Grandstand Enclosure at Newbury

Who it suits

• Racegoers who want a good-value day with a relaxed atmosphere.
• Groups in fancy dress (as long as it isn’t offensive).
• Families, with under-18s going free at most racedays.

Ticket prices

Newbury’s prices rise in four stages, from super early bird to on the day; the first figure is the earliest price.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Grandstand Enclosure, with standard views of the course.
• Lots of unreserved seating and sheltered areas for bad weather.
• Bars and food outlets in and around the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand.
• Betting facilities.

Not included

• The Premier Enclosure, with the best views close to the finish.
• The Sky Sports Racing Lounge and Lounge 303.

The view

You watch from the Grandstand, with standard views of the racing and plenty of seats and shelter if the weather turns.

Food and drink

Facilities

Dress code

Relaxed: non-offensive fancy dress is welcome, but football and sports team shirts aren’t allowed. Under-12s have no dress code.

Getting in

The Grandstand Enclosure is open on weekend racedays and selected Fridays. Newbury Racecourse station is under two minutes’ walk from the nearest entrance, and parking is free; Car Parks 4 and 5 open 30 minutes before the gates.

Accessibility

Newbury is fully accessible: free accessible parking at the front of Car Park 4 by the East Entrance, ramps or level access to every building, ten public lifts, RADAR-key toilets in every stand and wheelchair platforms in the Berkshire Stand and by the winning post. Accessible tickets include a free ticket for a personal assistant.

Full accessibility guide for Newbury

Children and families

Under-18s go free at most racedays (the Super Sprint concert day is an exception). There’s no dress code for under-12s anywhere on the racecourse.

Tips

• Book at the super-early-bird stage: it can save £10 on the big days.
• Check the Grandstand is open: on some weekdays only the Premier Enclosure is.
• Groups of seven or more get a discount.

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