York
🏟️ Address: York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
York Racecourse is ideally located in the south of York with easy access to the city centre. The majority of racegoers choose to walk or get a taxi to connect to the venue from the centre, where wider national travel is provided by York Train Station.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for York 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 a plentiful amount of parking space at the racecourse. It is free to park here on all racedays.
Please be advised that some routes to the venue and parking are diverted on racedays to ensure an organised flow of traffic. There will be clear signs to follow on these days.
For County Stand and Grandstand and Paddock racegoers, there are designated disabled car parks on Knavesmire Road adjacent to the County Stand Enclosure and off Bishopthorpe Road, adjacent to the old factory, and are free to orange/blue disabled badge holders (follow signs for ‘C’ car park). For Clocktower Enclosure racegoers, there is a designated free disabled car park on Knavesmire Road (follow signs for ‘A’ car park). The disabled entrance to the Picnic Enclosure is some 80 yards away, across the running track.
York Racecourse is just a 5 min taxi drive from York city centre and York Train Station. You can easily pre-book a taxi or take one from taxi ranks in the centre or outside the station.
York Racecourse can be reached by shuttle bus service 197 linking the course to York Train Station. Return fares are £3.00.
There is a coach and minibus drop-off and collection area within the Coach ‘C’ park, which is off Bishopthorpe Road to the south of the Terry’s Chocolate factory building. This will be clearly signposted from both the north and south of the course. Coaches and minibuses will not be allowed to stop on Bishopthorpe Road, Campelshon Road, Knavesmire Road, or outside the Terry’s factory, to drop off or collect racegoers. This also means that coaches/minibuses do not need to stay for the day but can return for the collection phase.
York is home to a wide range of accommodation options to suit all travellers. You’ll find everything from luxury inns to smart, chain budget hotels here, in addition to a plethora of apartment rentals. The city is very compact, so no matter where you stay, you will be within easy reach of all the sights either on foot or via bus.
York Racecourse can be reached via LNER, CrossCountry, Grand Central, Transpennine Express, and Northern trains with fast and frequent connections to London Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, and many other destinations. Alight at York station, which is a 2.3 km (28 min) walk to the racecourse.
If you wish to land by Helicopter, please contact the helipad team on (0)1373 858535 or email info@helipad.co.uk.
There are plenty of cycle racks at the racecourse, which is an 11 min cycle from the city centre.
York Racecourse is a 2.6 km (31 min) walk from the city centre.
Toilet facilities are located throughout the racecourse in all enclosures.
York Racecourse hosts a range of flat racing fixtures from May to October. Fixtures can be on a single day or they can last for several days, and each raceday will feature about 7 races and a wide range of entertainment, food, and drink off the track. The most famous fixture is the Ebor Festival in August. You can see a full list of York Racecourse events here.
York 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 Country Stand, the premier enclosure offering greater access around the course will be more expensive than those for the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure. Similarly, Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure tickets may be more expensive on a Ebor Festival 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 York Racecourse on the day of the event. However, this is subject to availability on the day and you risk not being able to enter. 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.
York Racecourse offers an ample amount of public parking which is free for all attendees of the race meeting. Traffic around the course builds up at peak times, so early arrival is advised to avoid delays getting into the venue. See the York Racecourse travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
York Racecourse is perfectly situated within walking distance of York City Centre. The city has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. Please note that for bigger fixtures like the Ebor Festival, accommodation can book up quickly. See the York Racecourse hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near York 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 York 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.
York Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 60,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX, United Kingdom.
