Premium
Queen Elizabeth II Stand at Epsom Downs
Epsom’s premium enclosure, with the best views of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. On Derby Day men wear morning dress with a top hat, and women formal day dress or a trouser suit with a hat or fascinator.
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Who it suits
- A classic, formal Derby Day.
- Racegoers who want the best views and the Grandstand too.
Ticket prices
| Raceday | Price |
|---|---|
| Derby Festival 2027Premium enclosure | On the booking page |
QEII Stand tickets include the Grandstand.
Where your ticket takes you
- The Queen Elizabeth II Stand, with the best views of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
- The Blue Riband Balcony for accessible viewing.
- The Grandstand and its facilities.
Not included
- Hospitality restaurants and boxes, booked separately.
The view
The QEII Stand gives the best views of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, so you can follow the Derby runners before and after the race.
Food and drink
You can use the QEII Stand’s bars as well as everything in the Grandstand and the Derby Village.
QEII Stand bars
In the premium enclosure.
Grandstand and Derby Village
Included with your ticket.
Facilities
Lifts
The best lifts on the course are in the QEII Stand.
Accessible toilets
On every floor.
Dress code
On Derby Day: morning dress with a top hat for men, and formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit with a hat or fascinator for women. At other meetings Epsom asks you to dress to feel your best.
Getting in
On Derby Festival Friday 2027 the gates open at 11am, with the first race at 1.30pm; the Derby is at 4pm on Saturday. Collect Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand tickets at the main entrance pavilion.
Accessibility
A carer or assistant goes free with a disabled racegoer: call 01372 726311 on the day you buy your ticket. Accessible parking is in Car Park 10, close to the entrance. On Derby Day, Grandstand ticket holders can use the platform by the rail or the Duchess’s Stand balcony, and Queen Elizabeth II Stand ticket holders the Blue Riband Balcony.
Children and families
At the Derby Festival, children aged 4 and under go free in most areas and 5–17s get discounted tickets; at most other racedays children go free with an adult. Under-12s aren’t allowed in the Parade Ring or Winners’ Enclosure.
Tips
- Hire morning dress in good time for Derby Day.
- Use the lifts in the QEII Stand: they’re the best on the course.
- Head to the Parade Ring early before the Derby.
Upgrading
For a meal with your view, book one of the Derby hospitality packages, available through the racecourse and official partners.
Questions people ask
What do I wear on Derby Day?
Morning dress and a top hat for men; formal day dress or a trouser suit with a hat or fascinator for women.
Does it include the Grandstand?
Yes.
Is it accessible?
Yes, with the best lifts on the course and accessible toilets on every floor.
Is the dress code the same every raceday?
No, the formal code is for Derby Day; at other meetings, dress to feel your best.
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