BRITAIN is welcoming an eventing European Championships back to the nation for the first time in 10 years next week when the Agria-sponsored event takes place in the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace from September 18th to 21st.

Britain has hosted the event on 11 occasions, including at this venue 20 years ago when their own Zara Phillips (now Tindall) won individual gold and William Fox-Pitt took individual silver, as well as team gold for the hosts.