Tattersalls Enclosure at Cheltenham

Who it suits

• A first Festival visit when you want the atmosphere, the Parade Ring and the grandstand steps without paying for Club.
• Groups who want the buzz of the Guinness Village during Festival week.
• Racegoers who want to see the horses close up before each race.

Ticket prices

Early-bird prices when 2027 tickets went on sale in March 2026. On the gate in 2026, Tattersalls was £91. Separate Tattersalls tickets are only sold at the Festival and on November Meeting Saturday; at other meetings you buy a combined Club/Tatts ticket.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

• The Parade Ring and pre-parade area, to see the runners before each race.
• The Tattersalls viewing steps on the grandstand.
• At the Festival, the Guinness Village near the final fence, with extra viewing steps, bars and live bands.
• The Village at the Festival.
• The Best Mate Enclosure, while space allows.

Not included

• The Club-only bars, the Club lawn by the winning post and the Princess Royal Stand public areas.
• Restaurants and hospitality, which are booked separately.

The view

You watch from the Tattersalls steps on the grandstand, with a view across the course and up the famous hill to the finish. During the Festival the Guinness Village, by the final fence, adds extra viewing steps close to the action.

Food and drink

Tattersalls has a wide choice of bars and places to eat, and you can also use the bars in Best Mate.

Facilities

Dress code

There is no formal dress code. Most people dress smartly but warmly, and fancy dress is allowed in Tattersalls (unlike Club). Wear comfortable shoes: you’ll walk a lot between the Parade Ring and the steps.

Getting in

Use the main entrances shown on your ticket. Gates open at 10:30 on Festival days; the first race is at 13:30 and the last at 17:30. Suitcases and holdalls aren’t allowed in; left luggage is outside the Best Mate, North and Centaur entrances.

Accessibility

Tattersalls has accessible viewing and accessible toilets. Book accessible tickets and personal assistant tickets in advance with the accessibility team on 01242 472593 or cheltenham.accessibility@thejockeyclub.co.uk.

Full accessibility guide for Cheltenham

Children and families

At the Festival, children aged 5 and over need a half-price ticket and under-5s are free but still need a ticket. Each adult (aged over 21) should look after no more than two under-18s. Outside the Festival, under-18s go free with a booked child ticket.

Tips

• Get to the Parade Ring early for the big races: the area fills up well before the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle.
• At the Festival, watch at least one race from the Guinness Village steps by the final fence.
• Groups of six or more save 10% on Festival tickets.
• Your Tattersalls ticket also lets you into Best Mate while space allows, for a head-on view of the finish.

Upgrading

You can upgrade to Club for the Club-only bars and the winning-post lawn; check the official site for upgrade prices before the day.

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