Horsing around for Easter

Think of Easter and eggs probably pop into your mind (the chocolate variety, no doubt). But horses should be in there, too, with the annual London Harness Horse Parade in Battersea Park.

This is an Easter tradition, missed last year because of foot and mouth, that has been around since 1886. It originaly started to raise standards in the care and handling of working horses in the capital. Now that it's back, this year's gathering has 300 horse-drawn vehicles from Cumbria to Cornwall, and will be attended by a senior member of the Royal Family, in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee.

Donkeys, mules and many different breeds of horse and ponies will be on display, and among the exhibitors there will be a horse-drawn steam fire engine, a glass coach, a brewer's dray, market carts, delivery vans, a hansom cab and an omnibus.

And with stalls selling all kinds of interesting things, plus amusements and a funfair, the day risks being a great day out for all.

London Harness Horse Parade
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
Enquiries: 020 8871 7534Monday 1st April, 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Free