Great Yarmouth
🏟️ Address: Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Fremantle Road, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AU, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its rural location and the plentiful free parking on-site, Great Yarmouth Racecourse is best reached via car. There is Great Yarmouth Train Station about 1 mile from the course which has services into Norwich and, from there, further afield.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Great Yarmouth 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.
The racecourse is situated to the north of Great Yarmouth towards Caister. From the North and Midlands, it can be reached via the A47. The main approaches from the South are the A11 (joining the A47 South of Norwich) and the A12 via Colchester, Ipswich, and Lowestoft.
Parking is free and plentiful at the racecourse. Just follow the signs as you enter.
A designated area is reserved close to the admissions turnstiles for disabled parking. Early arrival is recommended, particularly on feature racedays, to secure parking in this location. To park in the designated disabled spaces, please advise the stewards if you are an official Blue Badge holder, and please display it prominently. Please be aware that although the car park is on flat land, it can be uneven in places, and consists of a combination of grass and shingle path.
Bus is a popular way to reach the racecourse due to its connections with multiple public bus routes:
Coach groups are welcome at the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to allocated coach parking.
Great Yarmouth railway station is approximately 2.6 km (31 min) from the racecourse and serves mainline services via Norwich. From the station, you can walk or take a bus to the racecourse.
Helicopters may land (by prior arrangement with the management) at the racecourse. For aeroplanes, please contact Ludham Airfield, Don Sargant, on 07747 535135 or www.ludhamairfield.org.
As a seaside resort, Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area boasts a wide selection of luxury rentals, but most areas also make it easy to find mid-range hotels and B&Bs.
There are 2 main restaurants at Great Yarmouth Racecourse: the Trafalgar Restaurant and Hoops Champagne Bar.
There are 2 areas that are particularly family-friendly. The Family Tea Room has a superb adventure playground for the children to enjoy, along with a wide range of drinks, sandwiches, and cakes. The Fast Food Lawn offers multiple fast food options, to please even the fussiest eater!
There are a number of lively bars, where you can soak up the atmosphere of the day, and enjoy a wide selection of beverages. Most of the bars also include Plasma TVs for you to enjoy the action, and some also serve snacks. Take your pick from The Victory Bar, The Vice Admiral Bar, Buttery Bar, Grandstand & Paddock Bar 1 (Through the Porthole), and Grandstand & Paddock Bar 2.
Picnics are allowed to be brought into the racecourse in the General Enclosure, with the exception of alcohol.
Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse is situated just on the outskirts of the seaside town, so there is much to see and do within walking distance of the course including visiting the beach which is just 1.0 km (12 min) away!
Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier. Please use gates 1-5 at the main car park to access the racecourse.
There are toilet facilities located conveniently throughout the venue.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse hosts a range of horse Racing fixtures from April to October when the UK flat racing season is taking place. One of the bigger fixtures at the course is the Eastern Festival.
Great Yarmouth 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 Premier Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Similarly, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure tickets may be more expensive on a bigger raceday like the Eastern Festival 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.
Walk-up tickets are sometimes available if a raceday has 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.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. Traffic around the course can build up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Great Yarmouth Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse is situated to the north of the seaside town and there is a good range of hotel and accommodation options to choose from in the local area. See the Great Yarmouth 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, but may open earlier on some racedays. 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.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 7,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Fremantle Road, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4AU, United Kingdom.
