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🏟️ Address: Haydock Park Racecourse, Lodge Lane, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Haydock Park is located just 1 mile from Junction 23 of the M6 and has extensive parking space, so is popularly accessed by car. As it is situated close to Liverpool and Manchester as well as Warrington and Wigan, the venue has extensive public transport links with connections to all areas of the country.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Haydock 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.
All traffic should enter the racecourse from the A49 down the racecourse main drive. The Golborne / East entrance is also open.
All parking is free of charge at the racecourse. There are 3 reserved car parks for those racegoers with reserved car park passes (normally provided with hospitality badges and to members, owners, and jockeys) and a large gravel car park for all to use.
There are accessible parking facilities located close to the site entrance.
Taxis can drop-off and pick-up racegoers at the venue. It is a useful way to get to the course from Newton-le-Willows and the nearest train station as well as from local hotels.
As one of England’s most touristic cities, Liverpool has a wide range of high-end to affordable accommodation including boutique hotels, luxury chain hotels, hostels, and Airbnb’s. Of course, the inner-city suburbs tend to be most expensive, but you can stay there on a shoestring budget if you wish.
You will be able to purchase food and drink on-site from various outlets. Food and drink outlets will be using a contactless payment method only. There are restaurant and dining hospitality packages available, or you can just visit one of the numerous concession stands at the racecourse.
Picnics are permitted in the grassed area at the front of the grandstand only. Many racegoers like to bring their own picnic and enjoy it in the car park.
Alcohol will be served on the day at the various bars and eateries. Bringing alcohol into the racecourse is not permitted in any enclosure.
Gates normally open 2 hours prior to the first race on Saturdays and 1 hour prior on every other day of the week. Even on quiet days, traffic around the area and onsite can build up so it is best to arrive in plenty of time.
Visitors can travel to the racecourse by public bus using the services listed below. The venue is a 644 m (8 min) walk from the bus stop.
On certain racedays there is a complimentary shuttle bus from Newton-le-Willows train station from 2 hours before the first race with return journeys after racing. The selection of racedays with a complimentary shuttle bus service can change: please see the racecourse website for details on the current selection.
Train is one way to reach Haydock Park because of its connections with multiple lines:
Shuttle buses or public buses are a good way to get to the course from Newton-le-Willows station. From both Wigan North Western and Warrington Bank Quay stations, you can take a taxi to the course.
Haydock Park has an airfield and helicopter landing area for chartered travel.
Haydock Park is a 1.6 km (19 min) walk from Ashton-in-Makerfield which is the nearest town and has access to shops and eateries.
There are toilet facilities located throughout the venue in all enclosures.
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.
Haydock Park 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. Some of the biggest meetings at the racecourse are the Old Newton Cup Festival, the Rose of Lancaster Carnival, and Tommy Whittle Chase Day.
Haydock 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 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 Old Newton Cup 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.
It is sometimes possible to buy tickets at Haydock Park 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.
Haydock Park 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 Haydock Park Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Haydock Park Racecourse is located close to Newton-le-Willows and the surrounding area offers some accommodation options. For more options to suit all needs and budgets, visitors can look at accommodation in Warrington, Liverpool, and Manchester which are easily accessed from the racecourse. See the Haydock Park Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Haydock Park Racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates normally open 2 hours prior to the first race on Saturdays and 1 hour prior on every other day of the week. 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.
Haydock Park Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 20,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Lodge Lane, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ, United Kingdom.
