Course Enclosure at Catterick

Who it suits

• Visitors who want a low-cost ticket and a picnic beside the racing.
• Families wanting an outdoor play area and holiday entertainment.
• People who want to park in the centre of the course, subject to limited space.

Ticket prices

Prices are for 2026; the advance rate and group discounts end 48 hours before the meeting. The Course Enclosure ticket includes the free racecard. A Grandstand & Paddock ticket admits you to Course as well, but not vice versa.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Course Enclosure in the centre of the circuit, with views of both the Flat and National Hunt courses.
• The Centre Course Bar and its available hot and cold snacks when it is operating as a normal enclosure.
• The outdoor children’s play area and any family-day activities scheduled for that fixture.

Not included

• The Grandstand & Paddock enclosure, Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and main betting ring.
• The full range of main grandstand bars and restaurants.
• An all-season full-service bar: on most National Hunt days the Course Enclosure is picnic-only and the centre bar is open for shelter only.

The view

The enclosure is inside the track and the racecourse describes a view of both the Flat and National Hunt courses. It is a different angle from the tiered main grandstands and is useful for bringing a picnic. On most winter jumps fixtures the bar is only open as shelter, except 28 December and New Year’s Day.

Food and drink

You can bring a picnic to this enclosure; the course limits alcohol brought in to personal consumption.

Facilities

Dress code

There is no formal dress code at Catterick. The course recommends smart casual clothing and dressing for the weather. Course Enclosure is mostly grass and open air, so waterproof footwear and a warm layer are sensible, particularly during the jumps season.

Getting in

Enter through the Course Enclosure entrance; picnics and any permitted alcohol must come in through this gate. In 2026, adults pay £8 advance or £10 at the gate, and the advance rate ends 48 hours before the fixture. Limited free centre-course parking is first come, first served. The Centre Course Bar is shelter-only on most National Hunt fixtures, except 28 December and New Year’s Day.

Accessibility

Catterick provides accessible parking within the Course Enclosure, subject to availability, and says level access leads to the bar and café; only a limited number of accessible toilets are available here. Much of the area is grass. Ask the office about surfaces and the route on your meeting date. A free Personal Assistant ticket can be booked through the racecourse Digital Access Pass or an Access Card ID, or presented at the entrance; the course does not provide mobility aids.

Full accessibility guide for Catterick

Children and families

Under-18s are admitted free to all enclosures when accompanied by an adult. The Course Enclosure has an outdoor play area, with extra activities on busy days and school holidays. Free entertainment varies by meeting, so use the fixture listing for the scheduled family programme.

Tips

• Buy Course admission for £8 in advance or £10 at the gate in 2026; the adult price is the same on standard and feature days.
• Arrive early if you want to drive into the enclosure: the free car spaces are limited and first come, first served.
• Keep picnics and permitted alcohol in Course Enclosure; they cannot be taken into Grandstand & Paddock.
• On most winter jumps dates the centre bar is open only for shelter, so bring a picnic and warm clothing.

Upgrading

You can transfer from Course to Grandstand & Paddock at the on-course transfer point by buying a transfer ticket. The current 2026 admission-price page does not state a dated transfer price.

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