Nelson Suite Restaurant at Leicester

Who it suits

• Visitors who would like a reserved table and a full meal rather than choosing food from outdoor outlets.
• A birthday or special day where a panoramic indoor view and seated service matter.
• Racegoers who want admission and dining bundled into one booking.

Ticket prices

These are the listed 2026 advance booking prices per person, including VAT. The 6 October restaurant listing is sold out; no on-the-day restaurant price is published.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

• The Nelson Suite Restaurant and the dining package shown on your booking.
• General public areas under Leicester’s One Enclosure policy, including Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure viewing.
• The course’s public bars and race-day facilities; the Owners & Trainers Lounge remains private.

Not included

• The Executive Boxes, Premier Rooms and Paddock Pavilion, each booked as a different hospitality package.
• The Owners & Trainers Lounge, which is not part of public admission.

The view

The Nelson Suite is described by the racecourse as an air-conditioned panoramic restaurant overlooking the course. It gives you a seated indoor place to watch, while the shared public enclosure lets you walk out to the Parade Ring, betting ring and trackside viewing between meal service.

Food and drink

Food is part of the Nelson booking, rather than an optional extra bought from the public catering stands.

Facilities

Dress code

Leicester has no strict general dress code. The racecourse advises that football shirts and vests are not appropriate in hospitality areas; smart clothes are welcome, but choose comfortable shoes and a weatherproof layer for time outside between courses.

Getting in

Book the Nelson Restaurant for a specific 2026 meeting and collect your admission badges from the Hospitality Entrance on arrival. The racecourse’s event pages give meeting-specific door and race times, which vary by date. Food and drink cannot be brought in, bags are searched as standard, and random security searches may also take place.

Accessibility

AccessAble lists a lift and step-free access within the Nelson Suite, a wheelchair manoeuvring space and an adapted toilet nearby; it also notes the exact route and facilities. The general public has step-free or ramped routes to key viewing areas, though some surfaces are uneven. Apply in advance for one free personal assistant admission with evidence of DLA, Attendance Allowance, PIP, AFIP or registered blindness; a Blue Badge alone does not qualify. Contact the racecourse on 0116 271 6515.

Full accessibility guide for Leicester

Children and families

Under-18s attend race meetings free with a paying adult, except Ladies Day, and the course FAQ says they need no ticket. They must remain with a paying adult. The restaurant pages do not publish a separate child meal price, so the package price for children is not stated.

Tips

• Choose the meeting before comparing prices: the 2026 listing ranges from £90 to £120 per person according to date.
• The restaurant page lists its 6 October 2026 seating as sold out; book other listed dates through the official booking page.
• Collect badges at the Hospitality Entrance rather than joining the public turnstile queue.
• Take a card for food and drink purchases elsewhere at the course; public catering outlets are cashless.

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