County Long Room at Chester

Who it suits

• Racegoers who want a seat and a dedicated bar for the day.
• Celebrations and smaller groups who want comfort without full hospitality.
• Anyone who wants to stay indoors on a cold or wet day.

Ticket prices

Chester listed the County Long Room from £60 per person in 2025; 2027 prices weren’t on sale when we checked.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The County Long Room, with seating, inside the grandstand.
• A dedicated bar and the Champagne Bar.
• The Paddock, Tattersalls and the Roodee.

Not included

• The adult-only Winning Post and The Garden.
• Hospitality dining, which is booked separately.

The view

The Long Room sits within the panoramic grandstand, so you can watch the race from inside before stepping out to the Paddock.

Food and drink

Facilities

Dress code

Smart and polished: men should wear a collared shirt and suit jacket (no tie needed); women a smart dress, co-ord or similar. No denim, sportswear, shorts or fancy dress.

Getting in

Use Gates 3A or 4 for the County Long Room. 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 and must follow the smart dress code.

Tips

• Book early for the May Festival: seating is limited.
• Ties aren’t required here, but a suit jacket is expected.
• Use the Long Room as a base and walk out to the Paddock between races.

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