4Oct 2026
Family Fun Raceday
Entertainment for all ages.
From£21
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Every Kelso raceday for the rest of the 2026/27 season, with the racecourse’s starting prices.
Kelso fixturesSeason 2026/27
24Oct 2026
Edinburgh Gin Chase Day
A Saturday of jumps racing.
From£25
Tickets
7Nov 2026
Wishing Well Chase Day
A popular Saturday fixture.
From£25
Tickets
6Dec 2026
Scottish Borders National Day
More than £200,000 in prize money.
From£16
Tickets
29Dec 2026
Festive Fling Raceday
Blow away the Christmas cobwebs.
From£20
Tickets
17Jan 2027
Chairman’s Cup Raceday
Featuring the Chairman’s Cup Handicap Chase.
From£16
Tickets
29Jan 2027
Fizz Friday Raceday
A six-race Friday card.
From£16
Tickets
19Feb 2027
Timeform Chase Raceday
Often throws up clues for the spring festivals.
From£16
Tickets
6Mar 2027
bet365 Morebattle Hurdle Day
The Morebattle Hurdle, Scotland’s most valuable hurdle race.
From£20
Tickets
3Apr 2027
Party in the Paddock
Racing followed by an after-party (over-18s only).
From£20
Tickets
19Apr 2027
Buccleuch Cup Day
Featuring the oldest race run at Kelso.
From£16
Tickets
5May 2027
Spring Raceday
A six-race midweek card.
From£16
Tickets
Prices are the racecourse’s advance prices; you save £5 by booking by noon the day before racing. The season ends with Ladies Day at the end of May.
Big-race day
Morebattle Hurdle Day in March.
Bringing children
The Family Fun Raceday, and under-18s are always free.
A party
Party in the Paddock in April, with an after-party.
Bringing the dog
Any raceday: well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Kelso has one public enclosure, plus trackside picnic parking and bookable hospitality rooms. Hospitality admission covers the racecourse as well as the named room; the Platinum, Final Furlong and Hamilton packages differ in location, meal and view. Private boxes are arranged separately for groups.
Premium hospitality
Platinum Package
First-floor dining in the Tweedie Grandstand, with a view over the course, lunch and a glass of bubbly on arrival. Hospitality admission is included.
Trackside dining
Final Furlong Marquee
A glass-fronted hospitality marquee beside the final obstacle, with a hosted meal and trackside position. Hospitality admission is included.
Private groups
Private Boxes
Private box hire for groups, with a minimum booking of 16 or 20 guests depending on the box. The racecourse quotes package details by enquiry.
Relaxed dining
Hamilton Room
A shared hospitality room behind the Younger Stand, with lunch and afternoon tea. It has no direct track view; the grandstand is a short walk away.
Picnic parking
Trackside Parking
A reserved space alongside the finishing straight, sold per car. It is the only area where visitors may bring their own picnic; race admission is separate.
One public enclosure
Raceday Admission
One public enclosure gives visitors a choice of track viewing, stands and the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure. Under-18s are admitted free with a responsible adult.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
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 Kelso
Kelso is rural, so most people drive, but there are bus links from the Borders Railway and from Berwick.
Track2Track bus
A return bus transfer from Tweedbank station, at the end of the Borders Railway from Edinburgh.
From the south
Border Buses run between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Galashiels via Kelso.
By car
Parking charges vary by raceday. Gates open two hours before the first race.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Tweedbank or Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Hotels near Kelso Racecourse
Stay in Kelso, or further afield in the Borders, Berwick or Edinburgh.
Kelso
Stay in town to walk around the cobbled square, the Abbey and riverside. These are named Kelso properties, with options from a hotel to a B&B and self-catering.
- Ednam House Hotel, town-centre hotel beside the River Tweed
- Cross Keys Hotel, hotel on Kelso’s cobbled square
- The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast, B&B in Kelso
- The Old Smithy, Ednam, self-catering accommodation in the Kelso area
Further afield
Bigger choice.
- Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the East Coast Main Line
- Edinburgh, via the Borders Railway to Tweedbank
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in Kelso and the Borders.
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Evenings in Kelso and the Borders
Kelso’s compact centre has hotel dining, pub food and a cocktail-and-tapas option around the square and Bridge Street.
- Dinner
The Cobbles
A freehouse and dining room near Kelso Square, serving a changing menu in a historic town-centre setting. It suits a sit-down meal after a day exploring the Borders; check its own menu for current dishes.
- Pub and restaurant
Queen’s Head Hotel
The Queen’s Head is an 18th-century inn with a restaurant and bar on Bridge Street. It is a useful central choice for a drink or meal within the town rather than at the racecourse.
- Cocktails and small plates
Dickson’s of Ednam
At the entrance to Ednam House Hotel, Dickson’s combines cocktails and tapas. Its position near the town centre makes it an easy stop while spending the evening in Kelso.
Things to do while you are here
Kelso makes a good base for abbey history, riverside walks and a castle visit in the surrounding Borders.
Kelso Abbey
The abbey was founded in the 12th century after monks moved to Kelso in 1128. Historic Environment Scotland describes it as one of Scotland’s largest and wealthiest religious houses; its surviving stonework shows the scale of the medieval complex.
Floors Castle and gardens
Floors Castle, outside town, is Scotland’s largest inhabited castle. Its grounds include woodland and riverside paths as well as gardens, so allow time for a walk as well as the house when planning a visit.
The Two Bridges walk
This town walk starts and finishes at Kelso Square, crossing the Tweed and Teviot bridges. The route takes in riverside views and the Abbey area, giving a gentle way to see Kelso on foot.
On the day
Useful things to know at Kelso.
11:30amGates open for Family Fun Raceday, Sunday 4 October 2026.
1:45pmFirst race on Family Fun Raceday, Sunday 4 October 2026.
Kelso Races, Family Fun Raceday 2026 fixture; checked 2 October 2026.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, on a lead at all times.
Children
Under-18s are free with a parent or guardian; no need to book, just collect a wristband at the main entrance.
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 aged 17 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Family Fun Raceday
Kelso’s 4 October 2026 fixture lists children’s entertainment including games, face painting and magic alongside the racing. The racecourse says accompanied under-18s are free; collect a wristband at the entrance. The event page lists gates at 11:30am and the first race at 1:45pm.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 01573 221221 or email info@kelso-races.co.uk.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1822The racecourse opens; the original building is still in use on racedays.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 30 September 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 Kelso Racecourse or Kelso Races. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.