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Christmas Jumper Raceday 12-13 Dec 2025

Overview

⏱️2 daysApproximate duration
🏟️Large sizedVenue capacity is 50,000
❤️‍🔥Popular eventCurrently trending with fans

Prepare for a day filled with enchantment at Doncaster Racecourse as they present an exhilarating Raceday event with a holiday twist. Join them as they countdown to Christmas with a day brimming with excitement and cheerful holiday spirit.

Festive jumper competitions – don your most captivating festive jumper and look out for Santa's Spotters, who will reward the best jumper wearers with fantastic prizes. Showcase your holiday spirit in style!
Christmas trees adorn the course – immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere as the racecourse transforms into a winter wonderland, with beautifully decorated Christmas trees scattered throughout. Capture Instagram-worthy moments!
Holiday tunes fill the air – let the cheerful sounds of classic holiday songs set the mood as they play throughout the course, adding a harmonious atmosphere to your day
Santa's special ticket giveaways – look out for Santa's little helpers, who will be giving away tickets and spreading festive joy

Whether you're a racing enthusiast or seeking a fun-filled day out with family, friends or colleagues, our Christmas Jumper Raceday promises an extraordinary experience for all. Embrace the holiday spirit and make this Christmas unforgettable.

Christmas Jumper Raceday Tickets

Sales Open

Christmas Jumper Raceday ticket sales are open!

Doncaster Racecourse is divided into several enclosures with varying dress code restrictions, access levels, and ticket price brackets. Hospitality packages are also available at the venue. Racegoers purchase a ticket for a full day of racing with access to one of the following:

Premier Enclosure - experience the best views of the racing with access to the majority of the course. Located on the third floor of the main stand, enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of a raceday from the beautiful glass-fronted Premier Suite
County Enclosure - offers the perfect festival experience with street food and a vibrant atmosphere in which to enjoy a great day at the races
Grandstand Enclosure - offers great views of the racing as well as access to the Betting Ring and Hall alongside the fantastic Clocktower Champagne Court

Subject to availability, tickets can be updated on the day.

Christmas Jumper Raceday Tickets | 12-13 Dec 2025 | Doncaster Racecourse | Koobit

Ticket Options

🧒 Child Tickets

Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult. You’ll need to select a child ticket when making your booking.

👨‍🎓 Student Tickets

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

🧓 Senior Tickets

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

👨‍🦽 Disabled Tickets

Carers will receive free admission to the racecourse when accompanying a paying disabled guest. Carer tickets can be claimed by emailing proof of disability e.g. a Blue Badge (with accompanying photo ID), Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or signed letter from GP (with accompanying photo ID) to tickets@doncasterracecourse.co.uk. You will need to book your full price tickets first and include your unique booking reference number for these in the email. The carer ticket will then be added to your booking and emailed out no later than 48 hours in advance of the race day. Subject to availability.

There is wheelchair viewing within the main stand with designated spots and the course is accessible to wheelchairs on all levels of the main stand and Leger stand.

Christmas Jumper Raceday Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Friday 12 December: Christmas Jumper Raceday \| Friday
09:40	Entry Gates	Doors Open
11:40	Horse Racing	Download The At The Races App Juvenile Maiden Hurdle	2m ½f
12:15	Horse Racing	Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase	3m
12:50	Horse Racing	Attheraces.com/marketmovers Novices' Handicap Hurdle	2m 3½f
13:25	Horse Racing	Watch Unbridled On Attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle	2m 3½f
13:57	Horse Racing	Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase	2m 4½f
14:32	Horse Racing	Free Tips Daily On Attheraces.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle	3m ½f
15:07	Horse Racing	Download The At The Races App Handicap Hurdle	2m ½f

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

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

Doncaster Racecourse is easily accessed via a range of forms of transport. It has excellent links to the motorway network including M1 (junction 32), M18 (junction 3/4), A1M (junction 36), and the M62. There are also good train and bus connections to the course.

🅿️ Parking

Car Park A is just a 320 m (4 min) walk to the course entrance. Parking here costs £5 per car.

Parking is free in Car Park C at Doncaster Racecourse except for during the St Leger Festival. This Car Park is at the family entrance at the bottom end of the course and is a slightly longer walk to the entrance than Car Park A.

The Coach Park is located at the family entrance and is free parking for coaches.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Doncaster Racecourse can be reached by public bus routes 57c, 57f, 58a, and 58c from the town centre. Alight at the Bawtry Road/Leger Way stop which is a 320 m (4 min) walk to the course entrance.

A shuttle bus service runs between the racecourse and Doncaster Interchange (Train Station) for all race meetings. It will commence from the Interchange at approximately the time when the gates open and continue until approximately 30 mins before the first race. The return journey (which will stop at a designated point on sound of the bell) will start just after the penultimate race, and continue until approximately 1 hour after the last race. If there is entertainment following racing the service will continue until this has finished.

🚆 Train

Accommodation

Doncaster is a small northern town with a number of mid-range and budget hotels, b&bs, and guesthouses. The majority are located in Doncaster town centre where the best bars and restaurants can be found.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Doncaster

Language

English

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Time Zone

GMT (GMTZ)

Named after the River Don which runs through its centre, Doncaster is an endearing minster town. Surrounded by the hilly Yorkshire countryside yet just 30 km away from the city of Sheffield, Doncaster…

Flights & International Travel

Doncaster’s primary airport is Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA) which offers direct flights to and from many major European cities. Those travelling from…

Things To Do

Be amazed at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum – situated on the original RAF Doncaster site, this extraordinary aircraft museum displays an impressive selection of British aircraft from the first years of flight to the present day

Average weather in December

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6°C

high

3°C

low

🌧️

9 mm

6 days

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Christmas Jumper Raceday 12-13 Dec 2025

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