Our racecourses are definitely the go to place if you’re looking for an action packed day or evening out. With everything from a family fun day, food and drink and plenty of live music, we have events at all three of our courses to entertain the whole family.
Be aware that the earlier you book your tickets, the better the deal and price you’ll get. Most of our courses are having a £10 off deal for various group booking. Take a look at the various sites for all the details.
Also, it’s been a long while since we’ve enjoyed live racing, so places are booking up in hospitality, so get in quick.
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE
Sunday 8th August
The South Wales Car Festival in aid of St David’s Hospice. To find out more, read our feature HERE.
Thursday 19th August
Join us for our Summer Afternoon of exciting Flat horse racing! Experience the atmosphere of a great afternoon at Chepstow races with at least seven thrilling races on the card.
First race will be at 1:10pm with the last race at 4:25pm.
Tickets are £20 each but hospitality in The View restaurant is now completely sold out. More details HERE.
Monday 23rd August
Another day of racing with the first of 7 off at 1pm. The final race of the day is at 4pm. As usual at Chepstow there is always plenty to do and see.
Tickets are £20 and hospitality in The View restaurant is £75, and seats are available. For more details go HERE.
Monday 30th August
A great day out that both families will enjoy alongside groups of friends, soak at the atmosphere in each of the exciting Flat races from the grandstand and take in the roar from fans cheering home their winning horses – there’s nothing quite like it!
There will be so much for the kids to enjoy too, (big and small) at the thrill of the funfair! Get your feet moving in the dance zone, dash around on the dodgems, drive a monster truck, bounce on the bungee plus more! Book your child’s wristband in advance for just £6 to enjoy unlimited rides or buy on the day for £8. Plus, there will be free face painting and bouncy castles!
Tickets are only available in advance so get yours now. Advance tickets close at midnight the day before racing.
For something a little bit special, upgrade to enjoy a truly delicious three-course meal in the glass-fronted viewing restaurant is an ideal location for your party. Situated on the first floor of the Premier Stand, with your own table for the duration of the race meeting, you can enjoy panoramic views across the racecourse (£10 premier for a window seat).
There are various tickets prices ranging from £6 for the Fun Fair Wristband, to the £25 admission ticket. You may of course want to do it in style, they have lots of dining options with really nice hospitality in The View restaurant for £75.
For details on the Big Bank Holiday Bash go HERE.
Friday 8th October
Jump racing is back – and you can enjoy the action at Chepstow with a fantastic day at the races. The first day of the Unibet Jumps Season Opener meeting is one of the finest Chepstow events on the horse racing calendar.
The Persian War Novices’ Hurdle, the highlight of the day’s racecard, has been won by horses who have gone on to be stars of racing. Paul Nicholls has trained eight winners of the race, including McFabulous, Secret Investor and Silviniaco Conti.
The first race is still to be announced but is expected to be at 2:20pm with the final race at 5:55pm. Admission is £24 and hospitality in The View is £83. For full details go HERE.
Saturday 9th October
It’s the first Saturday of jumps racing of the new season at Chepstow – and you’re definitely invited for a family fun day out. The second day of the Unibet Jumps Season Opener meeting always attracts a line-up of horses who provide terrific racing action.
Jump racing is spectacular and thrilling when you’re at the course to watch. You can savour a close-up view of the majestic sight of great horses in action and the skill and courage of the jockeys who ride them. If you’re looking for things to do in Chepstow, a day at the races is always a treat. Chepstow is ideal for a family fun day out at one of our top horse racing fixtures on the calendar.
First race is expected to be at 2:10pm with the final race at 5:40pm. Tickets are £24 and hospitality in The View is £104. For full details go HERE.
FFOS LAS RACECOURSE
Tuesday 3rd August
This will be a lovely summer afternoon of racing (weather permitting).
Ffos Las racecourse is delighted to welcome back spectators to their beautiful Racecourse. Join them for a thrilling afternoon of summer flat racing with friends and family.
Plus, as it’s the summer holidays, you can pack a picnic this August to bring along with you too! (excluding alcohol).
Racecourse Series Pony Racing before racing. 138cm @12.50pm & 148cm @1.10pm
First race is at 1:50pm with the final race at 5:50pm.
Admission is £24 in advance. But why not enjoy the race day in Hospitality from the glass fronted Bridles Restaurant overlooking all the racing action for £75 per person. For more details go HERE.
Wednesday 11th August
The weather is warmer and the nights are longer, so why not head along for a Wednesday evening for a great night of flat racing action?
Once again, as it’s the summer holidays, you can pack a picnic this August to bring along with you too! (excluding alcohol).
The first race is at 5:15pm and the final race at 8:15 pm.
Tickets are £20 with hospitality in Bridles at £75. For full details, go HERE.
