Enclosures at Doncaster Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Jonathan Clitheroe, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Doncaster sells four ticket types on most racedays: Family, Grandstand, County and Premier. Each better ticket includes the cheaper areas, so Premier gets you everywhere. Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult, and over-60s get half price on Grandstand and Family tickets bought on the day. At the St Leger Festival the racecourse packages its tickets differently.
Most relaxedFamily EnclosureDoncaster’s most relaxed enclosure, with no dress code at all, set up for families who want space and a casual day.Lowest-priced ticket; half price for over-60s on the dayMain enclosureGrandstand EnclosureDoncaster’s main public enclosure: trackside lawns and terraces, unreserved grandstand seating, the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, and plenty of bars and casual food.Varies by raceday; half price for over-60s on the daySmart casualCounty EnclosureA smart-casual enclosure with its own bars, food and betting, the Champagne Lawn and, in summer, the Old Weighing Room, plus everything in the Grandstand.Varies; St Leger upgrade from Grandstand from £20 (package price)PremiumPremier EnclosureDoncaster’s most exclusive public enclosure, on the third floor of the grandstand, with balcony views over the finishing line and access to every public area.Varies; St Leger upgrade from Grandstand from £85 (package price)
| Family | Grandstand | County | Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | Lowest-priced ticket; half price for over-60s on the day | Varies by raceday; half price for over-60s on the day | Varies; St Leger upgrade from Grandstand from £20 (package price) | Varies; St Leger upgrade from Grandstand from £85 (package price) |
| Where you watch | Trackside in the Family Enclosure | Grandstand lawns, terraces and unreserved seating | County lawns and elevated vantage points | Third-floor balcony overlooking the finish |
| Parade Ring | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Under cover | Limited | Indoor areas and grandstand seating | Comfortable indoor areas | Yes, indoor lounges |
| Food and drink | Pop-up food stalls | Several bars and grab-and-go food | County bars and eateries, Champagne Lawn | Premier bar plus all public bars and eateries |
| Dress code | None | Relaxed; no sports shirts or offensive fancy dress | Smart casual: collared shirt; no sportswear | Jacket for men (tie optional); no jeans |
| Entrance | Gate 8, Sandall Beat Road (big meetings) | Grandstand entrance, Leger Way | Main Reception; Champagne Lawn gate at the St Leger | Main Reception |
| Best for | Families with young children | A relaxed day with good views | A smarter day with more space | The best views and a special occasion |
Prices are per adult. Doncaster shows its ticket prices in its booking system, and they vary by raceday, with early-bird discounts for booking ahead. We give the price rules it publishes rather than one-off figures.