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York Racecourse
About Us
Award winning modern grandstands, characterful listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays at York. York Racecourse stages 18 racedays from May until October, offering a world class horseracing experience for visitors of all ages.
The world’s best racehorses can be seen whilst enjoying locally sourced food. Additional entertainment such as headline music concerts, family events and fashion at the races are a feature of racedays throughout the season. Our flagship meeting, the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, takes place in August each year. It’s the week to visit York for a fabulous four day festival of racing.
Wednesday means our richest ever contest, the Juddmonte International and a total prize fund for the day of over £1 million. Thursday, our Ladies Day, the Darley Yorkshire Oaks. Friday sees the fastest thoroughbreds contest the Coolmore Nunthorpe. Ebor Saturday will see the richest flat handicap in Europe, the Sky Bet Ebor. We also have a range of restaurants, boxes and unique locations provide the chance to tailor make your own raceday.
Perfect for special celebrations or spending time with valued clients. Racecourse of the Year.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Please note that these times will differ during our race season (May - October)
Facilities
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
- Cash Point
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Baby changing facilities
- Groups welcome
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Groups welcome
- Coach parties accepted
Location
Events at York Racecourse
Dante Festival - Tattersalls Musidora Stakes
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Dante Festival - Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes
High quality action whilst catching up with friends. Set your social summer off in style with a day at the races, the s…
Dante Festival - Boodles Yorkshire Cup
High quality action whilst catching up with friends. Set your social summer off in style with a day at the races, the s…
May Spring Meeting - William Hill Brontë Cup
The first Saturday of the season offers the chance to a few to enjoy some fresh air and the open spaces that form part …
June Meeting - Mid Summer Raceday
The biggest charity meeting in Britain just gets bigger, simply attend to help raise money. Celebrating fifty-three yea…
June Meeting - 53rd Macmillan Charity Raceday
The biggest charity meeting in Britain just gets bigger, simply attend to help raise money. Celebrating fifty-three yea…
John Smith's Cup Meeting - William Hill Summer Stakes
Informal party highlight of the year with betting excitement and summer fun.Relax into the weekend on the Friday of the…
John Smith's Cup Meeting - 65th John Smith's Cup
Informal party highlight of the year with betting excitement and summer fun.Relax into the weekend on the Friday of the…
Music Showcase Weekend - EBF Lyric Stakes & Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs will be playing after racing on the evening on Friday 26 July.
Music Showcase Weekend - Sky Bet York Stakes and Live Music
Keep following York Racecourse's website and social media to find out the act for Saturday.
Sky Bet Ebor Festival - Juddmonte International
The week to visit featuring our oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races. Sporting excellence combined with fashi…
Sky Bet Ebor Festival - Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks/ Ladies Day
The week to visit featuring our oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races. Sporting excellence combined with fashi…
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