Most relaxed

Family Enclosure at Doncaster

Doncaster’s most relaxed enclosure, with no dress code at all, set up for families who want space and a casual day.

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TicketsLowest-priced ticket; half price for over-60s on the day

Dress codeNone

Parade RingNo

EntranceGate 8, Sandall Beat Road (big meetings)

Who it suits

Families with young children who want space and no dress code.
Budget-conscious racegoers, especially over-60s buying on the day.

Ticket prices

Family Enclosure prices
Ticket	Price
AdultVaries by raceday; cheaper in advance	Doncaster’s lowest price
Over-60sBought on the day	50% off
Children aged 17 and underWith an adult	Free

Exact prices are shown in Doncaster’s booking system and vary by raceday.

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Where your ticket takes you

The Family Enclosure, with trackside space.
Pop-up food stalls and bars.
Free children’s entertainment on Family Fun Racedays.

Not included

The Parade Ring and grandstand facilities in the Grandstand, County and Premier enclosures.

The view

You watch from the Family Enclosure beside the track, a relaxed, open area rather than the busy grandstand terraces.

Food and drink

Pop-up food stalls

Plenty of casual food stalls around the enclosure.

Bars

Bars nearby for drinks.

Facilities

Space for families

A calmer area away from the busiest parts of the grandstand.

Family Fun Racedays

Free children’s entertainment on selected racedays, including the Winter Family Fun Day on 29 December 2026.

Dress code

There’s no dress code in the Family Enclosure. Dress for the weather: much of it is outdoors.

Getting in

County and Premier guests use the Main Reception entrance; Grandstand guests use the Grandstand entrance on Leger Way; the Family Enclosure has its own entrance at Gate 8 off Sandall Beat Road at big meetings. Parking is free except during the St Leger Festival.

Accessibility

Doncaster has large lifts to every floor, three raised viewing platforms by the Parade Ring and accessible toilets throughout. A free personal assistant ticket is available: email info@doncaster-racecourse.co.uk at least 24 hours ahead with your name and the fixture. Blue Badge parking is in Car Park A, opposite the main stand.

Full accessibility guide for Doncaster

Children and families

Children aged 17 and under go free with an accompanying adult, except on Live After Racing concert days. Free children’s entertainment runs on Family Fun Racedays.

Tips

Pick a Family Fun Raceday for free children’s entertainment.
Over-60s save 50% by buying Family tickets on the day.
Upgrade to Grandstand if you want to see the horses in the Parade Ring.

Questions people ask

Is there a dress code in the Family Enclosure?

No. It’s the one enclosure with no dress code at all.

Do children need to pay?

No. Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult, except on concert days.

Can I see the Parade Ring?

Not from the Family Enclosure; the Grandstand ticket and above include the Parade Ring.

Are there discounts for older racegoers?

Yes. Over-60s get 50% off Family and Grandstand tickets bought on the day.

Other enclosures at Doncaster

Main 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.Smart 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.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.

Compare all the enclosures side by side · Back to the Doncaster guide

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