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26Oct 2026
Halloween Family Raceday
A family-themed jump racing fixture listed in the racecourse calendar.
13Oct 2026
Season Opener
The first jump meeting of the season. The fixture is listed on the official 2026 calendar.
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
The published autumn and early winter programme includes jump racing, a family raceday and fireworks. The racecourse calendar lists fixture-specific gate and race times on each event page.
Hereford fixturesSeason 2026/27
Tickets
Tickets
7Nov 2026
Fireworks
The racecourse lists its fireworks event for Saturday evening.
12Nov 2026
Thursday Afternoon – November Jump Racing
An afternoon jump racing fixture on the official calendar.
19Dec 2026
Christmas Jumpers Raceday
Festive jump racing. The event page lists gates opening at 09:50, the first race at 11:50 and the last race at 15:10.
A Day at the Races package (entry, programme, a pint and a pie) is £24; Premier Viewing £32. Over-60s get £5 off on the gate; groups of 10+ save £3 on weekdays and £5 at weekends. Hospitality is sold through Seat Unique.
The first of the season
The Season Opener on 13 October.
A themed visit
The 2026 calendar includes Halloween Family Raceday and Christmas Jumpers Raceday.
A group
£3–£5 off each for 10 or more.
Bringing children
Under-18s free.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Hereford operates one public enclosure, with general admission and optional packages that add food, drinks or a reserved hospitality space.
Private hospitality
Private Boxes
A private first-floor box, host, buffet and its own viewing balcony.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Hereford Racecourse
Hereford uses relaxed clothing guidance and encourages guests to dress for the season. Warm layers are particularly relevant to its autumn and winter racing. Hospitality guests are encouraged to choose smarter clothing, including a shirt and tie for men, but the dedicated page frames this as encouragement. Tasteful fancy dress is welcome. Sports team shirts and offensive costumes are excluded, and unsuitable fancy dress can lead to refusal of entry. Check the forecast before choosing outerwear.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
A quick estimate for your group. Where we have confirmed a ticket price it’s filled in; otherwise add the price from the racecourse’s booking page. Change any figure to match your plans.
Getting to Hereford
The course address is Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU. The city station and centre are roughly two miles away; the racecourse access guide recommends the Roman Road entrance for direct access.
By car
The racecourse access guide gives the main car park entrance from Roman Road. The surface is grass; a hard-standing drop-off is outside the main entrance.
By train
Hereford is the nearest railway station. Continue by taxi or local bus; the racecourse access guide describes the city-to-course journey as about two miles.
By bus
The racecourse accessibility guide identifies the 74B city bus as serving the Holmer and Roman Road entrances. Confirm the stop and operating time in the current timetable for your date.
By taxi or on foot
The accessibility guide estimates a 5–10 minute taxi ride from the city centre. Walking from central Hereford is possible, though allow for the distance and route to the Roman Road entrance.
Parking at Hereford Racecourse
Hereford provides free on-site parking and has stewards to help direct vehicles when visitors arrive. Consult the official travel information before setting off so that you approach the racecourse correctly, then follow the staff’s directions within the site. If you need an accessible route or parking assistance, check the venue’s accessibility information or contact the course beforehand. Ask the course about overnight collection or reserving a particular space before relying on either.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Hereford.
Hotels near Hereford Racecourse
Hereford has city-centre hotels and guest houses, with country-house stays beyond the centre. The course is about two miles north of the station and central hotels, so include the return journey in your plans.
Hereford city centre
Stay near the cathedral, shops and station for restaurants and walkable sightseeing.
- Green Dragon Hotel, 83 en-suite rooms on Broad Street in the city centre
- Castle House Hotel, 24-room boutique hotel on Castle Street with a restaurant and waterside garden
- Commercial Hotel, City hotel on Commercial Road, listed in the local accommodation directory
Outside the city centre
Country-house and village options suit visitors combining Hereford with the wider county.
- Graftonbury Garden Hotel, Country-house hotel in Grafton, outside the city
- Holme Lacy House Hotel, Country-house hotel in Herefordshire south of the city
- Alberta Guest House, Guest house on Newtown Road, around a ten-minute walk from the centre and stations
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in Hereford.
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Evenings in Hereford
Hereford’s city-centre restaurants, pubs and theatre make an evening in town straightforward after a daytime visit. The examples below are in the city, rather than at the racecourse.
- Dinner in the centre
Independent restaurants
Visit Herefordshire lists city options including The Bookshop, Cotto, Ponte Vecchio, Beefy Boys and Sensory & Rye, spanning British, Italian and burger menus around the central streets and Old Market.
- A drink in a historic setting
Green Dragon Hotel bars
The city-centre Green Dragon has its Hereford restaurant, Garrick Lounge for afternoon tea and Offa Bar for cocktails, all within the historic hotel on Broad Street.
- Theatre or comedy
The Courtyard
The Courtyard arts centre presents theatre, comedy and cinema in Hereford. Check its programme for an evening performance that fits your stay.
Restaurant and performance programmes change; venue links below identify the providers.
Things to do while you are here
Hereford’s compact centre mixes medieval heritage with museums and the River Wye. These are city attractions, separate from the racecourse.
Hereford Cathedral and Mappa Mundi
The cathedral houses the medieval Mappa Mundi and a chained library, making it the city’s best-known heritage visit.
Black and White House Museum
The Old House in High Town is a Jacobean timber-framed merchant’s house furnished to show domestic life in its period.
Waterworks Museum and the Wye
The Victorian pumping station museum sits within a mile of the city centre along the Wye Valley Walk. Its working machinery, café and miniature railway add a hands-on stop; riverside paths continue beyond it.
On the day
Hereford’s published event pages set the meeting times; general opening guidance and practical arrangements are in the racecourse FAQ and accessibility guide.
Usually about two hours before the first raceThe FAQ gives this as the usual gate opening; event pages show the exact time for each meeting.
Christmas Jumpers Raceday · 19 December 2026The event page lists gates at 09:50, first race 11:50 and last race 15:10.
Source: Hereford Racecourse FAQs and Christmas Jumpers Raceday event page, checked 2 October 2026.
Buy direct
The racecourse says direct website or phone bookings have no booking fee. Its ticket hub number is 01432 273560, option 1.
Betting is optional
You can watch the racing without betting. If you choose to bet, you must be at least 18.
Allow time for the journey
The city centre and railway station are about two miles from the course. The racecourse accessibility guide estimates a 5–10 minute taxi journey from central Hereford.
Families and groups
Children are welcome at Hereford and the fixtures calendar includes a dedicated Halloween family raceday.
Under-18 entry and family fixture
Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult. The 2026 calendar lists Halloween Family Raceday on Monday 26 October; read that event page for its programme and any fixture-specific arrangements.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford. Then tell a member of staff.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 2016Racing returns to Hereford after the course closed at the end of 2012.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 2 October 2026. The racecourse can change prices, times and arrangements, so check your booking page before you pay. This is an independent guide, not connected to Hereford Racecourse or Arena Racing Company. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.