Enclosures at Newcastle Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Newcastle has three public enclosures: the Grandstand Picnic Enclosure, the Grandstand & Paddock and the Premier Enclosure, which covers every public area. Seating is unreserved in all three, so book hospitality if you want a guaranteed table. Under-18s go free at most racedays.
FamiliesGrandstand Picnic EnclosureA relaxed, family-friendly enclosure with plenty of lawn space for casual viewing: the most laid-back way to spend a day at Newcastle.Lowest-priced ticket; see booking systemMainGrandstand & PaddockNewcastle’s main enclosure: the main grandstand, the Silver Ring Bar, the Parade Ring and views of the finishing straight, with bars, food and betting.From £15.50 (2025 Fighting Fifth, early bird)PremiumPremier EnclosureAccess to every public area of the racecourse, including Colonel Porter’s Grandstand and private lawns, with its own bars, food and betting.From £22.50 (2025 Fighting Fifth, early bird)
| Picnic | Grandstand & Paddock | Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | Lowest-priced ticket; see booking system | £15.50 (2025 Fighting Fifth, early bird) | £22.50 (2025 Fighting Fifth, early bird) |
| Where you watch | Lawns for casual viewing | Main grandstand and finishing straight | Colonel Porter’s Grandstand and private lawns |
| Parade Ring | No | Yes | Yes |
| Under cover | Limited | Main grandstand | Yes, Colonel Porter’s Grandstand |
| Food and drink | Nearby bars and food outlets | Silver Ring Bar and food outlets | Premier bars plus all public outlets |
| Dress code | No dress code | No dress code; shirts must stay on | Smart preferred; no sportswear or trainers |
| Entrance | Main entrance | Main entrance | Main entrance |
| Best for | Families and relaxed groups | The full raceday at a fair price | Seeing everything, with the best facilities |
Prices are per adult. Newcastle shows exact prices in its booking system; they vary by raceday and are cheaper online in advance. The figures below are the 2025 early-bird Fighting Fifth prices.