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🏟️ Address: Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, Althrey Ct, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham, LL13 0DA, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its rural location - 1.8 km outside of Bangor-on-Dee and 9.1 km from Wrexham - and the free parking available on arrival, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is best reached by car. There is also a shuttle bus connecting the racecourse to the nearest train station, Wrexham General Station.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Bangor-on-Dee 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.
Bangor-on-Dee is 25 minutes from Chester and is well-signposted from the main A483 southbound. From the South and Midlands, take the M6 and M54 (J3) then the A41 to Whitchurch, and finally the A525 towards Wrexham. If you are using a SatNav, the postcode LL13 0DA should be used.
Car parking is free at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse. Racegoers can erect gazebos out in the Course Enclosure. They are chargeable at £10 per gazebo.
Limited hard-standing parking is available in the car park, facilitating easy access to the turnstiles. There are designated accessible car parking areas in all car parks.
A bus connects the racecourse to Wrexham and Wrexham General Station.
Wrexham General Station is the closest railway station to the racecourse and a free bus service operates from the racecourse on scheduled racedays. The bus leaves the station 90 minutes before the first race. Be sure to check race times before planning your travel by bus from the station. Priority will be given to rail users, so please keep your ticket.
For helicopter landings, you must contact the racecourse on 01978 782 081 to plan arrival/departure times and be guided to the landing area.
The racecourse is a 1.8 km (22 min) walk from Bangor-on-Dee. It is advised that racegoers use public transport or drive to and from the racecourse.
Whether you’re looking for modest accommodation or something a bit plusher, Wrexham is a very affordable town to stay in. Find everything from familiar hotel chains to private rentals and funky Airbnbs. As you search the surrounding area, accommodation prices become more varied depending on location and proximity to Wales’ most beautiful landscapes.
Within the Open Course, racegoers are welcome to bring picnics (including alcohol) and BBQs are permitted, however it is asked that you are considerate to other racegoers when operating a BBQ. Racegoers are prohibited from taking picnics or alcohol into the Paddock Enclosure.
The Paddock Enclosure food court offers racegoers a range of food and beverage options to choose from. There’s something for every appetite including The Grill, Stable Door, and Traditional Fish & Chips.
Alternatively, you could upgrade your day and enjoy a hospitality package. Restaurant dining at Bangor is often a nice way to escape the elements and if you’ve purchased an admission ticket, you can often upgrade to a restaurant by paying the difference before your visit.
Please enter the racecourse through the main entrance. Bag checks may be in place.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the racecourse.
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse hosts a range of horse racing fixtures throughout the autumn, winter, and spring months when the jump (National Hunt) racing season is in full flow. The course offers a fantastic selection of meetings from family fun days and Ladies Day to Christmas fixtures and Halloween racedays.
Bangor-on-Dee 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 Paddock Enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Open Course. Similarly, Paddock Enclosure tickets may be more expensive on some racedays than other. 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.
Subject to availability, enclosure tickets can be purchased at the gate. If you choose to purchase your tickets on the day both Open Course and Paddock Enclosure tickets will be subject to a £3 increment, but will not be subject to a booking fee. 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.
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. See the Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is located close to Bangor-on-Dee and Wrexham and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. For more options, visitors can look at accommodation over the border in Chester which is easily accessed from the racecourse. See the Bangor-on-Dee 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.
Gate opening times at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse vary by event, but usually open around 1-2 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.
Althrey Ct, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham, LL13 0DA, United Kingdom.
