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Horse Riding Lessons

The Vauxhall City Farm riding school is closed for renovations until September 2025

Dear Vauxhall City Farm Community

We want to keep you informed about an important update regarding our riding school. In the pursuit of enhancing your experience, we are undertaking planned construction works until September 2025. During this period, we have decided to temporarily pause riding school lessons to ensure the safety and well-being of our riders, staff and animals.

Here are some key details:
Nature of Works: The construction includes essential renovations and improvements to upgrade the VCF site and facilities.
Resumption Date: We anticipate resuming riding school lessons in September 2025, following the completion of construction works.
Programme Enhancements: Alongside the infrastructure upgrades, we are taking this opportunity to review and enhance our riding school programme for an even better experience.

We understand the significance of our riding school to the community and appreciate your patience and understanding during this period of improvement. Our website and social media channels will provide regular updates and our customer service team is available to address any specific questions.

The Farm remains open for visitors, and we encourage you to explore the diverse range of activities and attractions we offer.

We value your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back in September 2025 for an improved riding school experience at Vauxhall City Farm.

Best wishes,

Vauxhall City Farm Team

Questions and Answers

Q1: Why is Vauxhall City Farm pausing lessons at its riding school?
A: Vauxhall City Farm has temporarily paused riding school lessons due to planned construction works that are scheduled to take place until September 2025. This decision has been made to ensure the safety and well-being of our riders, staff, and animals during the construction period.

Q2: What kind of planned works are taking place, and why are they necessary?
A: The planned works include essential renovations and improvements to enhance the overall infrastructure and facilities at our riding school. These upgrades are necessary to provide a better and safer learning environment for our riders. We believe these improvements will significantly enhance the overall experience for both riders and our dedicated team.

Q3: When will riding school lessons resume?
A: We anticipate that riding school lessons will resume in September 2025, following the completion of the planned construction works. We understand the importance of our riding school to our community, and we are working diligently to ensure a timely and smooth reopening.

Q4: Will there be any changes to the riding school programs when lessons resume?
A: While the primary focus is on improving infrastructure and facilities, we are also using this opportunity to review and enhance our riding school programs. We aim to provide an even better and more enriching experience for our riders when lessons resume.

Q5: How can current and prospective riders stay informed about updates during the pause?
A: We will keep our community informed through regular updates on our website and social media channels. Additionally, our customer service team is available to answer any specific questions or concerns you may have. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period of improvement.

Q6: Can I still visit the farm during the construction period?
A: Yes, Vauxhall City Farm remains open to visitors during the construction period. While riding school lessons are temporarily paused, there are still plenty of other activities and attractions to enjoy at the farm. We encourage you to explore and experience the diverse range of offerings available.

Q7: Will the temporary pause affect existing lesson packages or bookings?
A: We are committed to providing a seamless experience for our riders. Existing lessons packages and bookings will be refunded.

We appreciate the understanding and support of our community during this temporary pause. The improvements being made to our riding school will ultimately benefit everyone involved, and we look forward to welcoming you back in September 2025 for an even better riding school experience at Vauxhall City Farm.

Further enquiries

Please email our Riding Team  or call our office during working hours (Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5pm) on 0207 582 4204.

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