Choose your festival
Cheltenham Festival16 March 2027 – 19 March 2027The home of jump racing, set in a bowl of the Cotswold hills. Everything you need for a trip is on this page: which meeting to pick, what tickets cost, how to get there, where to stay and where to go once the last race is run.Aintree Grand National8 April 2027 – 10 April 2027Home of the Grand National, the most famous steeplechase in the world, on the northern edge of Liverpool. Everything you need is here: which raceday to pick, what tickets cost, how to get there on the train, where to stay and where to go out in the city afterwards.Ayr Scottish Grand National16 April 2027 – 17 April 2027Scotland’s premier racecourse, on the Ayrshire coast, and home of both the Scottish Grand National in April and the Ayr Gold Cup in September. Parking is free, and the station is a 20-minute walk away.Chester May Festival5 May 2027 – 7 May 2027The Roodee, beside the River Dee and under Chester’s city walls, is the oldest racecourse still in use, with racing since 1539. The tight, round track means you are never far from the horses, and the city centre is a short walk away.Epsom Downs Derby4 June 2027 – 5 June 2027Home of the Derby, the world’s most famous Flat race, on the open Surrey downs just outside London. On Derby weekend you can watch from a grandstand seat or bring a picnic to the famous Hill for free.Ascot Royal Ascot15 June 2027 – 19 June 2027Racing on the edge of Windsor Great Park since 1711, and home of Royal Ascot every June. Ascot races on 26 days a year, over jumps in winter and on the Flat in summer, and it is under an hour by train from London.Goodwood Glorious Goodwood27 July 2027 – 31 July 2027Racing high on the South Downs above Chichester, with views for miles. Goodwood races from May to October, and its summer festival, known to everyone as Glorious Goodwood, is one of the highlights of the English season.York Ebor Festival18 August 2027 – 21 August 2027The Knavesmire, a mile from the centre of one of England’s great historic cities. York is Flat racing at its best, from May to October, with free parking, a shuttle from the station and children under 18 free.Doncaster St Leger Festival9 September 2027 – 12 September 2027Home of the St Leger, the oldest Classic in the world, first run in 1776. Doncaster races all year round, over jumps in winter and on the Flat from the Lincoln in March to the Futurity Trophy in October.
Find the course for your day
Our directory of all 61 UK racecourses links to individual visitor guides covering tickets, enclosures, travel, parking and accessibility. Check the venue’s official booking information before making a final choice, especially for busy festival days and any arrangements essential to your visit.