Overview
- ⏱️4 daysApproximate duration
- 🏟️Large sizedVenue capacity is 67,000
- 🌟Highly ratedFans scored this event 4.5 stars
- ❤️🔥Popular eventCurrently trending with fans
The Cheltenham Festival is a thrilling 4-day meeting in the UK jump racing calendar. Held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse, the event showcases the finest runners and riders and offers the second-largest prize money in the UK calendar after Aintree’s Grand National.
The meeting originated in 1860 – taking on the title "Festival" by 1907 – and, for many years, was used as a preparation race for the Grand National. In more recent times, Cheltenham has established itself as its own standout event and, in 2005, the 3-day meeting was extended to 4 days. Spectators get to see several Grade 1 races including the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, and Queen Mother Champion Chase, as well as experience the "Cheltenham roar" from the cheering crowds. Adding to the party atmosphere, the meeting usually coincides with St. Patrick’s Day and is very popular with Irish racegoers.
Cheltenham Festival Tickets
During the Cheltenham Festival, the venue is divided into several enclosures with varying access levels, and ticket price brackets. Racegoers purchase a ticket for a full day of racing with access to one of the following:
- Club Enclosure – access to the best race views, viewing access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure, as well as public areas of the Princess Royal Stand. You will also be able to enter the Guinness Village, The Orchard, and The Shopping Village. A variety of hospitality tickets offer food and drink packages on top of entry to the Club Enclosure and you will be able to access both the Tattersalls and Best Mate enclosures
- Tattersalls Enclosure – see the horses in the Parade Ring, then enjoy views opposite the finishing line and side views of the furlong and final fence from the covered grandstand. This enclosure also gives access to the Winners’ Enclosure and the Tented Village and Guinness Village
- Best Mate Enclosure – access to food outlets and bars, as well as the covered grandstand which allows for great head-on views of the racecourse
Subject to availability, you can upgrade a ticket already purchased by contacting the racecourse in advance.
There will often be a range of coach travel and ticket packages meaning you can secure your return travel to the racecourse as well as your entry ticket!
