3Nov 2026
Jumps racing
Jumps, afternoon meeting.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Lingfield races almost every week through the winter. Here are all its racedays from November to the end of 2026; the Winter Derby, its biggest race, is in February or March.
Lingfield Park fixturesSeason 2026/27
10Nov 2026
Jumps racing
Jumps, afternoon meeting.
19Nov 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
21Nov 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
22Nov 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
24Nov 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
26Nov 2026
Jumps racing
Jumps, afternoon meeting.
7Dec 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
9Dec 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
12Dec 2026
Jumps racing
Jumps, afternoon meeting.
14Dec 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
17Dec 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
20Dec 2026
All-weather racing
All-weather Flat, afternoon meeting.
22Dec 2026
Jumps racing
Jumps, afternoon meeting.
26Dec 2026
Boxing Day racing
All-weather Flat (Boxing Day), afternoon meeting.
31Dec 2026
New Year’s Eve racing
All-weather Flat (New Year’s Eve), afternoon meeting.
Fixture list from the official racing calendar, checked 30 September 2026. Lingfield races almost every week of the year, with Flat racing on the all-weather track and jumps racing on turf through the winter. Groups of 10 or more save up to £5 on each general admission ticket.
Racing in winter
The all-weather track means racing usually goes ahead when turf courses freeze, so Lingfield is a safe bet for a winter day out.
A festive outing
Boxing Day racing on 26 December or New Year’s Eve racing on 31 December 2026; book early for both.
Big race
The Winter Derby, a Group 3 on the all-weather, in late winter.
A weekend away
Racing plus a night at the Marriott on the estate, with its restaurant, terrace and country club.
On a budget
A midweek all-weather fixture in general admission, with free parking and children free.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Lingfield sells one general admission ticket, the Grandstand Enclosure, plus hospitality in the Trackside Restaurant, the Grandstand Suites and private boxes. On the day, only general admission is sold at the gates.
Main
Grandstand Enclosure
General admission: wide trackside lawns, the public bars, and views of the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, with plenty of tiered viewing in the grandstand.
Dining
Trackside Restaurant
A private table for the day with table service and a three-course seasonal menu, panoramic views of the track, and access to the public areas.
Premium
Private boxes and Grandstand Suites
Twenty private boxes and the Grandstand Suites, with private bars and formal or buffet menus, for groups. Smart casual is recommended in hospitality.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Lingfield Park Racecourse
Lingfield has no strict formal code and recommends comfortable clothing for year-round outdoor racing. Smart jeans or tailored shorts with a collared shirt are suggested. Sports team shirts, offensive fancy dress and flip-flops are excluded. Check the forecast before choosing your layers and footwear, and think about the time you will spend outdoors during the meeting. If you have booked a specific dining or hospitality package, consult its instructions or ask Lingfield for clarification before travelling. This keeps your outfit choice aligned with the area you have actually booked.
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 Lingfield Park
Lingfield is about 27 miles from London, close to the M25, M23 and Gatwick, and has its own railway station next to the estate.
By train
Direct trains to Lingfield on the East Grinstead line; the station is next to the racecourse estate, about a 15-minute walk to the course.
By car
About 15 minutes from either motorway. Parking is free in the public car park on Racecourse Road, but allow extra time on busy racedays.
Accessible parking
The accessible car park, known as the RTS Gate, is signposted from the main road and is a short distance from the main entrance.
By air
Handy if you’re flying in.
Parking at Lingfield Park Racecourse
Lingfield provides free parking on Racecourse Road, with signs marking the area. Coaches are welcome and are directed to allocated parking. Visitors enter the racecourse through the Main Gate turnstiles. A car can remain overnight if the parking stewards are informed on arrival, but it is left at the owner’s risk. Accessible parking is available at the racecourse and hotel; consult the venue accessibility page for more detailed planning if you need help with the route.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Lingfield.
Hotels near Lingfield Park Racecourse
The racecourse has its own hotel on the estate, and there are village inns and country-house hotels around Lingfield and East Grinstead.
