8Oct 2026
County Raceday
Afternoon jumps racing.
From£10
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Market Rasen’s upcoming 2026 fixtures include affordable autumn County Racedays, November fireworks and the Rand Farm Park Boxing Day meeting.
Market Rasen fixturesSeason 2026/27
17Oct 2026
Saver Saturday Raceday
A bargain Saturday: £10 in advance, £16 on the gate.
From£10
Tickets
12Nov 2026
Agriculture Raceday
Celebrating Lincolnshire farming.
From£10
Tickets
26Nov 2026
County Raceday
Afternoon jumps racing.
From£10
Tickets
3Dec 2026
Christmas Jumper County Raceday
Festive jumps racing; £10 online in advance only.
From£10
Tickets
26Dec 2026
Rand Farm Park Boxing Day Racing
A Lincolnshire Christmas tradition and a family day out, with enhanced traffic management; follow the yellow event signs. The published card currently lists six races from 12:35pm to 3:27pm; gate opening time has not yet been published.
From£14
Tickets
Under-18s go free with a paying adult aged 21 or over. 18–24s save up to 50% with a free RacePass.
On a budget
A Saver Saturday, £10 in advance.
Christmas tradition
Boxing Day racing.
Summer
Ladies Day and the Summer Plate in July.
Young adults
Half price for 18–24s with RacePass.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Market Rasen has three public enclosures, plus a paid Picnic Car Park on feature days and bookable restaurant and private-box hospitality.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Market Rasen Racecourse
Market Rasen puts comfort and personal style at the centre of its current clothing guidance. Jeans, a sweatshirt and clean trainers are among the examples, while visitors who enjoy occasion clothing can choose a suit or dress. Non-offensive fancy dress is welcome, but inappropriate outfits may lead to refusal of entry. The course asks visitors to avoid sports team kits. Check the weather and choose suitable layers because many areas are uncovered.
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 Market Rasen
The racecourse is about a mile from Market Rasen station on the east side of town. Trains, taxis and local buses are options, but the Jockey Club recommends booking rural taxis ahead of time.
By car
The course is signposted from the A631 and approached from the M1, A1 and A46. Public car parks are free. On feature days the picnic car park costs £10 per car and is accessed from Legsby Road; event traffic may cause delays, so follow event signs and parking marshals.
By train
Market Rasen station is served from Lincoln to the south, Doncaster to the north and Barnetby to the west. The racecourse estimates the walk from the station at about 25 minutes; the route is rural, so allow time and use a taxi if walking is unsuitable.
Pre-book a taxi
The Jockey Club advises booking taxis in advance because the course is in a rural location. Its listed local operators include Tealby Taxis (07779 562982), Pols Taxis (01673 847092) and Browns Taxis (01673 843114). Confirm your pickup when booking.
Local bus
The course directs visitors to the local Market Rasen bus timetable. Check the route and stop location against your fixture time; for a direct trip from the station or town, a pre-booked taxi is the simpler option.
Parking at Market Rasen Racecourse
Market Rasen offers free parking in its public car parks. Blue Badge holders have preferential parking areas close to the entrances, also without charge. Follow the official approach directions and display your badge so that staff can identify the appropriate area. Check your booking and fixture information before travelling, especially if arranging a particular hospitality arrival. If you require assistance from the car park, contact the racecourse beforehand to discuss the route and available support.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Market Rasen.
Hotels near Market Rasen Racecourse
Market Rasen and the neighbouring Wolds offer pub hotels, guesthouses, cottages, campsites and caravan stays. Lincoln is a larger city option about 30 minutes away by road.
Market Rasen town
Stay within the market town for easy access to its cobbled square, independent shops, cafés and rail station. The Advocate Arms is a town-centre hotel with a restaurant; Megs Island Guesthouse is another listed local stay.
