Salisbury
🏟️ Address: Salisbury Racecourse, Old Shaftsbury Drove, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PN, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its rural location - just over 7 km outside of Salisbury - and the free parking available at the venue, Salisbury Racecourse is best reached by car. There are also some bus services connecting to Salisbury and the train station.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Salisbury 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.
Parking is free at Salisbury Racecourse. There are several car parks so please follow the directions of the car parking stewards on racedays. Please note, vehicles are left at the owner's risk. Any motor vehicles parked, operated, or driven on Salisbury Racecourse facilities should be done so solely at the risk of the owner and the operator. Salisbury Racecourse will not be liable for damage to any such motor vehicle, or vehicle contents.
There are 10 favourably located accessible car parking spaces (on grass) in Car Park 2. However, if using another car park please advise the car parking attendants if you require an accessible space and they will aim to park you as conveniently as possible.
There is dedicated taxi rank for taxi drop-off and collection on racedays which is located between the Annual Subscribers Car Park and the Coach Park.
Taxis are often in high demand on racedays particularly immediately after a race meeting has finished, and it is advisable to book. Salisbury and the surrounding towns have several reputable taxi firms.
There is a bus connecting the racecourse to Salisbury Train Station.
Coach parking is located adjacent to the pull-up area about 200m after the winning line. Coach parking is free, but coach drivers will be asked to fill in a simple Coach Security Pass on arrival. Picnics are permitted but barbecues or more formal catering is not, without prior consent of the racecourse management. For health and safety reasons no glassware may be used for drinks consumption, in the coach park.
Salisbury Train Station is on several major routes and can be reached from the following:
For train information and times visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The railway station is about 4 miles away from the racecourse and a single taxi journey is between £12 and £20 depending on the day and takes about 15 minutes.
Rich in culture and history, Salisbury is in high demand with tourists. Therefore it can be a pricey place to visit during summer months, but there’s accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets.
In addition to the Moonraker and Conservatory restaurants, Salisbury Racecourse has a range of bars and eateries in all enclosures to suit every palate and budget. Salisbury Racecourse, as well as catering partners, where possible, use local suppliers providing high-quality homemade food.
Picnics are allowed for all badge holders in the Sarum Enclosure, however, visitors are not permitted to bring their own alcohol into any enclosure.
Please use the entrance indicated on your ticket. Bags may be searched at the entrance.
Helicopter landing is permitted at Salisbury Racecourse with prior permission from the racecourse office only. Please contact Emma Tranter on emma@salisburyracecourse.co.uk or call 01722 326461.
As the racecourse is 7.1 km (85 min) outside of Salisbury, it is not recommended that racegoers walk to or from the venue.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue.
Salisbury Racecourse hosts about 16 racedays a year during the flat racing season - between late April and mid-October - in the UK horse racing calendar. There is a mix of race types with the majority being handicaps (where horses of similar ability race against each other) and maidens (where horses that have yet to win a race compete).
Salisbury 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 Bibury Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Similarly, tickets may be more expensive on a bigger raceday 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 Salisbury Racecourse on the day of the event if the event has not 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.
Salisbury Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. There are several car parks so please follow the directions of the car parking stewards on racedays. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Salisbury Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
The racecourse is situated about 7 km outside of Salisbury where there is a good selection of hotel and accommodation options. See the Salisbury Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Salisbury Racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gate opening times vary by event, but usually open around 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.
Salisbury Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 4,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Old Shaftsbury Drove, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PN, United Kingdom.
