6Oct 2026
October Flat racing
An afternoon of Flat racing.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Leicester’s remaining 2026 fixtures include autumn Flat racing, winter jumps and a post-Christmas meeting. The October meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon; the December fixtures are also listed as afternoon jumps meetings.
Leicester fixturesSeason 2026/27
3Dec 2026
December jumps racing
An afternoon of jumps racing.
28Dec 2026
Christmas jumps racing
Post-Christmas jumps racing.
The racecourse fixture list gives 6 October as Tuesday afternoon Flat racing, 3 December as Thursday afternoon jumps racing and 28 December as post-Christmas Monday afternoon jumps racing. Listed fixtures and admission terms can change. The racecourse says it is not taking new annual memberships beyond 31 December 2026 while its Owners’ and Trainers’ facilities are refurbished.
A festive outing
Jumps racing on 28 December.
Watch from the car
Park and view beside the track.
A summer evening
Ladies Day, with music after racing.
A quieter afternoon
A midweek raceday.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Leicester uses one public enclosure on racedays: general admission includes the public viewing, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure areas. Separate bookings are available for the Park & View Picnic Car Park on two family days and for named hospitality rooms; those hospitality badges are collected at the Hospitality Entrance.
One enclosure
General Admission
One public ticket covers all public areas, including Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure viewing. Hospitality suites and the Owners & Trainers Lounge are excluded.
Family days
Park & View Picnic Car Park
A limited, first-come car park beside the track on the racecourse’s two family days; the car charge is separate from adult admission.
Restaurant
Nelson Suite Restaurant
A panoramic dining room with racecourse views; 2026 race-day packages include admission and are booked separately.
Private box
Executive Boxes
A private box with balcony, winning-post views, food, racecards and a host; 2026 packages are listed at £115 per person.
Private suite
Premier Rooms
Two bookable private rooms for up to 50 and 25 guests, with a private bar and access to the Club Terrace.
Paddock lawn
Paddock Pavilion
A private hospitality space on the paddock lawn overlooking the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Leicester Racecourse
Leicester does not enforce a strict dress code, so dressing up is a choice rather than a requirement. The course does advise that football shirts and vests are unsuitable in hospitality areas. Visitors who enjoy occasion clothing are welcome to wear it, with Ladies Day specifically highlighted as a chance to dress up. Choose an outfit appropriate to the forecast and your booking, and ask the racecourse beforehand if you need clarification about clothing in a hospitality space.
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 Leicester
Leicester Racecourse is in Oadby, off Leicester Road on the A6, south-east of the city centre. Leicester railway station is the main rail arrival point; from there, use a local bus, taxi or car for the last leg.
By car
Follow the A6 Leicester Road towards Oadby and turn into the racecourse entrance at LE2 4AL. The racecourse says public car parks A and B are free; car park A is grass and car park B is used for busy meetings. The Owners’ and Trainers’ car park C has hard standing but is not the general public car park.
By bus
Arriva routes 31 and 31A run from Leicester to Oadby. The National Rail onward-travel map identifies Glebe Road on the A6/Leicester Road as the stop for a short walk to the racecourse and the University Botanic Garden. Check the operator timetable for your return, especially after an afternoon fixture.
By train
Leicester is the nearest mainline station, with onward bus services from the city and taxis outside the station. The course is around three miles from the centre, so allow for the road journey when choosing a train home.
By taxi
A taxi is a straightforward option from the station or a city-centre hotel. Agree a pick-up point and allow time for traffic leaving Oadby after the last race.
Parking at Leicester Racecourse
Leicester’s standard parking is free. Public visitors normally use the grassed Car Park A in front of the course, with Car Park B providing overflow space on busy days. Owners and trainers use the hard-standing Car Park C to the side. A separate Park & View picnic option operates only on the two family days and carries a small vehicle charge, with admission tickets needed for adult occupants. Follow the parking directions rather than treating this paid picnic option as standard parking.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
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Hotels near Leicester Racecourse
Leicester has city-centre hotels close to the station, restaurants and museums, while Oadby gives a quieter base nearer the track. The racecourse’s own local-hotel page lists a range of city stays; the University Botanic Garden and Stoughton Grange are among Oadby-area options.
Oadby and the south side
Useful if you want to stay nearer the racecourse and the A6. Check the route from your chosen stay to the gates before relying on a walk.
- Best Western Leicester Oadby, on the southern edge of Leicester
- Stoughton Grange, rural glamping and hospitality near Oadby
Leicester city centre
A wider choice of hotels, with the station and the city’s evening restaurants within reach. Continue to Oadby by bus or taxi on raceday.