- The Advocate Arms Hotel, town-centre hotel, restaurant and pub
- Megs Island Guesthouse, guesthouse in the Market Rasen area
- The Windmill Hotel, hotel and restaurant listed for the Market Rasen area
Lincolnshire Wolds and Lincoln
For a rural break, the Visit Lincolnshire directory lists cottages, farms, campsites and caravan parks across the Wolds. Lincoln gives visitors a city base with more hotel choice, linked to Market Rasen by road and rail via Lincoln.
- Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park, on-site touring and caravan option
- Rural Roosts, self-catering rural accommodation in the wider area
- Lincoln hotels, city-centre base about 30 minutes away by road
Find a hotel
Compare hotels around Market Rasen and Lincoln.
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Evenings in Market Rasen
Market Rasen is a small town, but its centre has a hotel restaurant, traditional pubs and independent food spots for dinner or a drink after the races.
- Dinner and rooms
The Advocate Arms
The town-centre Advocate Arms combines a hotel with an award-winning restaurant and bar. It is a practical choice for an evening meal without driving out of Market Rasen.
- Traditional pub
Market Rasen pubs
Local tourism listings describe a choice of pubs serving Lincolnshire food and local ales. The town-centre pubs make an easy low-key evening, with the cobbled market place and independent shops nearby.
- A country pub nearby
The King’s Head, Tealby
A short drive into the Wolds, the King’s Head in Tealby is a thatched village pub dating to around 1367, with home-cooked food and real ales. It offers a distinctly rural setting beyond the town centre.
Things to do while you are here
Market Rasen sits at the western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with a historic market square, town heritage trail and accessible countryside walks.
Market Rasen Heritage Tour
Follow the town’s online and on-foot heritage route for stories about its nineteenth-century development, historic buildings and local people. The route includes interpretation and a panoramic view from the church tower.
Willingham Woods
The woods are a popular place for walkers and cyclists near Market Rasen. Visit Lincolnshire describes a 3.5-kilometre circular route suitable for all skill levels; the wider Walk in the Woods trail from town is about seven miles.
Lincolnshire Wolds
Market Rasen is a gateway to the Wolds, a landscape of rolling hills and market villages. Local walking and cycling routes link the town towards Caistor and the surrounding countryside.
Lincoln
For a larger day out, Lincoln is around 30 minutes away by car. Its cathedral, castle and historic centre provide a contrast to the small-town base and rural Wolds.
On the day
A few venue details help with tickets, timing and payment at Market Rasen.
11:55amGates open for County Raceday on Thursday 8 October 2026.
1:56pmFirst race on County Raceday, Thursday 8 October 2026; last race is listed at 4:48pm.
Market Rasen Racecourse home page and FAQ, checked 2 October 2026. Fixture timings can change.
What to wear
Come “dressed to feel your best”: there’s no formal dress code.
Card payments
Bars and food outlets accept card only. Betting facilities take cash; the course also says a cash machine is located in the information kiosk.
Gates and arrival
County Raceday gates open 90 minutes before the first race; feature-day gates open two hours before. The individual fixture page gives the current time.
Under-18s
Children under 18 enter free with an adult. The racecourse requires under-18s to be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult who has their own ticket.
Families and groups
Under-18s receive free admission to Market Rasen racedays with an adult, and the surrounding area offers straightforward outdoor activities.
Free child admission
Market Rasen advertises free entry for under-18s with an adult. Its entry rules say children must remain accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over, and adults need their own admission ticket.
Family walks
Willingham Woods has a 3.5-kilometre circular path described as suitable for all skill levels. The Market Rasen-to-Willingham Woods trail is about seven miles, so families can choose the shorter woodland loop or a longer walk.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Market Rasen Racecourse, Legsby Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3EA. Then tell a member of staff.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1828Horse racing is recorded in the Market Rasen area.
- 1924The official Market Rasen Racecourse opens at its present location.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 2 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 Market Rasen Racecourse or The Jockey Club. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.