Big racedays
The Marriott on the estate is the only hotel within walking distance of the course, so book early for Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve racing.
On the estate
As close as it gets.
- Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, on the racecourse estate, with a restaurant, terrace and free parking
Lingfield and nearby villages
A few minutes’ drive.
- The Star Inn, Lingfield, a village inn with a restaurant and bar, about five minutes’ drive from the course; the nearest rooms after the Marriott
- The Woodcock Inn, Felbridge, a country inn with rooms near East Grinstead
Near Hever Castle
Country inns a short drive east.
- The Greyhound, Hever, a four-star inn with a bar, near Hever Castle
- Ye Olde Crown, Edenbridge, an old inn with a garden, restaurant and bar, about 4 km from Hever Castle
East Grinstead and Gatwick
A short drive away.
- Gravetye Manor, a celebrated country-house hotel with gardens near East Grinstead
- Felbridge Gatwick Hotel & Spa, a spa hotel near East Grinstead
- Langshott Manor, a luxury manor-house hotel near Gatwick, handy if you’re flying in or out
Find a hotel
Compare hotels near Lingfield and Gatwick.
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Evenings in Lingfield
Lingfield is a rural course, so evenings out are in the village inns around it, or at the hotel on the estate.
- On the estate
Lingfield Park Marriott
The hotel’s restaurant and terrace, right on the racecourse estate.
- In the village
The Star Inn, Lingfield
A village pub with a restaurant, a few minutes from the course.
- Dinner
The Woodcock Inn, Felbridge
A country inn near East Grinstead, about 15 minutes’ drive.
- A special dinner
Gravetye Manor
The country-house hotel’s restaurant, overlooking its famous gardens.
Things to do while you are here
Lingfield sits where Surrey, Sussex and Kent meet, with castles and gardens close by.
Hever Castle
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, with gardens, mazes and a lake, about 10 km away.
Standen
A National Trust Arts and Crafts house with a hillside garden near East Grinstead, where you can picnic on the lawn.
Chiddingstone Castle
A historic house and village a short drive east.
Ashdown Forest
Open heathland and woodland walks to the south.
On the day
Gate times depend on the day and type of racing.
2 hours beforeGates open two hours before the first race at weekends and for jumps racing.
1½ hours beforeGates open 90 minutes before the first race on midweek Flat fixtures (earlier for feature and festival days).
Under 18Free with an adult (some exclusions for festival fixtures and Live After Racing events).
Source: Lingfield Park: FAQs, checked 4 October 2026.
Food and drink
You can’t bring your own food or drink into the racecourse; there are public bars and food outlets throughout.
Tickets on the day
Only general admission is sold on the day, at the Main Entrance and Plaza Gate. Show your e-ticket on your phone or a printout.
Seating
General admission doesn’t include reserved seating; book hospitality if you want a guaranteed table.
Groups and concessions
Groups of 10 or more save up to £5 on each general admission ticket. Over-60s and students with valid ID have also been offered £5 off; ask when you book.
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
Lingfield welcomes children and families, with under-18s free at most racedays.
Under-18s free
Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult, with some exclusions for festival fixtures and Live After Racing events.
Space to roam
The racecourse is set in a large estate, with wide lawns trackside.
Castles nearby
Hever Castle and Ashdown Forest make it easy to turn racing into a family weekend.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Lingfield Park Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PQ. Then tell a member of staff.
On the day
The racecourse office handles personal assistant tickets, and staff at either gate can help.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1890Lingfield Park is opened by the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, as a jumps course; Flat racing follows four years later.
- 1932Lingfield stages its first Derby trial.
- 1989Britain’s first all-weather racecourse opens at Lingfield, with an Equitrack surface later replaced by Polytrack.
- TodayLingfield is the only British course to race on turf, all-weather and over jumps, in a 450-acre estate on the border of Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 4 October 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 Lingfield Park Racecourse or Arena Racing Company. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.