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🏟️ Address: Southwell Racecourse, Station Road, Rolleston, Southwell, NG25 0TS, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Southwell Racecourse sits about 24 km from Nottingham and there is a multitude of ways to travel to the racecourse. The nearest train station is Rolleston Train Station which is directly next to the course and travels into Nottingham with connections around the country. There is also a bus service which travels to Nottingham and surrounding areas. There are also good road links and ample parking available at the venue for those wishing to drive.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Southwell 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 best postcode for Sat-Nav users attempting to reach Racecourse Road is NG25 0QB. Due to local authority restrictions, Occupation Lane and Station Road in Rolleston cannot be used as a means of access for Sunday and all Floodlight race meetings, so please follow the yellow diversion signs.
There is ample parking available at the racecourse and it is free.
There are also disabled car parking spaces in car parks A and B.
There is an excellent and very frequent bus service from Nottingham to Southwell 7 days a week, This is the No. 26 service from stop K1 at Nottingham Bus Station.
The racecourse welcomes coach groups to the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to allocated coach parking.
Nottingham is a small city with fair prices, so it’s easy to find budget accommodation, but don’t expect to find so many high-end hotels.
There are many quick and tasty options available for those who want to grab a bite to eat or a refreshing beverage and you are never too far away from the action. Whether you choose to tuck into some delicious fish and chips or perch in the Minster Bar or Sherwood Bar with a cold drink, you will still be close to the racing.
No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse.
Picnics can be brought in to the racecourse on any raceday and can be consumed in any outside area. Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
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 venue.
The nearest station is Rolleston which is adjacent to the course (just a 80 m (1 min) walk from the entrance). Rolleston Train Station lies on the Nottingham to Lincoln line. If you arrive at Newark Station, then it is about a 9-mile journey to Racecourse Road, Southwell. The operator East Midlands Trains runs additional train services calling at Rolleston on racedays in line with the first and last race times. For more details on the scheduled times please go to: www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk.
As Southwell Racecourse is located in such a rural area, it is not advised that racegoers walk to or from the course, but instead driving or use public transport.
Southwell Racecourse stages horse racing fixtures throughout the year as it has an all-weather flat racing track as well as a turf jump racing course.
Ticket prices for racedays at Southwell will vary depending on a number of factors including the event, whether the ticket includes hospitality extras, and the seller. For example, tickets for a hospitality package offering dining options will be more expensive than those for standard admission. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive on certain races. 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 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.
Southwell Racecourse offers plentiful public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. See the Southwell Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Southwell Racecourse is located in a rural area: for a wider choice of hotel and accommodation options, it may be better for visitors to look at nearby Newark-on-Trent or even Nottingham. See the Southwell Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Southwell Racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
At Southwell Racecourse, gates typically open 2 hours before the first race, however, this can be 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.
Southwell Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 3,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Station Road, Rolleston, Southwell, NG25 0TS, United Kingdom.
