Hurworth Hunt

Hurworth Hunt The Hurworth Hunt is a small, friendly pack based in North Yorkshire that trail hunts within the law (Hunting Act 2004). Please get in touch with the Hon.

The Hurworth Hunt is steeped in history, being one of the oldest hunts in the country. The early history of the pack is not easy to unravel, but the first official records commence in 1803 when the Wilkinson brothers of Neasham Abbey took over the pack. There is however, earlier reference to a pack being kept by a Mr Turner of Hurworth in 1775, and in 1790 “Nimrod” refers to the Hurworth’s foxhoun

ds. In 1927 Colonel Bell of Mount Grace Priory financed the construction of the Hunt kennels at West Rounton, near Northallerton, where the hounds are kennelled to this day. The Hurworth country is traditionally within North Yorkshire, Durham and Cleveland. It is mainly grass and arable with some plough and some forestry to the east. Baily's relates that "obstacles are plentiful and varied, and are mainly timber and hedges, with some hunt jumps"

Our neighbouring hunts are the Bedale, Bilsdale, Cleveland, South Durham and Zetland. Visitors, irrespective of their age, experience and knowledge of hunting are very welcome to come out with us (all the known conditions permitting). Secretary who can advise you of details - e.g. rates, times of meets, directions, where to unbox, etc. They will be very pleased to hear from you and to answer any questions you may have. We particularly welcome and encourage children and young persons coming out and riding to hounds as we recognise them as hunting's future. We also particularly welcome members from the local branches of the Pony Club. Our days are entirely dependent on the support and goodwill of local landowners and farmers, for which we are immensely grateful. We are a very social hunt with a number of events throughout the year, from hunt balls to hunter trials, mounted hound exercise mornings, quiz nights, and the annual Point to Point. The aims of this page to share life with hounds and horses, and to promote the countryside in which we live.

20/06/2026

Thank you all for your support over the past 12 weeks. The response has been amazing with tens of thousands of people writing to the government to protect trail hunting and rural communities. Thank you all so much! Stay tuned for more.

We always look forward to showing our hounds at Festival of Hounds!
18/06/2026

We always look forward to showing our hounds at Festival of Hounds!

'The British Hound Sports Association is proud to be organising this year's Festival of Hounds at Peterborough – a celebration of our hounds, our heritage and our future.
Join us for a fantastic day showcasing the very best of the hunting community, with hounds from across the country, trade stands, displays, attractions and much more.
This year, your support is needed more than ever
Whether you're a lifelong supporter or simply interested in learning more about our traditions and countryside way of life, we'd love to see you there.
🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://festivalofhounds.com/buy-tickets/
'

18/06/2026

Fantastic to see hounds parading in the Main Ring at the Lincolnshire Show today.

We’ll be parading our hounds at the North Yorkshire County Show on Sunday. Come along to meet our beautiful hounds!

Your countryside needs YOU!! 💙The consultation on banning trail hunting concludes at midnight TONIGHT, Thursday 18th. N...
18/06/2026

Your countryside needs YOU!! 💙

The consultation on banning trail hunting concludes at midnight TONIGHT, Thursday 18th. NOW is the time to have your say!!

We must act with urgency to protect and support the traditions of the countryside, as well as jobs and livelihoods… Your vet, your farrier, your feed merchant, your saddler, your tack shop, the business that services your horsebox, your livery yard, the farm where you buy your straw!!!

Please sign below and share with as many people as you can 👇🏼

https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026

Countryside Alliance
British Hound Sports Association

17/06/2026

‘Everything to play for’: your last chance to have a say on proposed trail-hunting ban. Read more below

We’re looking forward to parading hounds at North Yorkshire County Show next Sunday. Come along to a great traditional c...
11/06/2026

We’re looking forward to parading hounds at North Yorkshire County Show next Sunday. Come along to a great traditional country show and meet our beautiful hounds.

We've got lots of events planned for this summer!🚲Sat 4th July - Hound Exercise on Bicycles - Hurworth Kennels🚲 Sat 18th...
11/06/2026

We've got lots of events planned for this summer!
🚲Sat 4th July - Hound Exercise on Bicycles - Hurworth Kennels
🚲 Sat 18th July - Hound Exercise on Bicycles - Hurworth Kennels
🐎 Sat 8th August - Mounted Hound Exercise - Kirby Knowle
🐎 BH Mon 31st August - Mounted Hound Exercise - Stank Hall
🐎 Sat 5th September - Mounted Hound Exercise - Hurworth Kennels

🐎 Date TBC - Tiny tots mounted hound exercise morning

Hope you can join us!

View all our events here - https://www.facebook.com/HurworthHunt/events

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The Kennels, West Rounton
Northallerton
DL62LN

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