7Oct 2026
Afternoon Racing
Gates open 12:30pm; first race 1:59pm and last race 5:04pm. General admission is £9 online when booked before midnight on 6 October.
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Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Four fixtures remain in Nottingham’s 2026 flat season. The event pages currently list £9 advance general admission, with booking deadlines and race times specific to each meeting.
Nottingham fixturesSeason 2026/27
14Oct 2026
Construction Raceday and Colwick Cup
A construction-industry networking day with the two-mile Colwick Cup. Gates open 12pm, the first race is at 1:54pm and the last at 5:22pm; listed advance tickets cost £9.
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28Oct 2026
Community Day
A community-themed raceday, with advance tickets listed at £9 and free child tickets. The racecourse publishes the current event information on its fixture page.
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4Nov 2026
Season Finale
The final listed raceday of the 2026 season. Gates open 11:15am, the first race is 12:45pm and the last is 3:55pm; advance tickets are £9 when booked by 3 November.
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Tickets
The event pages checked on 2 October 2026 list £9 advance general admission; the online deadline is midnight on the day before each fixture. The 14 October and 4 November pages list hospitality from £75. RacePass gives eligible 18–24-year-olds 50% off tickets on selected dates.
Affordable flat racing
The listed autumn meetings offer £9 advance general admission.
A staying race
The Colwick Cup is over two miles on 14 October 2026.
Bringing children
Under-18 tickets are free at most fixtures, subject to availability and event conditions.
Young adults
Free RacePass membership offers 18–24s 50% off selected fixtures.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Nottingham sells General Admission at its regular meetings, a limited-capacity Premier Enclosure ticket for Ladies Day, and separately booked hospitality in Sherwoods Restaurant or a private box. The Premier ticket includes General Admission access; restaurant and box packages include Main enclosure admission, while the hospitality room or suite is reserved for those bookings.
Private hospitality
Private Boxes
A suite for your own group, with a private bar and host, a choice of meal formats, hospitality admission and racecard. Prices are quoted by the hospitality team rather than published as a fixed online rate.
Restaurant dining
Sherwoods Restaurant
A second-floor Grandstand restaurant with track views and several packages, from the Season Saver two-course set meal to three-course or à la carte dining. 2026 online listings showed packages from £75.
Ladies Day only
Premier Enclosure
The 8 May 2027 Ladies Day ticket adds the Centenary Bar, trackside VIP Lawn, Robin Hood Bar and Centenary balcony to General Admission; the online page lists adult and child prices.
General ticket
General Admission
The standard ticket has a covered grandstand, viewing opposite the Finish Line, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure access, bars, food outlets, betting and free Wi-Fi.
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Dress code at Nottingham Racecourse
Nottingham puts comfort and personal style at the centre of its current clothing guidance. Jeans, a sweatshirt and clean trainers are among the examples, while visitors who enjoy occasion clothing can choose a suit or dress. Non-offensive fancy dress is welcome, but inappropriate outfits may lead to refusal of entry. The course asks visitors to avoid sports team kits. Check the weather and choose suitable layers because many areas are uncovered.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
A quick estimate for your group. Where we have confirmed a ticket price it’s filled in; otherwise add the price from the racecourse’s booking page. Change any figure to match your plans.
Getting to Nottingham
Nottingham Racecourse is in Colwick Park, around two miles east of Nottingham station and the city centre. The Jockey Club directs drivers by road-signs and visitors can use Nottingham’s bus network or a station taxi for the final leg.
By car
From the north the racecourse gives the A60 or A612; from the south the A60 and A453; from the east or west the A52. Once in Nottingham, follow the brown tourist signs or yellow Park & Ride signs. The on-site car park is free and includes coach and minibus parking.
By train and taxi
Nottingham station is the nearest mainline station. The Jockey Club estimates a 10–15 minute taxi ride to the course and says a taxi rank is available at the station. Allow for traffic and pre-arrange a return pickup if you are leaving after the last race.
By bus or Park & Ride
The racecourse lists city-centre bus 44 from King Street and Ecolink stops on Parliament Street and Collins Street. The Park & Ride is next door to the course. Check the operator’s service and timetable for the chosen fixture rather than walking beside busy roads.
Parking at Nottingham Racecourse
Nottingham provides free on-site parking and also has coach and minibus parking. Drivers should follow the brown venue signs or yellow park-and-ride signs once they reach Nottingham. The official approach page identifies the A60 or A612 from the north, the A60 and A453 from the south, and the A52 from east or west. Check the current travel directions before leaving and allow time to reach the entrance after parking, especially for a busier fixture.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
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Hotels near Nottingham Racecourse
Nottingham city centre offers hotels beside the station, Old Market Square, the Lace Market and the main theatres, with restaurants and bars nearby. Colwick Hall is a country-house hotel close to the course in a 60-acre parkland setting. The racecourse is around two miles east of the station, so city-centre guests should plan the taxi or bus ride to Colwick Park.
Nottingham city centre
Stay centrally for rail links, shopping, historic streets and evenings out. Visit Nottinghamshire’s city-centre list includes Park Plaza, Crowne Plaza, Garner, Leonardo and Nottingham City Centre Hotel by Sunday. Park Plaza has 178 rooms and is within walking distance of the railway station; the Crowne Plaza listing mentions its central location, pool and gym.