Friday 27th August
Ladies Day returns to Ffos Las – at last.
One of the must-attend horse racing fixtures at Ffos Las races, Ladies Day is back and we can’t wait to see the wonderful array of outfits inspired by iconic Ladies Day fashion on display at their most stylish event of the season.
Throughout the fixture, there will be some classic summer hits playing from the DJ on the lawn to enjoy too – the perfect excuse to pull up a chair, grab a chilled cocktail or jug of Pimms and sit back to enjoy some toe-tapping tunes.
Although there’s no strict dress code at Ffos Las, people usually like to dress for the occasion. So, get out your favourite outfit and brush off your best hat, who knows, you may even catch the eye of the judges in The Ladies Day Style Awards, where a £500 cash prize is up for grabs!
Whether you’ll be making a beeline to enter the Style Awards or prefer your outfit to shine out of the spotlight, the big question is, what to wear to Ladies Day? View the 2021 Ladies Day Style Guide
Style Awards
At this year’s Ladies Day the judges want racegoers to dust off their #ForgottenFavourite outfit – the theme for this year’s Style Awards – from their closets to give these special outfits the outing they deserve with a trip to the races.
Alongside the release of the Style Guide, the #ForgottenFavourite theme encourages racegoers to go all out whilst having fun with their outfits, plus incorporate something special and unique to them. Up for grabs is a huge £500 cash prize and, of course, all the kudos associated to winning the annual Style Awards.
How to enter the Style Awards
For those who’d like to enter this year’s Style Awards make sure you head to the flower wall to have your picture taken. There will also be a spotter in the crowd looking out for any particularly stunning outfits.
First race on the day will be at 1:20pm with the final race at 4:20pm. Tickets are £20 with children going free. For more details just go HERE.
Sunday 26th September
Top off your weekend with a great day out with friends and family on Sunday 26th September and join them for a fun filled afternoon of flat racing action!
First race is at 2:10pm and the last race at 5:20pm. Tickets are £20 with hospitality in Bridles Restaurant at £75. For more details and tickets, go HERE.
Tuesday 2nd June 2022
The Kaiser Chiefs are playing live after racing, and what a night it will be. To get all the details, and a few classic hits, take a look at our feature HERE.
For details on all those events, go here. FFOS
HEREFORD RACECOURSE
Hereford Racecourse are welcoming us back with a mega sale – the poster says it all…..
Tuesday 12th October
If you’re wondering what’s on in Hereford on a midweek autumn afternoon, the answer is a day at the races watching some outstanding jump racing action.
First race is (approx) 12:15pm and the last race at 4:10pm. Admission tickets are £17. You can get those HERE.
Monday 1st November
You’ll get a warm welcome when you come to the historic racecourse and enjoy the spectacular sight of good chasers and hurdlers battling it out on a racecard full of entertaining jump racing action.
Please note that tickets must be bought in advance – so book online now.
They have a full afternoon of racing. The first of them off at (approx) 12:40pm and the last race (approx) 4:25pm. Tickets are £16 and you can enjoy the racing action in their Premier Viewing Lounge.
Overlooking the finishing line, the suite offers a reserved table for the day, a convenient bar, Tote betting and TV viewing. The cost is £25. For more details and to book, go HERE.
Tuesday 9th November
They have a full afternoon of racing. The first of them off at (approx) 12:35pm and the last race (approx) 4:12pm. Tickets are £16 and you can enjoy fantastic views of the racing action in their Premier Viewing Lounge.
Overlooking the finishing line, the suite offers a reserved table for the day, a convenient bar, Tote betting and TV viewing. The cost is £25. For more details and to book, go HERE.
Wednesday 24th November
Few things can beat the sight of good chasers and hurdlers vying for the prizes on a racecard full of entertaining jump racing action. Please note that tickets must be bought in advance – so book online now.
They have a full afternoon of racing. The first of them off at (approx) 12:05pm and the last race (approx) 3:50pm. Tickets are £16 and you can enjoy fantastic views of the racing action in their Premier Viewing Lounge for £25. For more details and to book, go HERE.
Saturday 11th December
We really love this one and it guarantees to get you in the festive season spirit.
With just two weeks to go to Christmas, take a break from the festive shopping and enjoy a day at the races at Hereford.
This is the ideal place for a family fun day out, with plenty of facilities available at this friendly racecourse and the promise of some high-quality racing for you to savour.
When you’re looking for things to do in Hereford in the countdown to Christmas, a day of horse racing at the course, just to the north of the town, is ideal.
Please note that there’s no admission on the day – so check out tickets and hospitality packages online and get booking now.
Tickets are £17 with hospitality in Rusty Bridge Restaurant for £80 or £45 for under 18s. For all the details on this great day, go HERE.