Worcester
🏟️ Address: Worcester Racecourse, Grand Stand Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Worcester Racecourse is ideally nestled in the heart of Worcester city centre, close to train and bus service links and easily accessible on foot. Located close to the M5 motorway, Worcester Racecourse offers easy access for all racegoers wherever their starting point may be.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Worcester 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.
Car parking is free at Worcester Racecourse in the Centre Course Enclosure.
Disabled parking is available within our main Centre Course car park for Blue Badge holders.. Please ask one of the raceday stewards who will direct you to the designated parking area.
Public bus routes 758 and 824 stop at Elm Road just across the River Severn from the racecourse (about a 500 m (6 min) walk). If arriving at or leaving on the other side of the racecourse, public bus routes 36, 39, 144 Salt Road, 149S, 303, and 355 stop at Moor Street which is a 600 m (7 min) walk from the course.
Coach groups are welcome at the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to the allocated coach parking. Coach drivers can obtain a free Centre Course Enclosure admission ticket for any Worcester race day on production of their PCV or PSV license and work docket at the Ticket Office.
There are frequent British Rail services to Worcester Foregate Street station which is a 966 m (12 min) walk from the racecourse and also to Worcester Shrubhill Station which is a 1.9 km (23 min) walk or 5-10 minute taxi ride from the racecourse.
Helicopter landing and take-off facilities are available on the racecourse. Permission must be sought in advance from the Racecourse office on 01905 25364.
Due to its fantastic location within Worcester, the racecourse is only a 1.0 km (12 min) walk from the city centre where there is a great range of eateries, bars, and shops.
Worcester may be a small city, but it has a full range of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets. Most are located in Worcester city centre, the cultural and commercial hub of the city. Not only are the city’s biggest attractions located here, but the best shops, bars, and restaurants are also found here.
Different bars and food outlets - including a selection of eateries - will be available depending on how busy the fixture is likely to be.
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.
Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open earlier.
You can buy tickets at the gate, however, it is advised that those wishing to attend purchase their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Depending on your ticket, please enter via the main gate entrance or Centre Course.
For most fixtures, the racecourse, along with bars and food outlets, will close shortly after the last race.
There are toilet facilities located throughout the racecourse.
Worcester Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing events throughout the colder months of the year when the UK jump (National Hunt) racing season is in full flow, but also features racing in the summer.
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 a restaurant package offering a dining option will be more expensive than those for standard admission. 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.
You can buy tickets at the gate, however, it is advised that those wishing to attend purchase their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. 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 Worcester Racecourse is free and plentiful and is located in the centre of the course. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the Worcester Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Worcester Racecourse is located close to the centre of Worcester meaning that there is a range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. See the Worcester Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Worcester Racecourse. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Typically, gates open 2 hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, gates may open 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.
Grand Stand Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ, United Kingdom.
