Carlisle
🏟️ Address: Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Carlisle Racecourse is located just off the M6 (Junction 42) and is only a few miles from Carlisle City Centre. Due to its location, the easiest way to reach the venue is by car and there is ample free parking available. You can also reach the course via public bus services or by combining train travel to Carlisle Station with a taxi ride.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Carlisle 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.
Free car and coach parking is available close to the racecourse. Please follow the directional signs to the public car parks as you approach the racecourse. The racecourse opens between 2 and 2.5 hours before the first race.
Disabled parking is also signposted and is located in the North Car Park just across from the Premier Entrance to the racecourse.
The course is fully signposted from Junction 42 of the M6 and from the surrounding areas.
Racegoers can arrive and leave by taxi, but it is advised that taxis are pre-booked.
Carlisle Racecourse can be reached via public bus service 400. Alight at Carlisle Racecourse stop which is directly outside the entrance to the course.
The racecourse is 2.2 miles from Carlisle Station, a major station on the West Coast Main Line, lying 102 miles south of Glasgow Central, and 299 miles north of London Euston.
Stagecoach (01228 597222) operate a bus service to the course from Carlisle (route 65 or 66). Alternatively, the racecourse is only a short taxi ride or a slightly longer walk away (3.5 km (42 min)).
Helicopter landing at the racecourse is available by prior arrangement only.
Although the racecourse lies outwith the city of Carlisle, you can walk to/from the course. It is a 3.7 km (44 min) walk.
Carlisle and northeast England is an affordable part of England to visit. While most accommodation in the area is budget to mid-range, there are some upscale options, particularly in the Cumbrian countryside.
There is a wide range of food and drink on offer during racedays at Carlisle Racecourse. The main restaurant is Swifts Restaurant which is the perfect base from which to soak up all the excitement of a day's racing whilst enjoying an unrivalled fine dining experience.
Racegoers are not permitted to bring alcohol into the course, however, there are bars on-site where alcoholic beverages can be purchased.
Picnics should not be brought into the venue.
The racecourse opens between 2 and 2.5 hours before the first race. If you have booked hospitality, it is recommended that you arrive as soon as the gates open in order to allow sufficient time to enjoy your meal before the racing starts.
Walk-up tickets will be available for racedays that have not already sold out unless when specified otherwise, but it is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the racecourse.
Whether you're looking for a stylish hip flask, a cute teddy bear, some binoculars to enhance your racing experience, or an item of memorabilia, you can find a range of equine-themed items at The Jockey Club shop. Koobit may receive a commission from the supplier if you make a purchase, at no cost to you.
Carlisle Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing fixtures throughout the year with flat racing in the spring and summer months and jump (National Hunt) racing in the autumn and winter months. The biggest meetings at the racecourse are Bell & Cumberland Plate Day and Colin Parker Memorial Day.
Carlisle Racecourse ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, the area the ticket is for, and the seller. For example, tickets for a hospitality package offering panoramic views and dining options will be more expensive than those for standard admission. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive on a bigger raceday than at one of the smaller fixtures. 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.
It is often possible to buy tickets at Carlisle Racecourse on the day of the event. Walk-up tickets will be available for racedays that have not already sold out and you can check individual fixtures on the racecourse website. 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.
Carlisle Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Carlisle Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Carlisle Racecourse is located to the south of Carlisle where there is a good selection of hotels and accommodation. See the Carlisle Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels in Carlisle and near the racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gate opening times at Carlisle Racecourse vary by event, but usually open around 2 - 2.5 hours before the first race. 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. If you have booked hospitality, it is recommended that you arrive as soon as the gates open in order to allow sufficient time to enjoy your meal before the racing starts.
Durdar Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS, United Kingdom.