- Park Plaza Nottingham, Four-star city hotel on Maid Marian Way, with 178 rooms and walking-distance access to Nottingham station
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Central hotel with a pool and gym, close to the city centre’s restaurants and attractions
- Garner Nottingham City Centre Hotel, A city-centre base listed by Visit Nottinghamshire near the central sights
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham, City-centre hotel option in the visitor listings, convenient for the station and Lace Market
- Nottingham City Centre Hotel by Sunday, Central hotel listed in Nottingham’s accommodation directory
Colwick Park and the eastern city
For less travel to the course, stay east of the centre. Colwick Hall is a Grade II* listed Georgian country house hotel on Racecourse Road, set in 60 acres of parkland; its own site says the racecourse is about a five-minute walk away.
- Colwick Hall Hotel, Georgian country-house hotel on Racecourse Road, with parkland grounds and the racecourse nearby
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Evenings in Nottingham
Nottingham city centre has a compact evening scene of historic pubs, restaurants, independent cinemas, live music and four theatres. These are city-centre options away from the racecourse at Colwick Park.
- Historic pub
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Below Nottingham Castle, this 800-year-old inn is built into the sandstone cliff. Visit Nottinghamshire describes it as a pub said to be England’s oldest. It serves as a characterful stop for a drink or meal while exploring the Castle Quarter.
- Food and a show
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
The city’s two landmark performance venues share one complex on Theatre Square, with musicals, touring drama, comedy, concerts and family shows across the year. Book a restaurant in the centre before a performance; Nottingham’s compact pedestrianised core makes the main streets and Old Market Square easy to reach on foot.
- Caves, cocktails and late films
Hockley and the Lace Market
Visit Nottinghamshire points visitors to cave bars such as The Malt Cross, live music and the independent Broadway Cinema. The Lace Market and Hockley neighbourhoods add restaurants, cocktail bars and historic warehouse streets, making a city evening easy to shape around food, film or music.
The racecourse is around two miles from central Nottingham; allow time to travel between Colwick Park and a late city-centre booking.
Things to do while you are here
Nottingham brings its medieval caves, castle history and museum collections together in a walkable city centre, with a Tudor hall and deer park farther west.
Nottingham Castle and its grounds
The Castle Museum & Art Gallery explores local history, lace, rebellion and Robin Hood, while the grounds occupy a rocky outcrop above the city. The Norman castle’s first phase dates to 1068. The present visitor offer includes galleries, an adventure play area and optional cave tours; check the attraction’s own admissions and opening details when planning.
City of Caves and the National Justice Museum
The City of Caves descends into Nottingham’s sandstone underworld, including a medieval tannery, Victorian slum remains and a Second World War air-raid shelter. The National Justice Museum is about a five-minute walk from the cave entrance; the attractions sell a combined visit. Nottingham has more than 1,000 known caves beneath its streets.
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
This Elizabethan mansion houses the city’s Natural History Museum and stands in a deer park. Nottingham City Council bought the Hall in 1925 and it opened as a museum in 1926. Guided tours reach the Prospect Room and historic basement kitchens; outside, parkland paths, gardens and deer make a longer visit.
On the day
The 14 October 2026 Construction Raceday page currently lists an afternoon schedule. Race times can change, so treat the event page as the meeting-specific source.
Gates 12pm · first race 1:54pmWednesday 14 October 2026; the racecourse labels fixture timings as subject to change.
Last race 5:22pmConstruction Raceday and Colwick Cup, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Source: Nottingham Racecourse event page for Construction Raceday, checked 2 October 2026. The page lists a 12pm gate opening, first race at 1:54pm and last race at 5:22pm, subject to change.
Child tickets and supervision
The racecourse says children aged 17 and under can attend free at its events, but child tickets are subject to availability and may be limited for larger fixtures. Under-18s must enter with a parent or adult aged 21 or older, with no more than three under-18s per adult; those aged 15 and under must stay with that adult throughout the visit.
Payments and betting
The Jockey Club runs cashless bars, food concessions and retail outlets. Cash remains accepted by on-course bookmakers and the Tote, but the course has no cash machines. Bring cash if you want to use those betting facilities; betting is optional.
Picnics and food
The racecourse FAQ says picnics are not permitted at standard meetings; it listed a Family Fun Raceday exception on 31 May 2026. Food is sold on site, and the Champions Bar is open on race days, with other bars varying by fixture.
Families and groups
Nottingham’s racecourse offers child admission at no charge, with supervision rules, and the city has museums and outdoor attractions for a longer family break.
Under-18 admission and family attractions
The racecourse concession page says visitors aged 17 and under can attend events free. Add a free child ticket when booking an adult ticket; child tickets can be limited at high-demand events. Each under-18 must enter with a parent or adult aged 21 or older, with a maximum of three children per adult, and children aged 15 and under must remain with their adult. In town, Nottingham Castle has a timber adventure play area, Wollaton Hall combines a natural history museum with parkland and deer, and the City of Caves welcomes school-age visitors.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Road, Nottingham, NG2 4BE. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 0115 958 0620.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1773Racing is recorded at Nottingham Forest; by the end of the 19th century the course had moved to its present Colwick Park site.
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