Bath
🏟️ Address: Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
As Bath Racecourse is about 7 km from the centre of Bath and there is ample free parking at the venue, driving is a great way to arrive. There is a shuttle bus service connecting the racecourse to Bath Spa Train Station. From here, there are links to cities across the country including London and Cardiff.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Bath Racecourse. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Car parking at Bath Racecourse is free and plentiful. If you wish to leave your car overnight, please inform the parking stewards on your arrival and be aware that this is done so at your own risk. As the car park is a golf course, the stewards will direct you outside of any flying golf balls the next day. Please be aware that no caravans can be left overnight.
There is designated accessible parking that is located in close proximity to the main entrance. Just advise the stewards on your arrival that you are a disabled badge holder and require a space.
The Bath Racecourse Shuttle Bus runs before and after each racing fixture. The bus picks up from Manvers Street, outside Bath Spa Train Station, and costs £5 for a return ticket. Children aged 15 and under travel free with a fare-paying adult.
Coach groups are welcome to the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to allocated coach parking.
Bath Spa Station is only 11 minutes by train from Bristol Temple Meads. You can also reach Bath from both the main London Paddington and South Wales lines. There are also regular connections from Cardiff and Birmingham.
You can then transfer from Bath Spa Station to the racecourse in under 15 minutes using the Shuttle Bus Service.
Helicopters may land at the course on a raceday with prior permission from the racecourse. Please call 01225 424609.
Due to its rural location, walking to and from the venue is not recommended.
As one of the most coveted and exclusive cities in the UK, accommodation prices in Bath are higher than the average English city. While there are a few backpacking hostels and a fine selection of mid-range hotels and Airbnb’s, this city is all about luxury.
Bath Racecourse offers a number of choices to casually eat and drink throughout the day. Whether you wish to enjoy a lovely cold glass of bubbly, or just grab a quick snack before the next race. The Bottega Terrazza is situated in the Roof Garden offering delicious Italian food. The Royal Crescent Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience and the Beckford is a modern bar in the Grandstand Enclosure. There is also the 1811 Bar, the Castle and Bell, and various cafes and food trucks.
No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse.
Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier.
For Grandstand tickets, restaurant, and hospitality (including the Roof Garden), please use the main turnstile entrance. If you’ve booked a Centre Course ticket (where available), when entering the racecourse – by car or foot – please continue past the main entrance and past the stables into the Centre Course where you can park.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue.
Bath Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing fixtures throughout the spring and summer months during the UK flat racing season.
Bath Racecourse ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, the enclosure the ticket is for, and the seller. For example, tickets for hospitality areas offering greater access around the course and dining options will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand Enclosure. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive on some racedays than others. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Walk-up tickets are often available for racedays that have not already sold out. Buying your ticket online is generally the most reliable and convenient way to secure your tickets and ensure you get the admission you want and know the price upfront. Prebooked tickets also reduce the amount of time it will take to enter the racecourse on the day.
Bath Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. See the Bath Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Due to the rural location of Bath Racecourse, there may be a limited choice of hotels nearby. For more options, visitors can look at accommodation in Bath which is about 7 km from the racecourse. See the Bath Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates typically open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier. For some events, you can find the gate opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Bath Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 11,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU, United Kingdom.
