Private Boxes at Kelso

Who it suits

• A large party that wants a room or box reserved for its own group rather than a shared hospitality table.
• Groups of at least 16 or 20 guests, the minimum sizes published by Kelso for its different private boxes.
• Hosts who need to discuss the day’s menu, room arrangement and package with the racecourse team before committing.

Ticket prices

Kelso does not publish a box price or a standard private-box package tariff; contact the racecourse office on 01573 221221 for a quote.

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Where your ticket takes you

• A private box reserved for your group; Kelso states minimum booking sizes of 16 or 20 guests, depending on the box.
• Racecourse access depends on the hospitality package agreed with the office. The named Platinum, Final Furlong and Hamilton packages include hospitality admission, while the private-box page asks customers to enquire about package options.
• The public Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and track viewing areas are available only where the box booking includes the relevant hospitality admission.
• The racecourse has several stand and room locations; Kelso does not identify which box or stand is allocated to each group on its web page.

Not included

• A published fixed meal, bar or race-admission inclusion: these details are confirmed with the package quote.
• Trackside Parking, which is booked separately per car.

The view

Kelso’s hospitality page confirms private boxes are available, but does not name the boxes, give their stand locations or promise a track view. The venue map marks the Younger, Tweedie and John Carr grandstands, but does not identify which of these rooms are private boxes. Before booking, ask the hospitality office to confirm the exact room, its view and how close it is to the public Parade Ring and viewing areas. This makes a private box a better fit for groups who value their own space and can arrange the details in advance than for someone choosing only by a published viewpoint.

Food and drink

Kelso does not publish a fixed menu for private-box hire; the menu is part of the quote and package conversation.

Facilities

Dress code

Kelso asks corporate hospitality guests to wear smart casual clothing. There is no requirement for formal wear at the course, though some visitors dress up for feature days. Bring warm, waterproof layers and comfortable shoes for walking between a private room and the outside viewing areas; ask whether any specific room has an additional dress rule when making the booking.

Getting in

The racecourse is one mile north of Kelso town centre. Use the main entrance and bring the ticket or booking confirmation issued for your box. The hospitality page does not specify separate gate or bag arrangements for private boxes; for the 4 October 2026 Family Fun meeting, public gates open at 11:30am and the first race is 1:45pm. Terms prohibit knives, fireworks, air horns, cans and glassware in the enclosures, and the website does not publish a bag-size allowance. Scan out if you leave during racing and intend to return.

Accessibility

Access depends on which room Kelso assigns. The racecourse says Tweedie Grandstand hospitality is reached by lift, Hamilton Rooms are at ground level, and Younger and John Carr stands have steps only. It does not identify the locations or routes for private boxes, nor publish a personal-assistant ticket process. Call 01573 221221 or email info@kelso-races.co.uk to describe access needs and confirm the room before paying. Accessible toilets are in both floors of Tweedie and the ground floor of Younger; Blue Badge spaces at the front of the main car park are subject to availability.

Full accessibility guide for Kelso

Children and families

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanied children aged 17 and under receive free public admission, but Kelso gives no separate price for children using a private hospitality box or its catering. The minimum group size of 16 or 20 applies to box hire; the page does not say whether children count towards the minimum or are charged differently. Under-12s may not enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure during racing unless the safety officer gives permission.

Tips

• The racecourse publishes minimum private-box groups of 16 or 20, depending on the box; ask which minimum applies to the room offered.
• Request a written breakdown of admission, food, bar service, racecards and any parking before agreeing to a package; the website does not list these as standard box inclusions.
• Ask for the room name and a description of its track view. Kelso’s public map does not label private boxes individually.
• If a step-free route is important, identify the proposed room first: access differs across the stands.

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