Overview
- ⏱️2 daysApproximate duration
- 🏟️Large sizedVenue capacity is 70,000
Christmas Racing Weekend is a fantastically festive jump (National Hunt) racing meeting for thoroughbred horses held annually at the magnificent Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire, UK.
A quality 2-day meeting makes Ascot the perfect place to celebrate the festive season in style. As the course's final race meeting of the year, the weekend promises thrilling racing action with the prospect of seeing notable performers on the road to the Cheltenham Festival as well as the Grade 1 Marsh Hurdle (registered as The Long Walk Hurdle), one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races. Off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all the family with festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages.
Christmas Racing Weekend Tickets
For Christmas Racing Weekend, Ascot Racecourse is divided into 2 separate enclosures with varying dress code restrictions, access levels, and ticket price brackets. Racegoers purchase a ticket for a full day of racing with access to 1 of the following:
- King Edward VII Enclosure – the premium enclosure for the meeting with the highest access, an elevated trackside viewing deck with views over the Parade Ring and course, as well as premier bars and restaurants. King Edward VII Enclosure admission can be purchased as a standalone ticket or, if you are purchasing one of the many hospitality options, it will be included in your package
- Queen Anne Enclosure – offers access to a trackside viewing lawn and Parade Ring viewing area, as well as a range of bars, food outlets, and entertainment
Subject to availability, tickets can be upgraded to other enclosures on the day are available e.g. you may be able to purchase an upgrade from Queen Anne Enclosure admission to King Edward VII Enclosure admission.
