Enclosures at Chester Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
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Chester has five main ticket types. The Roodee covers the middle of the course and the Dee Stand; Tattersalls adds the Paddock and grandstand terraces; the County Concourse and County Long Room are covered areas inside the main grandstand; and the Winning Post and The Garden are adult-only premium areas by the finish. A better ticket includes the cheaper areas. Children aged 17 and under go free in the general enclosures.
| Roodee | Tattersalls | County Concourse | County Long Room | Winning Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | £10 | £40 | From £62 in 2025; 2027 not yet published | From £60 in 2025; 2027 not yet published | 2027 prices not yet published |
| Where you watch | Open course and Dee Stand, views from both sides of the track | Tiered grandstand standing and trackside at the final furlong | Inside the grandstand, overlooking the final furlong | Panoramic grandstand views | By the winning post |
| Parade Ring | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Under cover | Dee Stand only | Limited; mostly open terraces | Yes, inside standing cover | Yes, indoor with seating | Partly |
| Food and drink | Food stalls and bars; picnics allowed | Tattersalls bars, Parade Ring outlets and Pavilion Lawn pop-ups | County Champagne Bar plus Tattersalls outlets | Dedicated bar and Champagne Bar | Premium bars |
| Dress code | None (no offensive clothing or fancy dress) | Smart casual: collared shirt, smart trousers or jeans | Smart: collared shirt and suit jacket | Smart: collared shirt and suit jacket | Smart: collared shirt and suit jacket |
| Entrance | Open Course gates (Gates 8 and 9) | Gate 4 (Tattersalls Fast Track Lane) | Gate 3A | Gates 3A and 4 | Gate 3A |
| Best for | Families, picnics and budget days | The full raceday buzz near the horses | Staying dry with great finishing views | A seat, a dedicated bar and a smarter day | An adults-only day closest to the finish |
Prices are per adult. Chester’s 2026 season has finished and 2027 tickets weren’t on sale when we checked (4 October 2026). Prices shown are Chester’s published starting prices; May Festival prices are usually higher.