Main enclosure

Grandstand Enclosure at Doncaster

Doncaster’s main public enclosure: trackside lawns and terraces, unreserved grandstand seating, the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, and plenty of bars and casual food.

Photo: Jonathan Clitheroe, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

TicketsVaries by raceday; half price for over-60s on the day
Dress codeRelaxed; no sports shirts or offensive fancy dress
Parade RingYes
EntranceGrandstand entrance, Leger Way

Who it suits

Ticket prices

Grandstand prices
TicketPrice
AdultVaries by raceday; cheaper in advanceOn the booking page
A Day at the RacesAdmission, racecard, drink and pieLimited number each raceday
Over-60sBought on the day50% off
Children aged 17 and underWith an adultFree

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

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

Not included

The view

You can watch from the grandstand lawns and terraces beside the track, or take an unreserved seat in the grandstand, then walk to the Parade Ring to see the runners before each race.

Food and drink

Bars

Several bars around the enclosure.

Grab-and-go food

Casual food outlets for a quick bite between races.

Facilities

Betting

Bookmakers in the betting ring, plus betting outlets.

Parade Ring

Close-up views of the horses before each race.

Lifts and toilets

Lifts to every floor and accessible toilets.

Dress code

Relaxed: there’s no formal dress code, but sports team shirts and offensive fancy dress aren’t allowed.

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.

Tips

Questions people ask

Does a Grandstand ticket include the Parade Ring?

Yes. You get close-up access to the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.

Is there seating?

Yes, unreserved grandstand seating, on a first-come basis.

What should I wear?

There’s no formal dress code, but no sports team shirts or offensive fancy dress.

Are there concessions?

Over-60s get 50% off Grandstand tickets bought on the day, and under-18s go free with an adult.

Other enclosures at Doncaster

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