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🏟️ Address: Hamilton Park Racecourse, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Hamilton Park Racecourse is easily reached by car and has ample free parking. Due to its location to the south of Glasgow, there are also fantastic public transport links.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Hamilton Park 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.
There is free parking in the main public car park (entry via Gate 4) for all meetings. There is also the Duke's car park (entry via Gate 1) for label holders, annual members, owners, trainers, and jockeys. On busier days/evenings, there is overflow parking at Hamilton College and Caird Street.
Disabled parking bays are available for blue badge holders in Duke's Entrance car park (enter via Gate 1). You may then enter the racecourse via Duke's Entrance at the top of the car park.
Coach parking is available at the course. Small coaches (35-seater or smaller) can enter via Gate 4. Larger coaches (over 35 seats) can enter via Gate 1.
Pre-booked taxis may pick-up and drop-off within the racecourse grounds (via the final gate). Signage on Bothwell Road will direct you and the stewards will also be available within the racecourse grounds. It is highly recommended to book your taxi in advance.
The 255 bus service from Glasgow Buchanan Street runs approximately every 10 minutes. This service also runs from Hamilton Bus station and drops on Bothwell Road.
From Glasgow Central: Hamilton West is the nearest train station (a 1.7 km (20 min) walk) with direct trains from Glasgow Central. From Edinburgh Waverley: Motherwell is the nearest station with onward connections to Hamilton.
Hamilton Park Racecourse is a 2.0 km (24 min) walk from the centre of Hamilton where you can find a small selection of shops and eateries. For more options, you can take the train into the centre of Glasgow.
Glasgow offers a diverse range of accommodation options and neighbourhoods, with everything from trendy boutique inns, budget hostels, and luxury hotels sprinkled throughout the city's neighbourhoods.
There is a variety of food outlets and bars at each raceday to suit all tastes, including gluten free and vegetarian food options:
For standard admission, please use the main entrance. Signs will direct you to the correct entry.
For hospitality, please enter via Duke’s Entrance to be shown to your designated area.
There are toilet facilities located throughout the racecourse in all enclosures.
Hamilton Park Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing fixtures each year in the summer months and specialises in flat racing.
Hamilton Park 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 General Admission. Similarly, General Admission tickets may be more expensive on bigger raceday like Ladies Day 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 Hamilton Park 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.
There is plenty of free parking in the main public car park (entry via Gate 4) for all meetings. There is also the Duke's car park (entry via Gate 1) for label holders, annual members, owners, trainers, and jockeys. Traffic around the course can build up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Hamilton Park Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Hamilton Park Racecourse is situated close to the centre of Hamilton where there is a number of accommodation options. However, there is a wider selection in Glasgow which is a short train or car journey away. See the Hamilton Park Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Hamilton Park 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 Hamilton Park Racecourse vary by event, but usually open between 1 and 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.
Hamilton Park Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 60,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW, United Kingdom.
