Garden Enclosure at Newmarket

Who it suits

• Families with a picnic and chairs.
• Racegoers who want a cheap, relaxed day and don’t mind watching on big screens.

Ticket prices

Upgrades are available unless the enclosure is sold out.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

• The Garden Enclosure, with limited race viewing.
• A picnic area: bring chairs, tables and blankets (seating is very limited).
• Food and drink outlets, betting and family entertainment.
• Concert viewing in the Premier Enclosure after the last race on music nights.

Not included

• The Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure.
• The Premier and Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures, unless you buy an upgrade.

The view

The Garden is between the two- and one-furlong poles, so you see the horses as they race towards the finish and watch most of each race on big screens.

Food and drink

The Garden is the only public enclosure where you can bring your own picnic; it’s also served by temporary bars and food units.

Facilities

Dress code

There’s no formal dress code; come comfortable for an outdoor day on the grass.

Getting in

Gates usually open two hours before the first race. Check whether your meeting is on the Rowley Mile (spring and autumn) or the July Course (summer). Parking is free, and a free shuttle bus stops outside the Grandstand & Paddock entrance at the Rowley Mile. At the Rowley Mile the Garden entrance is about 100 metres to the right of the Grandstand & Paddock entrance.

Accessibility

Collect a free personal assistant ticket from the Free Pass Office on the day, with photo ID for the assistant and proof of your ticket (don’t choose print-at-home). Blue Badge parking can’t be pre-booked; show your badge and a marshal will direct you. There’s accessible race viewing in every enclosure.

Full accessibility guide for Newmarket

Children and families

Children aged 17 and under go free at most meetings with an adult aged 21 or over (up to three per adult), but every child needs a ticket: add free child tickets when you buy. They pay full price at Newmarket Nights and Summer Saturday Live.

Tips

• Bring chairs: seating is very limited.
• Personal items are brought in at your own risk.
• On music nights, head to the Premier Enclosure after the last race for the concert.

Upgrading

Upgrade to the Grandstand & Paddock for the Parade Ring, or to the Premier for views opposite the finish, unless those enclosures are sold out.

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