General admission at Down Royal

Who it suits

• A good-value day at the races, especially with children, who go free under 14.
• Groups of 20 or more, who save £5 each.

Ticket prices

General admission can also be bought at the gate on raceday.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

• All the public areas of the racecourse.
• The grandstand and trackside viewing.
• Public bars, food outlets and betting.
• Free entertainment on festival days.

Not included

• The Trackside Marquee extras, the Moscow Flyer Racing Lounge and hospitality suites.

The view

You watch from the grandstand or trackside at Northern Ireland’s only Grade 1 course, with the Parade Ring close by to see the runners before each race.

Food and drink

General admission racegoers have the public bars and food outlets, and the Trackside Marquee and hospitality can be added for a bit more comfort.

Facilities

Dress code

Smart casual; no sportswear, trainers or football shirts. Most people dress up for the Ladies Days at the June and November festivals.

Getting in

Parking is free and every car park is within five minutes’ walk of the turnstiles (satnav BT27 5RW). A raceday bus runs from College Square North in Belfast, leaving 90 minutes before the first race.

Accessibility

Down Royal is a wheelchair-friendly venue with a limited-mobility car park for vehicles with the appropriate badge, and complimentary entry for one carer per person. Call 028 9262 1256 before your visit.

Full accessibility guide for Down Royal

Children and families

Children under 14 go free with a ticket-holding adult; call the office to add them to an online booking.

Tips

• Buy at the gate if you decide on the day; general admission is sold there.
• Pensioners: ask for £5 off.
• Take the raceday bus from Belfast to avoid driving.

Upgrading

Add the Trackside Marquee punter pack for a base by the track with extras, or book hospitality from £55 + VAT for a seated meal and a comfortable lounge.

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