6Oct 2026
Season Opener
The first jumps racing of the season; £14 in advance, £19 on the gate.
From£14
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Huntingdon’s racedays for the rest of 2026, with the racecourse’s starting prices.
Huntingdon fixturesSeason 2026/27
28Oct 2026
Afternoon Racing
Midweek jumps racing.
From£14
Tickets
1Nov 2026
Community Raceday
A Sunday raceday celebrating the local community.
From£14
Tickets
10Nov 2026
Agricultural Raceday
Celebrating Cambridgeshire farming.
From£14
Tickets
21Nov 2026
Beer Festival Raceday
Racing with a beer festival.
From£22
Tickets
6Dec 2026
Peterborough Chase Raceday
The Grade 2 Peterborough Chase, Huntingdon’s most prestigious race.
From£23
Tickets
21Dec 2026
Festive Fiver Fixture
Pre-Christmas racing for just £5.
From£5
Tickets
Under-18s go free with a paying adult, and 18–24s save up to 50% with a free RacePass. Private boxes start at about £115 + VAT a head.
Cheapest day out
The Festive Fiver on 21 December: £5.
Big-race day
Peterborough Chase Raceday on 6 December.
A Saturday out
The Beer Festival Raceday on 21 November.
Bringing children
Any raceday: under-18s free.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Huntingdon has one public enclosure, with booked hospitality and occasional picnic access as separate options.
From £14
Main Enclosure
The public raceday ticket, with the covered grandstand, Parade Ring, bars, food and betting.
Dining
Peterborough Chase Restaurant
Reserved-table dining and a private viewing balcony above the course.
Selected fixtures
Picnic Enclosure
A trackside picnic car park or designated lawn, open only on selected days.
Hospitality
Cromwell Restaurant facility
A Platter Package admission option; separate public details are limited.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Huntingdon Racecourse
Huntingdon puts comfort and personal style at the centre of its current clothing guidance. Jeans, a sweatshirt and clean trainers are among the examples, while visitors who enjoy occasion clothing can choose a suit or dress. Non-offensive fancy dress is welcome, but inappropriate outfits may lead to refusal of entry. The course asks visitors to avoid sports team kits. Check the weather and choose suitable layers because many areas are uncovered.
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 Huntingdon
Huntingdon Racecourse is two miles west of the town, beside the A14. Huntingdon station is about 2.5 miles from the course, and the racecourse says its station shuttle is not running, so plan the final leg by taxi.
By car
Free parking. Picnic car park spaces cost extra at evening, weekend and bank holiday meetings.
By train
Huntingdon is on the main line from London King’s Cross. The racecourse says its station shuttle is not in operation; local taxi services are available for the onward trip.
Busway to Huntingdon
Discover Huntingdon lists the guided Busway among the town’s public transport links. It does not reach the racecourse: use a local taxi for the final 2.5 miles from the station or town.
Parking at Huntingdon Racecourse
Huntingdon provides free on-site parking for racegoers, reached from the B1514 turnoff from the A141. Its official page warns that the local road network has changed, so make sure navigation information is current and follow the published approach directions. Check your fixture’s travel instructions before leaving and allow time to reach the admission entrance after parking. If you need a specific accessible arrangement, ask the course beforehand rather than relying on a general parking description.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Huntingdon.
Hotels near Huntingdon Racecourse
Huntingdon has historic town-centre inns as well as newer hotels on its edge. Choose a High Street base for local pubs and restaurants, or stay by the racecourse if you are driving. Nearby villages offer quieter self-catering stays.
Huntingdon town
The centre is handy for the station, Cromwell Museum, restaurants and riverside. The Old Bridge is on the Great Ouse; the two George Street hotels are close to the market square.
- The Old Bridge Hotel, An 18th-century townhouse hotel on the Great Ouse at the edge of the town centre.
- The George Hotel, A town-centre coaching inn with 26 en-suite rooms, bar and restaurant.
- Sandford House Hotel, A Wetherspoon hotel with 22 en-suite rooms and a pub in the building.
Near the course and countryside
These options suit drivers: the Holiday Inn is on the racecourse site, while the others sit outside the town centre. Confirm your route to the course when booking.
