Welcome To The British Driving Society
Carriage Driving is one of the most exciting and popular equestrian pursuits in the country. The British Driving Society (BDS) was formed in 1957 and is the National organisation for a range of carriage driving activities. The aim of the Society is to support and encourage people interested in carriage driving. The BDS has branches for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and a network of Area Commissioners and assistants covering the whole of the UK.
Training, competitions and social events are run in each locality throughout the year and with a network of coaches and instructors, the society can offer support and encouragement to safely enjoy carriage driving whatever you aspire to.
Your membership also includes Legal Liability Insurance.
Subscription Rates
Adult Membership
1 Adult Membership- A wide range of driving activities
- A Network of AC’s & Instructors on hand
- Free legal liability insurance
- Discounts on tests & Horse Passports
- Opportunity to attend BDS Events
- Subscription to the BDS Yearbook
- BDS Newsletter 3 times a year
Dual Membership
2 Adults (Same Address)- A wide range of driving activities
- A Network of AC’s & Instructors on hand
- Free legal liability insurance
- Discounts on tests & Horse Passports
- Opportunity to attend BDS Events
- Subscription to the BDS Yearbook
- BDS Newsletter 3 times a year
Young Driver
Under 18 Years- A wide range of driving activities
- A Network of AC’s & Instructors on hand
- Free legal liability insurance
- Discounts on tests & Horse Passports
- Opportunity to attend BDS Events
- Subscription to the BDS Yearbook
- BDS Newsletter 3 times a year
* European and the rest of the world memberships are also available.
News & Views
Society News
BDS Annual Show Schedule
BDS Annual Show Schedule Is Now LiveHours of OperationMON – FRI 10:00am – 4:00pm SAT ClosedSUN We are out DrivingTelephone01284-630591Hoste House, Whiting St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1NRDrop Us a Line Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions!
Spring Bonanza Show 2024
Spring Bonanza Show 2024The Spring Bonanza ShowSunday 12th May 2024 Bury Farm Equestrian Centre Please click here to download the Schedule.Hours of OperationMON – FRI 10:00am – 4:00pm SAT ClosedSUN We are out DrivingTelephone01284-630591Hoste House, Whiting St, Bury...
Drive 4 Fun
Drive 4 FunHours of OperationMON – FRI 10:00am – 4:00pm SAT ClosedSUN We are out DrivingTelephone01284-630591Hoste House, Whiting St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1NRDrop Us a Line Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions!
Hours of Operation
MON – FRI
10:00am – 4:00pm
SAT
Closed
SUN
We are out Driving
Telephone
01284-630591
Hoste House, Whiting St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1NR
Drop Us a Line
Don't be shy. Let us know if you have any questions!