Overview
- ⏱️5 hoursApproximate duration
- 🏟️Medium sizedVenue capacity is 10,000
Children aged 17 and under can attend this raceday for free. Children's tickets are subject to availability and may be limited at high demand fixtures.
Under-18 tickets can be added to your basket for free when booking an adult ticket online.
There are no discounted tickets for students and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.
There are no discounted tickets for senior citizens and so a full-price ticket must be purchased.
There is a raised viewing area next to the track for visitors in wheelchairs and there are viewing areas suitable for wheelchairs on the balconies of all boxes and private suites.
For more information, please contact the venue directly on 0115 958 0620.
Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.
Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.
🏟️ Address: Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4BE, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The racecourse is easily accessible from any direction. From the North follow the A60 or A612. From the South follow the A60 and A453. From the East or West follow the A52. Once at Nottingham, follow the brown signs or yellow park & ride signs to the racecourse.
There is ample on-site parking which is free. There is also space for coach and minibus parking.
There are areas set aside for customers with a Blue Badge, to allow forward parking near the racecourse entrances.
There is a taxi rank outside the racecourse and it is advised that you pre-book a taxi if you need one. Get to the races in style with Nottingham’s biggest taxi company, DG Cars (01159 500500) and choose from Executive, Minibus or Estate vehicle.
The nearest bus route from the city centre is number 44 which departs from King Street in the city centre, or the Ecolink which stops on Parliament Street and Collins Street. These routes stop at the Racecourse Park and Ride which is right outside the entrance to the course.
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Nottingham Station is only 2 miles from the course. There is a taxi rank at the station. It will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to get to the racecourse from here.
Nottingham Racecourse is a 3.5 km (42 min) walk from the centre of the city where there is plenty to see and do with a range of sights, museums, eateries, pubs, shops, and more.
