It’s seems our racecourses are the go to place if you’re looking for an action packed day or evening out. With everything from a family fun day, to plenty of live music, we have events at all of our local racecourses to celebrate each of them. So let’s take a look at what’s going on and a few dates for your diary.
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE
After the great success of the Live After Racing event this year with the magnificent PALOMA FAITH, Chepstow have a calendar of events for all the family.
MILITARY RACEDAY
Jump racing at Chepstow is always a thrilling sight – and a Friday afternoon at this welcoming track is a wonderful way to end your week.
There’s an exciting racecard in prospect, with a set of competitive races full of intriguing puzzles for you to solve while you absorb the atmosphere at this outstanding Chepstow event.
Military Offer
They are offering free tickets to this fixture for anyone connected with the military – this includes serving and retired personnel, their family and friends. To apply, please e-mail Liz Owen ([email protected]) with details of your connection to the military (this includes The Army, the RAF, the Royal Navy and associated organisations).
MILITARY RACEDAY is on Friday 18th November, for details and tickets go HERE.
CHRISTMAS PARTY RACEDAY
Christmas is around the corner – and what better way to get into the festive mood than with a day at the races. The festive Christmas Party Raceday will be full of seasonal cheer and tidings of comfort and joy at this lovely spot.
The racecard also features one of the best live horse racing fixtures on the calendar. The highlight on the card is the Coral Welsh Grand National Trial.
This race was won in 2020 by Secret Reprieve – who followed up by winning the big prize itself back at Chepstow a few weeks later at the Coral Welsh Grand National.
It’s Christmas Jumper Time…….
If you’re looking for things to do in Chepstow, get your Christmas jumpers on and join your family, friends or colleagues for a day at the races that’s guaranteed to be full of festive fun. There could even be a prize for the best one….
Live Music
What better way to round of this raceday than enjoying live music after racing! They will have an OASIS EXPERIENCE tribute band joining us here at Chepstow playing legendary rock classics such as Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger!
The CHRISTMAS PARTY RACEDAY is on Sunday 3rd December. All the details and tickets HERE.
As well as that they have other racing days too……
FFOS LAS RACECOURSE
CHRISTMAS PARTY RACEDAY
Looking for things to do in Carmarthenshire? How about getting out and about this winter and enjoying an afternoon of jump racing at Ffos Las Racecourse. Nothing beats the thrill of watching live jump racing as thundering hooves fly past you heading towards the finish! The perfect excuse to get family and friends together, to enjoy delicious warming food and drink.
Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events).
WORLD CUP FREE RACEDAY
Add some excitement to your Friday and join Ffos Las for a day out at the races. As well as experiencing the unique and thrilling atmosphere cheering on your favourite from the grandstand, they’ll be a range of delicious food and drink options for you to enjoy.
But this wont just be about the racing. With Wales playing against Iran we will be showcasing the football live on the big screen and bars. So come on down and have a full day of sporting action.
Bridles and the hospitality boxes will now open up earlier at 9am were the bar will be open and bacon rolls will be served on arrival. A charity silent auction will be done for Prostate Cymru that day as well.
We encourage racegoers to wear football jerseys scarves on the day and we will be giving out prizes on the day!!
Gates will now open at 9.00am Blinkers bar will also open up at 9.00am.
For more details on the WORLD CUP FREE RACEDAY and tickets, go HERE.
These are the racing days before the end of the year……..
- Sunday 6th November – Countryside Race Day
- Friday 25th November – Free Race Day
- Thursday 15th December – Christmas Party Race Day
And if you fancy a little birds eye view trip to Ffos Las from your device or computer – here we go…….
HEREFORD RACECOURSE
CHRISTMAS JUMPERS RACEDAY
Gather Family and Friends for the perfect pre-Christmas get together – and experience the ever popular Festive Jumpers Raceday with a day of excellent National Hunt Races.
You could make your day even more enjoyable by entering the Festive Jumper Competition, giving you a chance to win some great prizes! Simply wear or create your best Christmas jumper and the spotters will select a winner on the day!
This racing fixture is perfect if you’re looking for something to do over the winter months, so book your tickets today for a great day at Hereford Racecourse.
CHRISTMAS JUMPERS RACEDAY is on Saturday 10th December, for more details, go HERE.
Plenty of racing outside of that day too……