Restaurant & Box Hospitality at Plumpton

Who it suits

• Visitors who want a reserved table, meal and race admission arranged together rather than relying on public catering stalls.
• Small groups of two to six looking for a restaurant experience with parade-ring views or a table near the last fence.
• Larger parties entertaining guests in a private box or suite with a balcony, private dining area and in some cases a bar.

Ticket prices

These are the racecourse’s published starting prices for booked 2026/27 hospitality packages, inclusive of VAT where stated. The actual package and fixture price can be higher; no on-the-day hospitality price is published, and the FAQ says restaurants and boxes must be booked in advance.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Admission to the racecourse is included in the Paddock Restaurant and Final Fence Restaurant package descriptions.
• A private table for the day, welcome drink, multi-course meal, coffee, petit fours, racecard and Tote betting facilities are listed for the restaurants.
• The Paddock Restaurant is on the first floor of the Sussex Stand, with views over the parade ring and a private balcony overlooking the track and winning post.
• The Final Fence Restaurant is in a semi-permanent marquee near the final steeplechase fence and has a private lawn, bar and betting facilities.

Not included

• A particular package is not automatically available at every fixture; hospitality is subject to availability and needs to be booked in advance.
• A single fixed price for every date. Published prices are starting prices, not a quote for each race meeting.
• An automatic booking in either public enclosure only; choose the named restaurant or box package on the official fixture page or contact the hospitality team.

The view

The Paddock Restaurant gives indoor dining beside the parade ring and has a private balcony facing the track and winning post. The Final Fence Restaurant sits close to the last steeplechase fence, with a private lawn and a bar, so it offers a more trackside setting. Plumpton’s boxes sit in the Southdown and Lewes stands; each has a private balcony. The larger Director’s Suite is on the Sussex Stand and the Directors’ Box has a rooftop terrace above the parade ring. All options pair their own viewing position with an admission ticket, but reserved hospitality spaces are distinct from public standing areas.

Food and drink

Hospitality includes food and drink as part of the booked package; the package type determines the meal and welcome drink.

Facilities

Dress code

Plumpton has no formal dress code, including for racegoers using hospitality, and says guests should feel comfortable. It encourages smart-casual dress for restaurant and private-box guests. Because much of the day takes place outdoors between races, add a warm coat and comfortable shoes. Fancy dress must not be offensive or inappropriate, and the racecourse asks visitors not to wear team kits.

Getting in

Choose the hospitality option on the official fixture booking page or contact Plumpton to book; the restaurant and box admission package is sent as an e-ticket. Guests can access their booked table or box from the time gates open. Times vary by fixture: 19 October 2026 is listed with gates at 12 noon, first race at 2pm and last race at 5.05pm. Paddock Restaurant and Final Fence packages are shown on fixture pages when offered; boxes are enquiry-led and availability is limited.

Accessibility

The Paddock Restaurant is on the first floor of the Sussex Stand. Plumpton lists outdoor seated stair lifts for first-floor access in the Sussex and Southdown stands; the event page also refers to a chair lift for the Paddock Restaurant. Step-free entry is available at the main entrances and ground-floor access is good. Accessible toilets are located at several bars and outside the Final Fence marquee. Eligible guests can arrange one complimentary companion or personal assistant ticket with an accessible admission ticket by contacting the office on 01273 890383 or racing@plumptonracecourse.co.uk.

Full accessibility guide for Plumpton

Children and families

The hospitality package prices are published per person, and Plumpton’s public ticket guidance says accompanied under-18s are free. The hospitality pages do not state a separate child meal price or whether a child can use each adult package, so confirm the menu and seat arrangement with the racecourse when making an advance booking. Family facilities and entertainment are fixture-dependent.

Tips

• Book the restaurant or private box before race day: Plumpton says its restaurants and boxes must be pre-booked.
• Compare the positions as well as the menu: the Paddock Restaurant overlooks the parade ring and winning post, while Final Fence is near the last steeplechase fence.
• Treat the listed sums as starting prices, not fixed prices for every fixture; choose the actual date and package when enquiring.
• Contact the racecourse early about step-free access to a first-floor restaurant or box and any companion-ticket arrangements.

Upgrading

Plumpton lists Paddock Restaurant, Final Fence Restaurant, private boxes and the Directors’ Box as separate hospitality experiences. The Directors’ Box uses one of the main hospitality packages with a £10 per-person supplement; its minimum booking is 24 adults.

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