County Concourse at Chester

Who it suits

• Racegoers who want shelter from the weather without paying for seating.
• Anyone who wants prime views of the final furlong from the grandstand.
• Couples and groups who like a glass of champagne between races.

Ticket prices

Chester listed the County Concourse at £62 per person for a 2025 raceday; 2026 and 2027 prices weren’t published when we checked.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Covered standing inside the main grandstand.
• The County Champagne Bar.
• The Paddock area, with the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
• Tattersalls and the Roodee.

Not included

• Seating, which comes with the County Long Room.
• The adult-only Winning Post and The Garden.

The view

You watch from inside the grandstand, under cover, looking out over the final furlong and the winning post. It’s one of the best places on the course to stay dry and still see the finish.

Food and drink

The County Champagne Bar is the main draw, alongside all the Tattersalls options.

Facilities

Dress code

Smart: men should wear a collared shirt and suit jacket with smart trousers or chinos; women a smart dress or outfit. No shorts, sportswear or fancy dress. On some summer music weekends suit jackets aren’t required.

Getting in

Use Gate 3A for the County areas. Only small handbags are allowed into the racecourse; larger bags are turned away, and there’s no left-luggage. Gates usually open two hours before the first race.

Accessibility

Accessible toilets are in both the general admission and hospitality areas. For level access avoid the steep Dee Stand steps and use the Tattersalls Fast Track Lane at Gate 4. A free Companion Pass is available with a full-price adult ticket; call 01244 304 600.

Full accessibility guide for Chester

Children and families

Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult in the County Concourse and follow the same dress code.

Tips

• Choose the County Concourse for a wet day: it’s the most affordable covered area.
• Arrive early to get a spot by the windows over the final furlong.
• If you’d like a seat, book the County Long Room instead.

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