Winning Post and The Garden at Chester

Who it suits

• Adults who want to be as close as possible to the winning post.
• Special occasions and groups of friends wanting a premium, adults-only atmosphere.

Ticket prices

Prices for these premium areas weren’t published when we checked (4 October 2026). Under-18s aren’t admitted.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Winning Post Enclosure, the closest public area to the finishing line.
• The Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
• The County Lawn, Tattersalls and the Roodee.

Not included

• Children: no under-18s are allowed in these areas.
• Hospitality dining, which is booked separately.

The view

The Winning Post Enclosure puts you right beside the finishing line, with the Parade Ring a few steps away, so you can see the horses before the race and the finish up close.

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 or outfit. No denim, sportswear, shorts or fancy dress.

Getting in

Use Gate 3A. 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 aren’t allowed: the Winning Post and The Garden are for over-18s only, at all times. Families should choose the Roodee, Tattersalls or County areas, where under-18s go free.

Tips

• Bring photo ID if you look under 25: these areas are strictly over-18s.
• Arrive early on big days to get a spot by the rails at the finish.
• Follow the dress code closely: you can be turned away.

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