Course Enclosure at Cartmel

Who it suits

• Families: the funfair, grass and picnic space make it Cartmel’s family enclosure.
• Groups who want a relaxed day with a barbecue.

Ticket prices

You can upgrade to the Paddock on the day.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

• The Course Enclosure in the middle of the track.
• The funfair, food and drink stands and a big screen.
• Bookmakers, William Hill and the Tote.
• Space for a picnic or your own barbecue.

Not included

• The grandstand, Parade Ring and restaurants on the Paddock side.

The view

You watch from inside the course as the horses race around you on Cartmel’s tight, twisting track, with a big screen for the far side.

Food and drink

You can bring a picnic and your own barbecue (not gas), as long as it’s out 30 minutes before racing. There are also food and drink stands across the enclosure.

Facilities

Dress code

Relaxed. Cartmel is an outdoor, grassy venue with little shelter, so bring a waterproof and sensible shoes.

Getting in

Gates open at 10am, hours before racing, so you can set up early. Follow the signs for your enclosure: you’ll be turned around at the wrong entrance. Access between the enclosures closes about 30 minutes before each race.

Accessibility

A free Personal Assistant ticket is issued only with a paid Paddock adult ticket: send the application form with evidence such as DLA, PIP or an Access Card. Blue Badge parking can be pre-booked on either side of the course for £10, or is free at Seven Acres. Accessible toilets are on both sides; most areas are grass.

Full accessibility guide for Cartmel

Children and families

Racegoers aged 17 and under get in free with a paying adult on standard race days; add their free tickets when you book. The funfair is in this enclosure.

Tips

• Arrive at 10am to claim a picnic spot.
• Bring dogs on a lead: they’re welcome outdoors.
• Pre-book funfair vouchers with your tickets for a discount.

Upgrading

Upgrade to the Paddock Enclosure on the day for the grandstand, the Parade Ring, restaurants and more big screens, and you keep access to the Course side too.

Questions people ask