Middlesbrough
🏟️ Address: Sedgefield Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 2HW, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
There are several ways to travel to Sedgefield Racecourse, however, due to its rural location, the easiest way to arrive is by car. There are train stations nearby, but they are a car or taxi drive away.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Sedgefield 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.
Sedgefield is conveniently situated 5 minutes from Junction 60 off the A1(M) and is clearly signposted from there. The racecourse lies just outside the village of Sedgefield and is only 20 minutes from Teesside, Darlington, and Durham city centre.
There is free parking available. Signage and Stewards will direct you to where you can park.
There is a designated, reserved area close to the admissions turnstiles for disabled parking, though it is recommended to arrive early (particularly on feature racedays) to secure your parking in this location. If you advise the car park stewards of your disability, they can direct you to the reserved parking. Please be aware that although the car park is on flat land, it can be uneven in places.
Taxis can be hired from travel between the stations at Darlington and Durham and Sedgefield Racecourse. It is recommended that you prebook a taxi for leaving at the end of the raceday.
Middlesbrough is an affordable town to visit with plenty of mid-range and budget hotels to stay in, as well as a number of quaint B&Bs, most of which are located within the town centre itself.
Different bars and food outlets will be available depending on how busy the fixture is likely to be. A variety of food is available from The Sea Merchant situated in the Grandstand & Paddock area. Offering delicious, traditional fish & chips, as well as pies, burgers, and pastries. Located opposite the entrance turnstiles, Bistro 1927 has a great bar serving draught beer and lager and freshly ground Italian coffees.
No food or drink can be brought into the racecourse. No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse.
Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
Please use the Main Gate entrance. Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the racecourse.
The nearest bus stop to Sedgefield Racecourse is Racecourse Lane-Cricket Gd which is a 750 m (9 min) walk away and served by public bus routes UTCC and X22.
The racecourse welcomes coach groups. On arrival, coaches will be directed to the allocated coach parking.
The nearest mainline stations to Sedgefield are situated in Darlington and Durham, both are approximately 20 minutes away by car or taxi. Darlington Train Station (DAR) is only 11 miles from Sedgefield Racecourse.
Helicopter landing facilities are available at the course by prior permission.
The racecourse is a 2.2 km (26 min) walk from the centre of Sedgefield where there is a small selection of shops and eateries.
As a jump (National Hunt) racing course, Sedgefield Racecourse hosts a range of horse Racing fixtures throughout the autumn, winter, and early spring.
Ticket prices vary depending on a number of factors including the event, whether the ticket includes hospitality, and the seller. For example, tickets for a hospitality area offering a dining option will be more expensive than those for standard admission in the main enclosure. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive on certain racedays. 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 Sedgefield Racecourse on the day of the event if the event 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.
The racecourse offers an ample amount of free parking for all racegoers and there will be signage and stewards at the venue on the raceday to direct you. See the Sedgefield Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Sedgefield Racecourse is in a rural location close to Sedgefield where there is a small selection of accommodation options including the Travelodge, the Hardwick Hall Hotel, and holiday cottages. For a broader range, visitors may wish to look at staying in nearby Darlington or Durham. See the Sedgefield 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 at Sedgefield Racecourse, though on some racedays, this may be earlier. 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.
Sedgefield Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 5,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Racecourse Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 2HW, United Kingdom.
