Enclosures at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
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Bangor-on-Dee has two public enclosures: Paddock admission includes the Open Course, but the Open Course ticket does not include the Paddock, Parade Ring or Winners’ Enclosure. Both public areas are outdoors, with no grandstand; Paddock tickets add the food court and covered bars. Separate hospitality tickets cover restaurant dining, a seasonal Christmas marquee restaurant, and private chalets or marquees.
ExclusivePrivate MarqueesPrivate marquees are Bangor-on-Dee’s largest hospitality spaces, for groups of 50 to 500. Each is hired exclusively for the day, includes a private viewing deck, and can be tailored around the Gold hospitality package.From £140 + VAT per personPrivate diningPrivate ChaletsBangor-on-Dee’s private chalets are exclusive-use hospitality spaces for groups of 20 to 160. They have their own private viewing deck and are sold with the Gold Package as standard, with upgrades available by arrangement.From £140 + VAT per personSeasonalChristmas Track Viewing RestaurantThis is the fixture-specific marquee restaurant package offered for Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Day on 11 December 2026. It pairs a reserved table and three-course Christmas lunch with a track-viewing location, admission badges and betting facilities.From £150 + VAT (11 December 2026)Restaurant diningPaddock RestaurantThe 150-seat Paddock Restaurant is a glass-fronted dining room opposite the Parade Ring and close to the Pre-Parade Ring. A private terrace lets guests watch the track or see runners before they go to post; hospitality includes a reserved table and a three-course lunch.From £115 + VAT in 2026Restaurant diningWynnstay RestaurantWynnstay is a 170-seat restaurant near the race-day bookmakers, with a two-course carvery and fully licensed bar. Its separate hospitality badge includes a reserved table, racecard, betting facilities and TV viewing; smaller parties may share a table.From £71 + VAT in 2026Full facilitiesPaddock EnclosurePaddock is the main public enclosure. It includes the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, views of the home straight, a food court, betting facilities and three covered public bars; a Paddock ticket also lets you use the Open Course.From £17 advance in 2026Family valueOpen CourseOpen Course is Bangor-on-Dee’s relaxed, lower-priced public enclosure, with a wide grass bank and large screen. It suits families and picnics: food and drink, including alcohol, may be brought in, and leashed dogs are allowed away from the track.From £7 advance in 2026
| Marquees | Chalets | Christmas Restaurant | Paddock Restaurant | Wynnstay | Paddock | Open Course | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | From £140 + VAT per person | From £140 + VAT per person | £150 + VAT (11 December 2026) | From £115 + VAT in 2026 | From £71 + VAT in 2026 | From £17 advance in 2026 | From £7 advance in 2026 |
| Where you watch | Each marquee has its own private viewing deck and the raceco | The chalet’s private deck gives a view of each race; its exa | The Christmas marquee restaurant is sold as a track-viewing | The private terrace overlooks the course and lies opposite t | The restaurant is near the on-course bookmakers, at the hear | Views include the home straight, Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Rin | Sit or stand on a sloping grass bank that works as a natural |
| Parade Ring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No; Paddock ticket required |
| Under cover | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets | Little on the public course; covered outlets |
| Food and drink | Hospitality menu included | Hospitality menu included | Hospitality menu included | Hospitality menu included | Hospitality menu included | Food court; three covered bars | Picnics allowed |
| Dress code | Smart casual; no jeans or trainers | Smart casual; no jeans or trainers | Smart casual; no jeans or trainers | Smart casual; no jeans or trainers | Smart casual; no jeans or trainers | No public dress code | No public dress code |
| Entrance | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road | Racecourse ticket gate, Overton Road |
| Best for | A large group wanting an exclusive marquee, meal and private viewing deck. | Groups of 20–160 looking for an exclusive hospitality room and private deck. | Visitors wanting a festive sit-down meal and racing views on Christmas Jumper Day. | Visitors who want a proper meal and private table close to the horses. | Visitors who want a carvery meal and licensed bar near the bookmakers. | First-time visitors who want all public course viewing areas in one ticket. | Families or friends looking for a lower-cost outdoor day out. |
Prices are per adult. Prices are from 2026 advance fixture listings, with on-the-day admission prices shown where the racecourse publishes them; hospitality prices are per person plus VAT and are advance bookings. Tickets have a £0.75 per-ticket online fee, and public ticket prices vary by fixture.