Stoke-on-Trent
🏟️ Address: Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its location between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby and just over 50 km from Birmingham, Uttoxeter Racecourse is easily accessible by various modes of transport. The good road links and ample free parking on-site make driving an excellent way to arrive. Uttoxeter Train Station is located right next to the racecourse and offers handy connections to major cities throughout the UK.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Uttoxeter 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.
There is ample free parking at the racecourse. Please follow signage and directions from stewards on the day.
There is designated accessible parking on tarmacked ground close to the main entrance.
There is a specific taxi drop-off area entry via the Main Gate off Wood Lane. Taxis can pick up and drop off from this point. For any less physically able or disabled customers taxis are permitted by Stewards to drop off safely outside the Main Gate and waiting area. All taxis must leave through our Barnfields exit which is the first gate on Wood Lane.
Stoke-on-Trent is a small city with relatively affordable accommodation prices. While there are a number of Airbnb and other private rental options, the city is abundant with reliable mid-range hotel chains.
You’ll always be able to grab a drink and bite to eat when you come racing. Different bars and food outlets will be available depending on how busy the fixture is likely to be. There's everything from a Fish & Chip Shop and Wrights Pie Shop to a Stone Baked Pizza eatery. Uttoxeter offers several bars including Premier Bar, Hoops Champagne Bar, Marston Bar, and Centre Course Bar.
Picnics can only be permitted in the Centre Course Enclosure, however, alcohol is not permitted. There are food outlets in the Centre Course so you won’t go hungry if you have not prepared any food. Food cannot be brought into the Premier and Grandstand & Paddock enclosures and will be confiscated if found during the security bag search.
No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse. There will be a range of bars open selling a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Barbecues are not allowed to be used at the racecourse.
The main entrance onto the course is located on Wood Lane, follow signs from car parks to this 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 venue.
The nearest bus stop to the racecourse is at the railway station which has links to routes 402, 402A, 403, 405, and X41. It is a 1.3 km (16 min) walk from the course.
The racecourse welcomes coach groups to racedays. On arrival, coaches will be directed to allocated coach parking.
Uttoxeter Train Station is adjacent to the racecourse and is a 1.4 km (17 min) walk away. Most Intercity services run trains to Derby and Stoke on Trent which in turn runs regular connecting trains to Uttoxeter. A direct service also operates from Crewe. For information on trains servicing Uttoxeter Racecourse please visit the East Midlands Trains website or Trainline.
Helicopters may land on the centre course (by prior arrangement with the racecourse) whilst aircraft may use Tatenhill Airfield at Needwood, 7 miles from the Racecourse. Please contact Tatenhill on 01283 575283.
The racecourse is just a 1.6 km (19 min) walk from the centre of Uttoxeter where there is a selection of shops, eateries, pubs, and more.
Uttoxeter Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing events throughout the year and it is a jump (National Hunt) racing course. Some of the bigger racing fixtures at the course are The Midlands Grand National and Staffordshire Plate Raceday.
Uttoxeter 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, 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 Uttoxeter Racecourse on the day of the event if it 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.
Parking at Uttoxeter Racecourse is plentiful and free for all racegoers. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Uttoxeter Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Uttoxeter Racecourse is located close to Uttoxeter and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. See the Uttoxeter Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Uttoxeter Park 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 Uttoxeter Racecourse 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.
Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD, United Kingdom.
