weekend of it.
Dog-friendly status is based on guest reviews, we recommend confirming directly with each property before booking.
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