Since 1976 visitors to Arlington have had the opportunity ‘travel back in time’ in a trip in a real working carriage, pulled by two horses and driven by our Head Coachman and Groom. They also provide carriage driving lessons and host Carriage Driving Experience Days.

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Arlington is the ideal place to try carriage driving, with its mix of private roads and country lanes around the estate. We have a full range of facilities including a rein simulator, traffic-free training areas with cones and even a reference library containing books on driving and harnessing skills and care and maintenance of the carriage.

If you want to learn to drive a carriage or just want to try something different, Arlington Court’s experienced staff can tailor the training to your needs.

Private Tuition: For one or two people.

• Tuition is available on week days, from March to October.
• Lessons start at 9 am and last between two and a half and three hours.

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Experience Carriage Driving Days: For up to 14 people

• Available from March to October. We hold three Experience Carriage Driving Days for the public each year.
• Alternatively, we can arrange for private groups to hold their own day.
• Spend the morning learning how to harness a horse and handle the reins before driving the carriage in the afternoon.
• A two-course lunch and a tour of the Carriage Collection are included.

We can arrange gift certificates for private tuition or Driving Days if required.

For more information and to book please contact the Property Office on 01271 850296 or e-mail arlingtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk