The Hill and DerbyFest at Epsom Downs

Who it suits

• Families and groups who want to see the Derby for free.
• Picnickers with chairs, gazebos and tables.

Ticket prices

Paid enclosures on Derby weekend start from £32.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The open Hill in the middle of the course.
• The funfair, big screens and food stalls.
• DerbyFest, with a free advance ticket.

Not included

• The Grandstand, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
• The Queen Elizabeth II Stand.

The view

You watch from the centre of the course as the horses sweep round Tattenham Corner, with big screens showing the rest of each race.

Food and drink

There are food stands on the Hill, and you can bring your own picnic; most eateries are in the Derby Village around the Grandstand.

Facilities

Dress code

Relaxed: come as you like, but sports clothing and team colours aren’t allowed anywhere on the racecourse.

Getting in

The Hill is open access; book DerbyFest tickets in advance. On Derby Day the Derby itself is at 4pm. Get there early to claim a good spot.

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.

Full accessibility guide for Epsom Downs

Children and families

Children are welcome on the Hill, which has a funfair. Under-18s must be with an adult aged 21 or over.

Tips

• Arrive early to set up your gazebo near the rail.
• Book DerbyFest tickets in advance: they’re free but required.
• Bring layers and sun cream: it’s an open hillside.

Upgrading

For the Parade Ring and views of the finish, book a Grandstand ticket; for the best views and formal Derby Day glamour, the Queen Elizabeth II Stand.

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