Kelso
🏟️ Address: Kelso Racecourse, Golf Course Road, Kelso, TD5 7SX, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its rural location and the parking available on arrival, Kelso Racecourse is most easily reached by car. The course is 1 mile north of Kelso on the B6461 Ednam Road. Kelso is off the A698 by the A68 & A7 from Edinburgh and the A699 from the West.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Kelso 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 parking for cars is provided in the grass field to the west of the entrance gates.
Priority parking, close to the entrance, can be arranged for racegoers who have specific mobility issues.
Get closer to the action by reserving a parking space alongside the finishing straight. Parking is available to be booked (charges vary per raceday) together with raceday admission tickets. Whilst free car parking is available in the main car park (where there is no view of the racecourse), the trackside parking area is the only part of the course where you can bring along your own picnic.
Border Buses operate a service between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Galashiels via Kelso.
The Borders Railway provides opportunities for travel, directly from Edinburgh to Tweedbank via 6 Border towns.
The course's Track2Track service gives you return bus transfer from Tweedbank station to the racecourse for only £10 per person. Why not leave the car at home and take the train for a fun hassle free days racing. Please note this must be booked in advance, book online when you purchase your ticket or call 01573 221221.
If you are coming from the South the nearest station is Berwick-on-Tweed and is 22 miles from the course.
Kelso Racecourse is a 1.8 km (22 min) walk from the centre of Kelso where you can find a small selection of shops and eateries.
As a tiny Scottish town, accommodation options are few in Kelso, but relatively cheap. Rather than chain hotels, the town boasts traditional guest houses, b&bs, and pub hotels.
There is a wide variety of eating and drinking options available at the racecourse; anything from a burger to sitting down to a 3-course meal.
Gates open 2 hours before the first race and it is good to arrive early to familiarise yourself with the course.
Please use the main entrance at the racecourse. Bags may be checked when you enter.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the racecourse.
Kelso Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing fixtures throughout the autumn, winter, and spring months, as the racecourse is known as a jump (National Hunt) racing venue.
Kelso 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 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 more popular racedays 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 Kelso 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.
Kelso Racecourse offers an ample amount of free public parking. Traffic around the course can build up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Kelso Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
As Kelso Racecourse is situated in a rural area, the closest hotel and accommodation options may be found in Kelso or further afield in Berwick-upon-Tweed or even Edinburgh. See the Kelso Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Kelso 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 Kelso Racecourse are 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.
Kelso Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 10,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Golf Course Road, Kelso, TD5 7SX, United Kingdom.
