Groups

Picnic table and drinks packages at Musselburgh

Reserved outdoor or informal group packages, such as a picnic table with drinks, on selected meetings. They’re upgrades on top of admission, not a separate enclosure, and are listed on each fixture page.

Photo: Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

TicketsSee fixture page

Dress codeNo formal dress code

Parade RingWith general admission

EntranceMain entrance

Who it suits

Groups of friends who want a reserved spot outside.
Birthday and work outings on summer racedays.

Ticket prices

Group packages
Package	Price
Picnic table and drinks packagesSelected meetings only	On the fixture page

Check what admission is included for your group.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

A reserved picnic table or outdoor group space.
Drinks as set out in your package.
All the public areas with your admission.

Not included

Cover: these are outdoor packages.
Food, unless included; the public cafés and street food are nearby.

The view

You have a reserved outdoor base, and can walk to the rails, lawns and Parade Ring area to watch the racing.

Food and drink

Group packages focus on a reserved table and drinks; for food, use Café 1816, Pinkie’s Deli and the street-food units nearby.

Drinks package

As listed for your fixture.

Public food outlets

Café 1816, Pinkie’s Deli and street food.

Facilities

Reserved table

A meeting point for your group.

Close to the action

Near the public lawns and rails.

Dress code

There’s no formal dress code; bring layers and waterproofs for an outdoor day.

Getting in

Gates opened at noon for the 12 October 2026 raceday, with the first race at 1.47pm. Parking and the courtesy buses from the station are free. Security may search bags, and ordinary re-entry isn’t allowed.

Accessibility

A companion ticket is available for a paying disabled adult with valid carer ID or supporting documents: email the application before the meeting. Reserved disabled spaces are at the front of the public car parks on Balcarres Road, with a free shuttle to the entrances about 500 metres away. An accessible toilet is at Pinkie’s Bar. Call 0131 665 2859.

Full accessibility guide for Musselburgh

Children and families

Under-18s are free with a paying adult except on New Year’s Day, Edinburgh Cup day and Ladies Day, with up to four children per paying adult. Book child tickets in advance: if a meeting sells out, none are issued at the gate.

Tips

Book early: these packages are limited and only on selected meetings.
Pack waterproofs: the tables are outside.
Check whether admission is included.

Upgrading

For an indoor table with food, book Queen’s Stand hospitality or a Harris Tweed Bistro table instead.

Questions people ask

Is this a separate enclosure?

No, it’s an upgrade within the public areas.

Is it available every raceday?

Only at selected meetings, listed on each fixture page.

Is it covered?

No, these are outdoor packages.

Can children come?

Yes; under-18s are free at most meetings with a paying adult.

Other enclosures at Musselburgh

From £23 in 2026General admissionOne ticket for all the public areas: the lawns, the rails, the Parade Ring area, the grandstand steppings and the public bars, with no formal dress code.Bookable tableHarris Tweed BistroAn upper-grandstand bistro overlooking the finish and the final furlong. Tables have a 90-minute dining period; booking is recommended, and walk-ins depend on space.HospitalityQueen’s Stand diningCourse-facing hospitality near the winning post and Parade Ring. Packages usually combine admission, a reserved table and food; each fixture page lists that day’s menu and inclusions.

Compare all the enclosures side by side · Back to the Musselburgh guide

Sources

Checked on 4 October 2026 against:

Spotted something out of date? Tell us how to correct it.