Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure at Brighton

Who it suits

• A first-time visitor who wants the Parade Ring, Grandstand viewing and the main public bars and food outlets.
• Families who want an outdoor picnic area and lawns, with free admission for most accompanied under-18s.
• Groups who want general admission at the lower published price without booking hospitality.

Ticket prices

The fixture pages list these as 2026 advance ticket prices. Brighton says advance booking saves an average of £5 against the gate, but the exact on-the-day ticket price was not shown on the checked pages. Student and over-60 concessions are £4 off the on-the-day Grandstand ticket with valid ID.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Grandstand and Paddock public areas, lawns and seating.
• The Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure viewing areas.
• The Long Bar, britbet pool betting, trackside bookmakers, a picnic area and public food units.
• The general ticket does not include Premier-only areas such as Premier Bar, Premier Stand and Parade Ring Lawn.

Not included

• Premier Enclosure areas and the Silks Restaurant table are not included.
• Private boxes, restaurants and other hospitality packages require separate booking.

The view

Grandstand & Paddock provides views from the main Grandstand, lawns and trackside public spaces near the winning post. The Parade Ring is part of this ticket, so you can see the horses before their races. The Grandstand offers some indoor shelter, while most of the viewing is outdoors. Brighton’s track is an undulating horseshoe with a steep climb from the city; the racecourse’s elevated position brings views over Brighton and the sea. A Premier ticket includes these public areas as well as its own facilities.

Food and drink

This is the main public food-and-drink area, with named bar facilities and changing concessions.

Facilities

Dress code

Brighton has no set formal dress code, but sporting tops are prohibited. The racecourse encourages personal style and says comfort matters; most public viewing is outdoors, so dress for the weather and use sensible footwear. On summer feature days many visitors dress up, but formalwear is not compulsory.

Getting in

Enter through the main entrance at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, BN2 9XZ. The event ticket is scanned from a phone or tablet, or you can print it. The fixture page says gates usually open two hours before the first race, and earlier for feature meetings. For 6 October 2026, gates open 11:38 and the first race is 13:38; for 15 October, gates open 11:53 and the first race is 13:53. The general FAQ says gate purchases are card only.

Accessibility

The venue has accessible parking in the Owners & Trainers car park, lift access to each level, wheelchair access to main public areas and accessible toilets. Its third-floor viewing platform is reached by the Premier Suite lift. Free personal assistant tickets are issued at the entrance when the guest presents accepted evidence such as DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance or AFIP. Contact the office on 01273 603580 or info@brighton-racecourse.co.uk for specific routes or access needs.

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Children and families

Under-18s are generally admitted free when accompanying a paying adult; exceptions apply to some Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events. Adults may bring up to three children and collect the free child tickets at the ticket office or turnstile on the day. Baby-changing facilities are in both men’s and women’s toilets in this enclosure.

Tips

• Book in advance for the published £18 October 2026 price; the Season Finale group advance listing was £15 per person for groups of eight or more.
• Bring a picnic only if you plan to eat in the outdoor Grandstand & Paddock areas; drinks, including soft drinks, cannot be brought in.
• Arrive early if you want to watch the horses in the Parade Ring before a race.
• Ask about the Premier upgrade at the racecourse office; transfers depend on capacity and are not guaranteed.

Upgrading

Brighton says transfers between enclosures depend on capacity. If you want the Premier Stand, Premier Bar or Parade Ring Lawn, ask at the racecourse office whether a ticket upgrade is available on your fixture.

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