
Mottingham Farm Equestrian Centre
📍 London, Greater London
Outdoor equestrian centre across 55 acres with over 40 horses and ponies matched to rider ability. Group lessons, one-to-one sessions, and escorted field rides for ages 4 and up, from first-timers to advanced riders.
Had a great time today at Mottingham Farm Riding Centre. Took my niece & nephew here this afternoon for a beginners horse ride for a duration of an hour. There is a small car park present, can be tight if a few large cars are parked but more than adequate. Very clean & well look after stables with a lovely range if horses. I was told over 30 horses (i think). The staff and volunteers are delightful, so welcoming and knowledgeable! Come in register gwt your helmet fitted then escorted to your allocated horse. Make sure you advise the riding school.of all participants weight, height and age. This will help them allocate the right horse for you. I forgot to ask who my horse walker was but she was a lovely girl. The main instructor too very very good, so encouraging!..I was the only adult in my group as it was for kids but i wanted to join my niece and nephew on the session. I was given a beautiful horse called Rocky! Loved him. Really nice place and a wonderful experience, i will be recommending to my friends to try!! Keep up the good work & thank you everyone for making the experience a really good one!!...🙏🙌
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The top choice in South East London for families introducing children to horse riding. Patient instructors receive consistent praise for managing nervous first-timers, and the horse-matching process builds trust from the first lesson. Adults can ride alongside children, making it a genuine family activity.
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andy kent
a year ago
“Had a great time today at Mottingham Farm Riding Centre. Took my niece & nephew here this afternoon for a beginners horse ride for a duration of an hour. There is a small car park present, can be tight if a few large cars are parked but more than adequate. Very clean & well look after stables with a lovely range if horses. I was told over 30 horses (i think). The staff and volunteers are delightful, so welcoming and knowledgeable! Come in register gwt your helmet fitted then escorted to your allocated horse. Make sure you advise the riding school.of all participants weight, height and age. This will help them allocate the right horse for you. I forgot to ask who my horse walker was but she was a lovely girl. The main instructor too very very good, so encouraging!..I was the only adult in my group as it was for kids but i wanted to join my niece and nephew on the session. I was given a beautiful horse called Rocky! Loved him. Really nice place and a wonderful experience, i will be recommending to my friends to try!! Keep up the good work & thank you everyone for making the experience a really good one!!...🙏🙌”
Diana D
7 months ago
“Such a beautiful place. The location is easy to find and that’s a big plus. It’s been the first lesson for my teenage son, and we have no experience with horses. The process has been so smooth, easy to follow, and the learning was structured and friendly. The staff members are so welcoming and helpful, we felt at ease. Thank you so much!”
Paula Snasdell
3 years ago
“Such a beautiful place for the kids to ride. My daughter was a bit nervous today and the instructors were so supportive, she came back with a huge smile on her face and can't wait to go back. Updating to say I cannot recommend this riding school enough, my daughters confidence is growing and she is riding so well.”
Dalia AlAnsari
8 months ago
“Wonderful riding experience with very friendly staff and lovely horses. We are visiting from Qatar and my kids loved this place, will definitely come again.”
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Overview
Mottingham Farm Equestrian Centre runs lessons across 55 acres of fields and an outdoor school. Over 40 horses and ponies with distinct personalities are matched to each rider's weight, height, and ability. Group and individual lessons are available from age 4, with escorted rides through the farm's open fields. Helmets are fitted on site. The car park can be tight with larger vehicles.







