Bank Holiday Family Day – Curtains Up at the Races Tickets | 31 Aug 2026 | Ripon Racecourse

Bank Holiday Family Day – Curtains Up at the Races Tickets | 31 Aug 2026 | Ripon Racecourse | Koobit

Ticket Options

🧒 Child Tickets

All racegoers aged 17 and younger are admitted free of charge to all fixtures at Ripon Racecourse when accompanied by an adult. They do not require a ticket.

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

There are no discounted tickets for students and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.

🧓 Senior Tickets

There are discounted tickets available in some areas of the racecourse for racegoers over the age of 60.

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

Ripon Racecourse has tried to ensure the venue is as accessible as possible by providing several accessible viewing areas:

Club Enclosure - there is a lift allowing access to both the 1st and 2nd floor with further viewing points reserved to disabled customers; guidance to viewing point can be obtained from staff
Paddock Enclosure - there is complete disabled access as the enclosure is completely flat. There is a disabled raised viewing point located in the paddock area near the finishing posts
Course Enclosure - an open grassed enclosure and provides the ease of parking your car a few yards away. There is a sloped area providing great viewing options for all but it is mainly comprised of flat land which ensures accessibility

Bank Holiday Family Day – Curtains Up at the Races Schedule

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Monday 31 August
14:25	Horse Racing	British Stallion Studs Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes	6f
15:00	Horse Racing	Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships 2023 Restricted Maiden Stakes	1m 2f
15:35	Horse Racing	British Stallion Studs Ebf Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes	6f
16:10	Horse Racing	Ripon Rowels Handicap	1m
16:45	Horse Racing	Blossom Homecare Harrogate And Ripon Handicap	1m 2f
17:15	Horse Racing	Aja Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys' Handicap	1m 3f
	Horse Racing	Bank Holiday Family Day

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1UG, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

Due to the rural location of the venue and the parking available on arrival, Ripon Racecourse is most easily reached by car. There are also shuttle buses that collect/drop racegoers off from the centre of Ripon, and from the bus station here, you can reach areas further afield across the country.

🅿️ Parking

Ripon is most easily accessed by the A1 (M). Traffic does build up around the entrance in the lead-up to the first race so it is advisable to arrive in plenty of time.

There are 2 entrances into the racecourse for cars:

Main FREE Car Park - giving access to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are planning on walking into the centre at a price per person
Cars on Course - allows you to drive into the centre of the racecourse at a price per car carrying up to 4 adults

There is a limited number of disabled parking spaces on-site so it is advisable to arrive early to ensure guaranteeing a space. The ground is level from parking through to both the Paddock and Club ticket gates.

🚖️ Taxi

The racecourse is approximately 2 miles from the centre of Ripon which is a short taxi ride or a relatively easy walk. Taxi companies in Ripon include:

P&P Cars - 01765 608532 or freephone 0800 032 8192
Radio Cars - 01765 692999 or 01765 606860

🚍 Coach & Bus

Accommodation

Attracting a fair amount of tourists throughout the year to its scenic and historic location, Ripon is among the more expensive cities to visit in the UK. As a somewhat upscale destination, it offers plentiful upscale accommodation. However, there are more reasonable options for those on a smaller budget too. Plus, there is a full range of accommodation options to be found from country estates to caravans if you are willing to look beyond the city.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Ripon

Language

English

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Time Zone

GMT (GMTZ)

Ripon is a small cathedral city residing in the centre of North Yorkshire’s stunning country landscapes. As the third smallest city in England, much smaller than many towns, in fact, Ripon exudes a particularly…

Flights & International Travel

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Things To Do

Admire the interiors of Newby Hall – get an exclusive look inside the private residence of Richard Compton, a Grade I listed 17th-century estate complete with ornate furnishings, servants' quarters, and a splendid English garden

Average weather in August

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19°C

high

12°C

low

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29 mm

14 days

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Bank Holiday Family Day – Curtains Up at the Races 31 Aug 2026

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