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27Oct 2026
Spooktacular Family Day
Gates open at 11:30am. The Halloween fixture includes fancy dress, a trick-or-treat trail and children’s activities.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
The published autumn programme covers four fixtures from late October to December. Gates open at 11:30am on each of these dates; the racecourse publishes full event details and tickets on its fixture pages.
Bangor-on-Dee fixturesSeason 2026/27
11Nov 2026
Listed Mares’ Trophy Day
Gates open at 11:30am for a card featuring a Listed race for mares.
28Nov 2026
The Festive Meeting
Gates open at 11:30am for a Saturday of festive jump racing.
11Dec 2026
Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Day
Gates open at 11:30am for the final race meeting of 2026.
Prices are dynamic, so the earlier you book the cheaper it is. Online orders carry a 75p booking fee per transaction; tickets on the gate cost more but have no fee. Cash and card are accepted at every entrance.
Bringing children
The Spooktacular Family Day on 27 October.
Something different
Any raceday: there’s no other racecourse quite like it.
A festive outing
The Festive Meeting or Christmas Jumper Day.
Best value
Book early, and look out for the Punters Package on selected days.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Bangor-on-Dee has two public enclosures: the Paddock includes the Open Course, while the cheaper Open Course ticket does not include the Paddock. Separate hospitality tickets add reserved restaurant dining, private chalets or marquees.
Private dining
Private Marquees
Exclusive-use marquee, private deck, catering and Paddock admission for 50–500 guests.
Private dining
Private Chalets
Private chalet with its own viewing deck and hospitality for 20–160 guests.
Seasonal
Christmas Track Viewing Restaurant
A Christmas marquee restaurant package offered on 11 December 2026.
Restaurant
Paddock Restaurant
Glass-fronted 150-seat restaurant opposite the Parade Ring, with a private terrace.
Restaurant
Wynnstay Restaurant
170-seat restaurant, two-course carvery and licensed bar near the bookmakers.
Best views
Paddock Enclosure
Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure, food court and three covered bars; includes Open Course.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Bangor-on-Dee has no strict dress code in public enclosures. Summer meetings often attract smarter outfits, while winter visitors are advised to choose warm hats, jackets and practical boots for the conditions. Hospitality facilities and restaurants are different: denim and trainers are not permitted. Groups planning fancy dress should contact the box office for advice. Much of a visit involves walking on grass, so choose footwear for both the weather and the area booked.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
A quick estimate for your group. Where we have confirmed a ticket price it’s filled in; otherwise add the price from the racecourse’s booking page. Change any figure to match your plans.
Getting to Bangor-on-Dee
The racecourse is on Overton Road, LL13 0DA. It is about 25 minutes from Chester and is signposted from the A483; the venue’s guide gives a route from the south via the M6, M54, A41 and A525.
By car
The course guide recommends following signs from the A483 southbound. From the south and Midlands, use the M6 and M54 (junction 3), then the A41 to Whitchurch and A525 towards Wrexham. Racecourse parking is free.
By train and shuttle
Wrexham General is the nearest station. On scheduled racedays, a free shuttle leaves the station 90 minutes before the first race and returns 20 minutes after the last. Rail users have priority; keep your train ticket.
By taxi
Taxis provide a direct journey from Wrexham General or nearby towns. The course is around 10 minutes by road from Wrexham and 25 minutes from Chester; arrange a return pickup in advance for this rural location.
From the village
The racecourse is beside the village on Overton Road. The village is walkable, but the venue is outside the built-up centre; check the route and allow for rural roads if walking.
Parking at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Bangor-on-Dee provides free car parking. Its official visitor guidance gives LL13 0DA as the sat-nav postcode and describes the signposted road approach from the A483. Accessible spaces are designated throughout the car parks, with a limited amount of hard standing available for easier access to the turnstiles. Contact Guest Services before visiting if you need help planning access, and follow staff directions on arrival rather than assuming a hard-standing bay will always be available.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Wrexham.
Hotels near Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Bangor-on-Dee is rural, so many visitors will find more choice in Wrexham or Chester. The Dee Valley has country hotels and a holiday park for a slower countryside stay.
Wrexham and nearby villages
Choose a town-centre base for restaurants, bars and rail connections, or a country hotel west of town.
