Doncaster
🏟️ 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.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Doncaster 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 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.
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.
Doncaster Racecourse is easily reached by train due to the connections at Doncaster Train Station. Services from CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central, Hull Trains, LNER, Northern Trains, and TransPennine Express connect the town to destinations countrywide including London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
From Doncaster Train Station, it is only a 2.4 km (29 min) walk to the course, or you can take the complimentary shuttle bus service.
For helicopter landing permission at Doncaster Racecourse, please contact Rachel Crabtree at rcrabtree@arenaracingcompany.co.uk. Permission will not be granted until Doncaster Racecourse Management Company Ltd are in possession of, and has confirmed receipt of, a completed Insurance Indemnity Form and a General Aviation Report.
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.
Doncaster Racecourse has a fantastic range of eateries and bars whether you’re looking for an elegant glass of bubbly at the Champagne Lawn or wanting to grab a quick bite to eat in the food court.
Picnics are only permitted in the Family Enclosure at the racecourse. Please note that no drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) may not be brought into any area of the racecourse. Barbecues are not permitted in any part of the course.
The racecourse provides free drinking water at all bars across the site.
Entry gates open approximately 2 hours before the first race.
There are several entrances at the racecourse:
As the racecourse is handily located within the town, it is just a 1.8 km (21 min) walk to the town centre where there are sites, eateries, bars, and shops.
Toilet facilities are located throughout the racecourse in all enclosures.
Doncaster Racecourse hosts a range of racing fixtures events throughout the year with the autumn/winter jump season and the spring/summer flat season. Fixtures can be on a single day or they can last for several days, and each raceday will feature about 7 races and a wide range of entertainment, food, and drink off the track. The most significant fixture is the St. Leger Festival which is held annually in September and features the last of the UK Triple Crown races, the St. Leger.
Doncaster 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 the the Premier Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand Enclosure. Similarly, Grandstand Enclosure tickets may be more expensive on a St. Leger Festival 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 sometimes possible to buy tickets at Doncaster Racecourse on the day of the event. However, this is subject to availability on the day and you risk not being able to enter. 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.
Doncaster Racecourse offers an ample amount of free public parking which is for all racedays (except for during the St. Leger Festival when a fee is requested). Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Doncaster Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Doncaster Racecourse is helpfully situated within walking distance of Doncaster City Centre. The city has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. Please note that for bigger fixtures like the St. Leger Festival, accommodation can book up quickly. See the Doncaster Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Doncaster Racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates usually open about 2 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.
Doncaster Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 50,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom.
