Final Furlong Marquee at Kelso

Who it suits

• Groups who want to dine in a sociable marquee close to the track rather than in a grandstand room.
• Racegoers who value a convenient base near the final obstacle and want to step outside to watch the finish.
• A hosted afternoon with food, race admission, a racecard and a pre-race tipster bundled together.

Ticket prices

The official Kelso booking page listed £125 per person for Timeform Chase Raceday 2027. Hospitality is booked in advance, subject to availability; prices can differ by meeting.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Final Furlong Marquee, a glass-fronted structure beside the track and near the final obstacle.
• A hospitality ticket includes admission to the public enclosure, so you can walk to the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.
• Public viewing areas and the two raised ramps by the Younger and Tweedie stands are available with the included race admission.
• The marquee’s trackside position gives a quick route between the hospitality base and the outside racecourse viewing areas.

Not included

• A private room or box: the Final Furlong is a shared hospitality marquee.
• A car space; free parking is available in the field by the main entrance and Trackside Parking is separately booked.

The view

Kelso places the Final Furlong Marquee trackside near the Tweedie Stand and adjacent to the final hurdle. The location is useful for following the action close to the end of the race, while the glass frontage gives an indoor view. The official page does not promise that every table has a direct view through the glass, so use the outside public viewing areas for an unobstructed race view. Your hospitality admission lets you step out to the trackside ramps or walk to the Parade Ring between races.

Food and drink

The package combines a meal and afternoon tea with the racecourse’s public food and drink outlets nearby.

Facilities

Dress code

The racecourse has no general dress code, but corporate hospitality guests are asked to wear smart casual clothing. There is no requirement to wear formal race-day clothes. This is a marquee beside the track, so bring a waterproof and warm layer for the outdoor parts of the day and choose comfortable shoes for the route to the Parade Ring.

Getting in

Enter at Kelso’s main racecourse entrance, one mile north of town, and show your hospitality ticket. For the 4 October 2026 Family Fun fixture, gates open at 11:30am and the first race is at 1:45pm; each fixture publishes its own timetable. Racecourse terms prohibit knives, fireworks, air horns, cans and glassware in public enclosures, and the hospitality page gives no bag-size limit. Scan your ticket out before leaving during racing if you plan to return.

Accessibility

Kelso’s public areas are mostly tarmac, and it provides firm flat alternatives where gravel occurs. Three huddle platforms overlook the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, with two raised ramps for track viewing. Permanent accessible toilets are in the Tweedie and Younger stands. The accessibility page does not state whether the Final Furlong Marquee entrance is step-free or how a personal-assistant ticket is booked; email info@kelso-races.co.uk or call 01573 221221 for those details before selecting this location. Blue Badge parking at the front of the main car park is subject to space.

Full accessibility guide for Kelso

Children and families

Under-18s are admitted free to Kelso’s public enclosure when with a responsible adult. The Final Furlong package is sold per person and includes hospitality dining; Kelso does not publish a separate child hospitality rate, so ask the office how a child’s meal and seat are charged. Under-18s must remain with an adult, and children under 12 are not permitted in the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure during racing without the safety officer’s permission.

Tips

• A current published example is £125 per person for Timeform Chase Raceday on 19 February 2027; other meeting prices may differ.
• The marquee is close to the final obstacle, but use the public viewing areas if you want to stand outside for an unobstructed look at the finish.
• The reserved table is a base for the afternoon; plan to arrive in time for the included lunch and glass of bubbly.
• Ask about step-free access to the marquee before booking if you need a level route; Kelso publishes access details for stands but not this marquee.

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