- The Lemon Tree, Town-centre boutique hotel with restaurant and on-site parking
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Central hotel with a lively bar and food
- Ramada Plaza Wrexham, Four-star hotel just off the A483, about a mile from the town centre
Dee Valley and Chester side
These properties put you among rural North East Wales or between the racecourse and Chester.
- Rossett Hall Hotel, Georgian hotel between Wrexham and Chester with restaurant and gardens
- Plassey Holiday Park, Holiday accommodation in 250 acres of Dee Valley parkland and woodland
- The Bear, Tattenhall, Boutique inn listed by Visit Wrexham among nearby stays
Find a hotel
Compare hotels near Bangor-on-Dee.
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Evenings in Wrexham and Chester
For a meal or evening out, Wrexham has the largest choice nearby. Bangor-on-Dee village is quieter, with a couple of traditional pubs; confirm opening and kitchen hours with venues.
- Wrexham High Street
Pubs, bars and restaurants
Wrexham Council describes High Street as the centre of the town’s nightlife, with restaurants and bars. The wider centre includes independent options around Bank Street and Ty Pawb’s food traders.
- Stay in for dinner
The Lemon Tree
This Wrexham hotel pairs rooms with a restaurant and bar in a Gothic-style former residence, making it a practical base for dinner after a day out.
- Village pub
Bangor-on-Dee
The village has local pubs including the Royal Oak and Boat Inn, both in the village rather than at the course. It is a quieter option than Wrexham; check directly for food service on your date.
Wrexham’s council visitor guide and Visit Wrexham list local food, drink and accommodation options.
Things to do while you are here
The village, Wrexham and the Dee Valley give visitors a mix of riverside walks, history, museums and landscape beyond the racecourse.
Bangor-on-Dee Riverside Walk and St Dunawd’s
The community council describes a landscaped Sandbanks riverside area with seating, picnic benches, a walkway, mosaics and information boards. St Dunawd’s Church houses the village visitor centre and local-history displays.
Wrexham city centre
Visit St Giles Church, Tŷ Pawb’s market and arts spaces, and the Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum. The city centre also has the visitor information centre and independent businesses on historic Bank Street.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the Dee Valley
The UNESCO-listed aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal high above the Dee Valley, about 8 miles (13 km) from Wrexham. Visitors can cross on foot or by canal boat; Plassey nearby has woodland and nature trails.
Plassey Holiday Park
The Dee Valley park has nature trails, fishing ponds, golf, a driving range and a retail village of more than 20 independent shops, with a swimming pool and family play areas.
On the day
The published autumn fixtures list gate opening at 11:30am. Check the event page for the meeting you have booked, and allow time to get to the rural venue.
11:30amGates open for each of the four listed fixtures from 27 October to 11 December 2026.
Shuttle from Wrexham GeneralThe free service leaves 90 minutes before the first race and returns 20 minutes after the last race.
Source: Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse 2026 fixture list and Plan Your Visit guide, checked 2 October 2026.
Dress for an outdoor course
There is no grandstand; spectators watch from the sloping grass bank. Bring layers and footwear suited to grass and weather.
Children go free
Under-18s accompanied by an adult are admitted free every raceday in all enclosures. Hospitality places for children are discounted; ask the hospitality team about those packages.
Cash and card at the entrances
The racecourse accepts both cash and card at each entrance. Online tickets have a 75p booking fee per transaction; gate tickets carry an on-the-day price increase but no booking fee.
Families and groups
Bangor-on-Dee admits accompanied under-18s free at every raceday and offers extra activities on family-themed fixtures.
Free child admission and Spooktacular activities
Children aged 17 and under enter free with an adult across all enclosures. On the Spooktacular Family Day, the racecourse advertises a fancy-dress theme, trick-or-treat trail and children’s activities. Its Open Course description says family-fixture activities are included at no extra charge.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, Overton Road, Bangor-on-Dee, LL13 0DA. Then tell a member of staff.
Guest services
Call 01978 780323 or email mail@bangorondeeraces.co.uk.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1859The first steeplechase meeting was held at Bangor-on-Dee on 25 February; racing has continued on virtually the same track.
- TodayBangor-on-Dee is one of only three racecourses in Wales, and the only one in the north.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 2 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 Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.