- Holiday Inn Leicester, city-centre hotel listed by Leicester Racecourse
- The Gresham Aparthotel, serviced apartments in a landmark city building
- Travelodge Leicester Central, budget rooms in the centre
- Hilton Leicester, hotel with restaurant and bar
- ibis Leicester City, near the railway station
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Evenings in Oadby and Leicester
Leicester’s evening options are in the city centre, rather than at the racecourse. The centre has historic pubs, independent bars, restaurants, live music and theatre, and Oadby has local places for a quieter meal.
- For a historic pub
Wygston’s House
Visit Leicester describes this timber-framed city-centre house as dating from the 15th century; it now combines a pub and restaurant. It is a characterful option for dinner or a drink before heading back to a city hotel.
- For local beer
The Globe
The Globe has traded as a pub since 1720. It sits in the city centre and has a long history of brewing on site, making it a natural stop for visitors exploring Leicester’s older streets.
- For a night out
Bars, music and food in the centre
Visit Leicester’s nightlife guide lists bars, clubs and venues across the centre, including the Two-Tailed Lion, Veeno and Mosh. The city’s Purple Flag accreditation covers its evening economy from 5pm to 5am; check individual venues for their current programme and opening hours.
- Near the course
Oadby food and drink
For a meal closer to the racecourse, Visit Leicester highlights the Cow & Plough at Stoughton Grange and Bru Oadby. Oadby and Leicester are linked by local buses, but an evening taxi may be more convenient after later events.
Things to do while you are here
Oadby is more than a place to reach the racecourse: it has a substantial university botanic garden, while central Leicester brings together Roman, medieval and space-age attractions.
Leicester Botanic Garden
The University of Leicester’s 16-acre garden in Oadby includes an Edwardian garden, arboretum, woodland, water garden and glasshouses. It is opposite the racecourse; entry is free except on some special-event days. The university lists opening hours as 10am to 4pm, extended to 5pm in British Summer Time.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
In the city’s Old Town, the exhibition tells the story of the king’s discovery and identification beneath a Leicester car park. It stands opposite Leicester Cathedral, where his remains were reinterred in 2015. The centre is usually open from 10am, with separate weekday/Sunday and Saturday/bank-holiday closing times.
National Space Centre
The city’s space museum offers galleries, interactive exhibits and the Rocket Tower. It makes a full family visit and is listed as Visit Leicester’s top attraction.
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
South of Leicester, this museum preserves a 17th-century framework knitter’s house and workshop, with machinery showing how stockings were made. It is a smaller local-history visit to pair with the Botanic Garden or an Oadby stay.
On the day
The racecourse lists the 6 October 2026 meeting as an afternoon Flat fixture. These are the published times for that date; later meetings may use a different schedule.
12:00Gates open on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
13:31–17:01First and last races on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
FreePublic parking in car parks A and B.
Under 18Free at race meetings except Ladies Day, with a paying adult.
Source: Leicester Racecourse Annual Badge Holders page, which publishes the 6 October 2026 gates and race times; checked 2 October 2026. Times are meeting-specific.
Timings vary by fixture
The 2026 fixture list labels 6 October as Tuesday afternoon Flat racing, 3 December as Thursday afternoon jumps racing and 28 December as post-Christmas afternoon jumps racing. Use the ticket page for the fixture you are attending because published gates and race times differ.
Food and drink
The racecourse does not generally allow visitors to bring food or drink into the venue. Its FAQ says food brought on official Family Days must be eaten in the picnic car park; visitors may leave and re-enter to return to their cars.
Payments and searches
The racecourse accepts cash for admission, betting and racecards, but its food and drink outlets are card-only and there is no cash machine. Security may carry out random metal-detector and bag searches, so leave time for entry.
Betting is optional
You do not need to bet to enjoy racing. Betting is for people aged 18 or over; set a limit in advance and do not chase losses.
Families and groups
Children can attend Leicester race meetings with an adult, and the racecourse publishes a clear under-18 admission rule.
Under-18 admission
Children under 18 attend race meetings free except on Ladies Day. They must remain with a paying adult, and the racecourse says proof of age may be requested at entry. Non-raceday events have their own child prices.
Keep the day manageable
Leicester’s free public car parks make it possible to return to the car during a meeting, and the racecourse permits visitors to leave and re-enter. On official Family Days, the Park & View picnic car park is first-come, first-served and currently costs £5 per car; adults still need admission tickets.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Leicester Racecourse, Leicester Road, Oadby, LE2 4AL. Then tell a member of staff.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1773Leicester Racecourse was established at Victoria Park, before racing moved to its present Oadby site.
- 1883The first meeting at the Oadby course took place on 24 July.
- 2014The racecourse opened The Kube, its purpose-built event space.
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