Hospitality at Newton Abbot

Who it suits

• Visitors who want a reserved table and a three-course meal rather than queueing at a casual food outlet.
• Groups entertaining clients or marking an occasion in a private suite overlooking the winning line.
• Racegoers who want to watch from indoors between races and then walk out to the Parade Ring or trackside.

Ticket prices

These are the package prices currently published for 2026. Restaurant pages list sample menus for the season and fixture availability; the private-box page lists Bronze, Silver and Gold package rates. The page does not state whether VAT is included in these hospitality prices.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Paddock Restaurant dining inside the grandstand, overlooking the Parade Ring; its package page describes reserved seating, a meal and table service.
• Winning Post Restaurant in the Teign Suite, with an elevated view across the track and access to key viewing areas included in its package description.
• Private hospitality suites by the Winning Post with a dedicated balcony and a racecourse admission badge.
• Hospitality guests can use the viewing areas included in their admission package; private-box packages include an entry badge.

Not included

• Any restaurant or room not named in your booking; the two restaurants and private boxes are distinct products.
• A private suite when you book a restaurant table, or a restaurant reservation when you book a box.
• Alcohol as part of the Bronze private-box package; its listed price includes food, tea and coffee, while drinks can be arranged separately.

The view

The Paddock Restaurant sits in the main grandstand and looks over the Parade Ring. The Winning Post Restaurant is in the Teign Suite and looks across the track; Newton Abbot describes its view as elevated. Private boxes stand by the winning post and have a dedicated balcony facing the course, with TV screens inside showing the live racing. Your admission badge lets you move between the hospitality room and public viewing spaces, depending on the package description. The point of hospitality is a reserved indoor base and meal; it does not replace going out to see the horses at the rail or in the Parade Ring.

Food and drink

All the hospitality packages include a meal or buffet, with menu and service details set out by the individual restaurant or box package.

Facilities

Dress code

Newton Abbot asks hospitality guests in its Paddock and Winning Post restaurants to dress smart casual. Sports attire and ripped denim are not permitted in those two booked restaurants, though smart jeans and shorts are allowed. The dress rule does not apply to the casual Paddock Eaterie. For a private box, choose smart casual clothes and avoid sportswear or ripped denim; comfortable shoes still help when you go between the suite and outdoor viewing areas.

Getting in

Arrive through the public racecourse entrance and have your admission badge or restaurant booking ready. The racecourse says gates open at the fixture time shown on the event page; for example, the 17 October 2026 meeting opened at 11:05am before the 1:05pm first race, and the 28 October meeting opened at 11:51am before the 1:51pm first race. General parking uses the Greenhill Way entrance at the traffic lights by Winners Gym. Hospitality pages do not list a separate bag policy or a different public entry gate for restaurant guests.

Accessibility

Newton Abbot’s access statement lists wheelchair-accessible entrances in all betting halls, lifts in the Paddock Betting Hall and Teign Suite, accessible toilets at the Paddock entrance, Terrace Rooms and top floor of the Teign Suite, and an accessible viewing stand at the front of the Paddock Grandstand. Accessible parking is close to the public entrance; the racecourse FAQ says disabled patrons buy their own ticket and one carer is admitted free on the day with proof of disability. The hospitality pages do not describe step-free access to each particular restaurant table or private box; contact the racecourse if you need room-specific access information.

Full accessibility guide for Newton Abbot

Children and families

Children under 18 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult, but the ticketing pages ask families to add the number of children during online booking. The Paddock Restaurant and Winning Post Restaurant package prices are listed per person and no separate child price is shown. The Paddock Restaurant is described as suitable for families, but contact the restaurant when booking to confirm the child meal arrangement. The private-box page does not publish a child-specific rate.

Tips

• Compare the listed 2026 rates carefully: Paddock Restaurant £90, Winning Post Restaurant £120, and private-box Bronze, Silver and Gold packages £95, £120 and £135 per person.
• The restaurant sample menus are seasonal and may differ by fixture; special dietary requirements should be raised with the hospitality team when enquiring.
• Private boxes hold 12 to 120 guests. The booking page asks for a £250 deposit, with the balance due 14 days before the meeting.
• The 2026 availability table showed the Winning Post and Paddock restaurants available on 28 October, while both were fully booked for 17 October.

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