- Holiday Inn Huntingdon Racecourse, On site beside the course, with 98 bedrooms and special rates advertised for race meetings.
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon, A full-service hotel on the edge of Huntingdon, with restaurant, pool and leisure facilities.
- The Yard @ Pringle Farm, Self-catering accommodation in a refurbished farm setting outside Huntingdon.
Find a hotel
Compare hotels around Huntingdon.
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Evenings in Huntingdon
Huntingdon’s evening options centre on its pubs, restaurants, live events and the cinema at Towerfields. Book a performance or film around your date; the town has informal pub suppers as well as ticketed events.
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The Commemoration Hall
This town-centre arts venue lists live music, comedy, theatre and community events, including acoustic nights. Its calendar shows what is on for a particular evening.
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Dinner and a pint at The George
The George Hotel serves food and drink in the centre, with food listed until 10pm and occasional Friday live music. The town visitor directory also lists The Falcon Tavern for real ales, ciders and craft beers.
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A film at Towerfields
Cineworld at Towerfields Leisure Park is a 10-screen cinema on Huntingdon’s edge, with restaurants and free parking at the complex. Check its listings for the evening you plan to go.
Things to do while you are here
Huntingdon’s market-town centre is compact enough for a museum visit and riverside walk, with country parks and historic houses a short drive away. The district’s attractions make it easy to add a day either side of racing.
Cromwell Museum
The museum in the former Huntingdon Grammar School explores Oliver Cromwell’s life and the town’s history. Admission is free; it opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm from April to October and to 3.30pm from November to March. It is in the centre beside the Market Square.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
This 150-acre park has lakes, woodland and open grassland on Huntingdon’s western edge. Follow the paths for a walk, birdwatching or a picnic; the council lists daily bus access from Cambridge and St Ives.
Huntingdon’s historic centre
Walk around the Market Square, All Saints’ Church and Castle Hills, then follow the Great Ouse past the Old Bridge. The local visitor guide highlights the town’s market heritage and riverside routes.
Houghton Mill
A National Trust watermill on the Great Ouse in nearby Houghton. Pair the mill with a river walk or time in Houghton and Hemingford villages; opening varies by season.
On the day
Huntingdon has one main enclosure, so you can move between the parade ring, grandstand and trackside viewing without choosing separate admission areas.
Gates open at 12.30pmSeason Opener, Tuesday 6 October 2026.
First race 1.56pm; last race 4.48pmSix-race Season Opener schedule; race times vary by meeting.
Huntingdon Racecourse Season Opener event page, checked 3 October 2026. These times apply to the 6 October 2026 meeting and can change.
Cashless venue
There are no cash machines at the course. The racecourse says bookmakers accept cash, so bring it with you if you plan to bet that way.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs may attend, but they are not allowed in hospitality spaces, public bar areas or the parade ring. Assistance dogs are permitted.
Children
Accompanied under-18s enter free. Baby-changing facilities are in the Goodliff Stand and, for badge holders and hospitality guests, the Cromwell Stand.
One main enclosure
The main enclosure includes racecourse facilities and views of National Hunt racing and the parade ring. The Peterborough Chase Restaurant and Fairfax Saddles Owners & Trainers Suite are bookable hospitality options.
Betting is optional
You don’t need to bet to enjoy the day. If you do, you must be 18 or over; set a limit before you arrive.
Families and groups
Children are welcome at Huntingdon. Under-18s can attend free when accompanied, and selected fixtures add entertainment for younger racegoers.
Free under-18 entry
Huntingdon’s FAQ says accompanied under-18s have free entry. The 2026 Family Fest page also listed free children’s activities and after-racing entertainment; activities are fixture-specific. Baby-changing facilities are in the Goodliff Stand and, for badge holders and hospitality guests, the Cromwell Stand.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Huntingdon Racecourse, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE28 4NL. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 01480 453373.
Accessibility
There is a viewing ramp and accessible toilets in all areas.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- TodayThe Peterborough Chase has been run on four different days of the week since 1969; it has only been abandoned once, for fog in 1982.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 3 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 Huntingdon Racecourse or The Jockey Club. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.