Enclosures at Market Rasen Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Neil Theasby, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Market Rasen has three public enclosures: County, Tattersalls and Lawn. A County ticket includes access to all three; other fixtures may sell tickets for individual areas, with prices set by meeting. The Picnic Car Park is a separate £10-per-car add-on on feature days, and Altior’s Restaurant and private boxes are booked as hospitality packages.
Private hospitalityPrivate BoxesMarket Rasen sells private hospitality boxes with a meal, admission and views across the racecourse. The public offer includes Premier, Classic Comfort, Private Pizza and themed experiences; each has its own menu and not all are available at every meeting.Quote from hospitalityRestaurantAltior’s RestaurantAltior’s is Market Rasen’s restaurant hospitality option, with a reserved table and views over the Pre-Parade Ring, racecourse and Winners’ Enclosure. The online Best of British 2026 package includes a two-course meal and admission; a separate Premier package offers a longer meal and afternoon tea.From £78–£84 (Best of British, 2026 fixtures)Top public ticketCounty EnclosureCounty is Market Rasen’s broadest public ticket: admission also includes Tattersalls and Lawn. It offers track and winning-post views, bars and places to eat, with a badge required for movement between the enclosures and re-entry to County.From £10 advance / £16 on day (County Racedays, 2026)Parade RingTattersalls EnclosureTattersalls is the public enclosure for close Parade Ring viewing and the Winners’ Enclosure, with bars and take-away food. A County ticket includes access to Tattersalls; the Tattersalls page also offers its own fixture-selected ticket.From £10–£16 when included in 2026 County Raceday ticketFamily areaLawn EnclosureLawn is the relaxed outdoor enclosure, with a view of the Parade Ring, a children’s playground and the Victor Lucas Bar. The racecourse allows light picnics here under its stated rules; a County ticket also gives Lawn access.From £10–£16 when included in 2026 County RacedaysFeature-day add-onPicnic Car ParkThe Picnic Car Park is a separate feature-day parking area that lets visitors watch from their own car. It is not a replacement for admission: Market Rasen says each person also needs an event ticket, and the car space currently costs £10 by card.From £10 per car (2026 listing)
| Private boxes | Altior’s | County | Tattersalls | Lawn | Picnic parking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | Quote from hospitality | £78–£84 (Best of British, 2026 fixtures) | £10 advance / £16 on day (County Racedays, 2026) | £10–£16 when included in 2026 County Raceday ticket | £10–£16 when included in 2026 County Racedays | £10 per car (2026 listing) |
| Where you watch | Private suite with racecourse views | Pre-Parade Ring, course and Winners’ Enclosure | Track and winning post | Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure | Parade Ring and open course | Racecourse view from parked car |
| Parade Ring | Not stated for each box | Pre-Parade Ring view | Yes via other areas | Yes | View available | No special access stated |
| Under cover | Private indoor box | Indoor restaurant with balcony | Bars, restaurant and open viewing | Bars and covered food outlets | Outdoor lawns and bar | Your car; outdoor site |
| Food and drink | Meal or buffet varies by package | Two-course or three-course packages | Tiger Roll Bar, Francky’s Bistro, Altior’s | Exacta Bar and Antonio’s takeaway (fixture-dependent) | Victor Lucas Bar; light picnics allowed | Light picnic only; no glass, metal or alcohol |
| Dress code | No formal code; comfort encouraged | No formal code; comfort encouraged | No formal code; comfort and weather layers | No formal code; fancy dress permitted if appropriate | No formal code; fancy dress allowed | Outdoor clothing |
| Entrance | Hospitality admission; gate details by booking | Restaurant hospitality entry; tickets posted | County/main members entrance | Tattersalls entrance; slight step | Lawn entrance is step-free | Legsby Road after caravan park entrance |
| Best for | Groups wanting private dining and space | A reserved dining table and sheltered viewing | Access to all three public enclosures | Seeing horses before and after each race | Families, picnic lunches and relaxed viewing | A car-based picnic on feature days |
Prices are per adult. Prices checked for 2026: County Raceday tickets are £10 online in advance or £16 on the day for access to all three enclosures; the Picnic Car Park is £10 per car on feature days, and Altior’s 2026 Best of British package is listed at £78–£84 for selected fixtures.