Two days at Ayr
Friday 16 April
Ladies Day
Glamour and the Style Awards
Saturday 17 April
Scottish Grand National Day
The Scottish Grand National and the Scottish Champion Hurdle
Ticket prices and when to buy
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Grandstand Tented VillageStreet food, cocktails, live band; no Parade Ring | £40 |
| Grandstand PremierGrandstand, Ayrshire Suite and Parade Ring | £52 |
| Club BadgePrincess Royal Suite and Champagne Lawns | £72 |
| Legends LoungeReserved seating next to the track, drink and racecard | £150 |
Official full prices for Saturday 17 April 2027; the early-bird discount ended on 31 May 2026. Concessions aren’t available on this day. Groups of 20 or more get £2 off Grandstand and £4 off Club tickets, plus one free ticket for every 20.
- Book early. The Saturday sold out well in advance in 2026.
- Tented Village tickets. These don’t give access to the Grandstand Premier area or the Parade Ring.
- After racing. Club and Grandstand Premier tickets include the after-racing entertainment; the Tented Village has its own live band.
Not sure which enclosure? Compare the enclosures, or estimate the cost of your trip.
Hospitality
Hospitality packages range from Bronze to Sapphire. Call 01292 264179 to book.
| Package | From | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Package | £380 + VAT | Entry-level hospitality |
| Gold Package | £420 + VAT | Mid-range hospitality |
| Sapphire Package | £505 + VAT | The top package |
Compare the official restaurant packages
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Travel and parking
Train
From Glasgow Central to Ayr, then about a 20-minute walk. Expect busy trains and queues at Ayr after racing.
Car
M77 from Glasgow; parking is free.
Coach packages
Transport-and-entry tickets from Glasgow, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Kilmarnock and Irvine; call 01292 264179.
More on trains, walking routes and coming from Ireland: getting to Ayr.
Hotels and nights out
Rooms near the course go quickly for the Scottish Grand National in April and the Ayr Gold Cup in September. Book early.
After racing, there’s live music on course, then Ayr town centre for dinner. For hotels by area, see where to stay or read our Scottish Grand National hotels guide.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 4 October 2026. The racecourse can change prices, times and arrangements, so check your booking page before you pay. This is an independent guide, not connected to Ayr Racecourse. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.