Tandridge Priory Riding Centre
📍 Oxted, South East
Family-run riding school in the Surrey hills operating for over 38 years, teaching riders from age 3 upward. Instructors assess skill and confidence levels to match appropriate horses. Accessible by train from Oxted station.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for children aged 4 and up seeking structured riding lessons with instructors who adapt to individual confidence levels. Particularly strong for children who have tried other centres and not progressed — the horse-matching approach produces measurable results. The stable dogs roaming the yard add to the welcoming atmosphere.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Anthony R
2 years ago
“Excellent level of teaching. My daughter has tried a number of places and this one is by far the best. The instructors get to know your skill and confidence level and put you on the right horses with the right responsibility and task levels. My daughter prefers this school to the 3 others she has tried in the area so we enjoy regular outings to it. Well worth considering.”
Carla Hardcastle
6 years ago
“A marvellous stables. With welcoming staff and lovely ponies Tandridge exceeds in terms of prices as we all know horse riding is very expensive hobby. On the occasion of being bitten and bucked off I highly recommend the large beast that is Flint!”
Vicky Dyer
11 months ago
“My 4 year old grandaughter had a riding lesson on Trigger. She throughly enjoyed it. The leader Sienna was very patient with her as she is a right chatterbox. The instructor was great with all the children in the lesson.”
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Overview
Tandridge Priory Riding Centre has operated in the Surrey hills for over 38 years, offering lessons for riders from age 3 to adults of all abilities. Instructors assess each rider's confidence and skill before selecting appropriate horses and ponies from their full-sized string. Hacks are available for experienced riders. Free parking on site; Oxted station is within walking distance.
