Enclosures at Brighton Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Brighton sells two public enclosures: Grandstand & Paddock, and Premier. Premier includes the public Grandstand & Paddock areas, while a Grandstand & Paddock ticket does not include the Premier Stand, Premier Bar or Parade Ring Lawn. Restaurant, private-suite and shared viewing packages are booked separately and include a hospitality admission ticket; picnics are allowed only in the outdoor Grandstand & Paddock areas.
Private hospitalityPrivate Suites and BoxesBrighton offers private boxes and suites with elevated views over the home straight and finishing post. They are sold as hospitality packages with admission, a private room, catering and bar arrangements; names and menus vary by fixture.2026 price not displayed for the checked fixturesRestaurant hospitalitySilks RestaurantSilks is a seated hospitality restaurant in Brighton’s Premier Enclosure, with a private table, three-course menu and access to public areas. Restaurant guests can also use the open-air Silks Terrace, a grassy viewing area high above the track.2026 listing: £99 per person on 30 JuneRestaurantPrince Regent RestaurantPrince Regent is one of Brighton’s race-day restaurant packages, sold on selected fixtures through the official hospitality partner. The package includes a private table and racecourse admission, with public-area access alongside the restaurant booking.2026 October price not displayedShared suitePremier Viewing SuiteThe Premier Viewing package listed for Brighton’s Season Finale on 15 October 2026 offers shared access to a suite overlooking the home straight, winning post and parade rings. It includes general Premier access, a racecard and one drink.From £39 per person, advance, 15 Oct 2026Full public accessPremier EnclosureA Premier ticket opens the Premier Stand, Premier Bar and Parade Ring Lawn and includes the public Grandstand & Paddock areas. It is the most complete public ticket Brighton describes, with access across both general enclosures.Separate 2026 general price not displayedMain public enclosureGrandstand & Paddock EnclosureGrandstand & Paddock is Brighton’s main public enclosure and the ticket described on the current October fixture page as general admission. It includes the Grandstand, lawns, seating, Parade Ring, a picnic area, food units and trackside betting facilities.From £18 advance, 6 and 15 Oct 2026
| Private suites | Silks | Prince Regent | Premier Viewing | Premier | Grandstand & Paddock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | 2026 price not displayed for the checked fixtures | 2026 listing: £99 per person on 30 June | 2026 October price not displayed | £39 per person, advance, 15 Oct 2026 | Separate 2026 general price not displayed | £18 advance, 6 and 15 Oct 2026 |
| Where you watch | Elevated room with Juliet balcony over the straight and finish | Panoramic terrace and restaurant views over racing | Restaurant views over the course | Shared suite over home straight and winning post | Premier Stand, Parade Ring Lawn and Grandstand areas | Grandstand, lawns and trackside by the finish |
| Parade Ring | Public admission areas included; private room views vary | Premier admission includes Parade Ring Lawn | Public areas include Parade Ring access | Yes, plus pre-parade view from suite | Yes, including Parade Ring Lawn | Yes |
| Under cover | Indoor private suite | Indoor restaurant; open-air terrace | Indoor restaurant | Indoor suite; public areas also included | Premier Stand and indoor bars | Some indoor Grandstand space |
| Food and drink | Three-course meal or buffet; private bar options | Three-course seasonal menu | Date-specific restaurant menu | One included drink; public outlets | Premier Bar plus public food units | Long Bar and fixture-dependent food units |
| Dress code | No general formal code; smart clothing is usual | No general formal code; no sporting tops | No formal code; sporting tops not allowed | No formal code; no sporting tops | No formal code; sporting tops not permitted | No formal code; sporting tops not allowed |
| Entrance | Main entrance, Freshfield Road | Main entrance, Freshfield Road | Main entrance, Freshfield Road | Main entrance, Freshfield Road | Main entrance, Freshfield Road | Main entrance, Freshfield Road |
| Best for | Groups who want a private room and service | A reserved table and a terrace view | A reserved dining base on selected dates | A paid upgrade for a shared premium viewpoint | Racegoers wanting all public enclosure areas | A first visit, families and picnics |
Prices are per adult. Prices below are Brighton’s published 2026 advance admission rates and fixture-specific hospitality prices; where a separate Premier admission or package price was not published, that is stated rather than estimated.