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Flat racing by the sea, on a course that opened in 1872 after years of racing on Redcar beach. Its richest day is the Two-Year-Old Trophy in early October. Under-18s go free and parking is free.
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The remaining 2026 fixtures are listed below. Redcar has also published its 2027 fixture dates; race times for those meetings have not yet been announced.
The £150,000 William Hill Two-Year-Old Trophy and the Guisborough Stakes, both Listed, and the Straight Mile Series final. Grandstand £21 on the day; Course Enclosure £9.
An afternoon fixture. The racecourse lists doors at 11:55, the first race at 13:55 and the last at 17:23.
Grandstand £16 in advance (£18 full price); Course Enclosure £7 (£8).
Advance prices end a few days before each raceday. Local residents with a TS postcode can get midweek Grandstand entry for £10.
Two-Year-Old Trophy Day on 3 October.
The Course Enclosure, with a children’s playground and picnics welcome.
The TS£10er midweek offer for TS postcodes.
Under-18s free in both enclosures.
Redcar has two enclosures, both with trackside viewing.
Hospitality
Private top-floor boxes for groups of 8–16, with panoramic windows over the Winning Post and course, dining choices and a private bar.
Dine and view
A reserved table overlooking the course, a three-course meal, hospitality admission, racecard and private Tote betting.
Bistro dining
A reserved table on Level 2 of the Petch Stand, with a two- or three-course meal, TVs and a balcony over the Winners’ Enclosure.
Ladies’ Day
A day-only shared hospitality package in the Classic Suite or Voltigeur Suite, with balcony viewing over the Winners’ Enclosure.
From £16
All areas, including the Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure, bars and Voltigeur Restaurant. No formal dress code.
From £7
In the centre of the track, with a children’s playground. Picnics welcome, with alcohol limited to personal consumption.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Redcar has no formal dress code and asks visitors to dress for the weather. Many guests choose occasion outfits for Premier Days, including Ladies Day, but that is a preference rather than a universal clothing requirement. Check the forecast before choosing your layers and footwear, and think about the time you will spend outdoors during the meeting. If you have booked a specific dining or hospitality package, consult its instructions or ask Redcar for clarification before travelling. This keeps your outfit choice aligned with the area you have actually booked.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
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.
The racecourse sits between Redcar town centre and the seafront. Check which entrance serves your ticket: the Grandstand and Course Enclosure have separate approaches and there is no crossover between them.
Redcar Central is the nearest station. Regular services connect through the Tees Valley and via Darlington on the East Coast Main Line. The Course Enclosure entrance is on West Dyke Road; use that entrance if your ticket is for the Course Enclosure.
The racecourse lists Redcar Lane (TS10 2FD) for the Grandstand entrance and West Dyke Road (TS10 1HT) for the Course Enclosure. Free public parking is available. Limited trackside parking for Grandstand guests needs to be booked with admission.
The racecourse lists local taxi and coach operators and advises visitors to book ahead. Give the driver the entrance for your enclosure: Redcar Lane for the Grandstand or West Dyke Road for the Course Enclosure.
Redcar provides free parking for both enclosures. Grandstand vehicles approach from Redcar Lane, while Course vehicles use West Dyke Road. Trackside parking for Grandstand visitors is a separate bookable option arranged with admission tickets, with a hanger sent by post. Coaches and minibuses use the centre-course area, serving both enclosures, and follow the Course signs on West Dyke Road. Check the official directions and your parking booking before travelling so that you arrive through the correct approach.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Book trains to Redcar Central.
Redcar is a useful base for the course and seafront; Saltburn, farther down the coast, offers more hotel and guest-house choices. The local visitor service lists assessed accommodation across the borough. These are town stays rather than rooms at the racecourse.
Stay in town for the beach, promenade and racecourse. Redcar and Cleveland’s visitor guide lists these local options.
A separate Victorian resort town along the coast, with a seafront, pier and cliff tramway. Choose it for a stay by the beach and allow for the journey back to Redcar.
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Redcar’s evening options are in town and on the seafront. If your visit falls on a race day, book dinner ahead and leave time to get from the course back into town.
At the base of the Redcar Beacon, this seafront bar serves food and drinks, with views over the coast. The Beacon itself has an elevated public viewing platform, so it makes a natural stop before or after a meal.
The local visitor guide lists Redcar venues including The Cleveland Bay, The Hop and Grape, O’Grady’s, The Pig and Whistle and The Starting Gate. Check each pub’s current opening hours and food service when choosing where to eat.
The new Art Deco-style Regent on the seafront has three screens for current films and Event Cinema, including opera, ballet, concerts and live shows. Its operator publishes the current programme and ticket prices.
Redcar and the nearby coastal towns give a race visit some options beyond the track, from maritime history in the town to Saltburn’s Victorian seafront.
On Redcar’s Esplanade, this volunteer-run museum houses the Zetland, built in 1802 and described by the museum as the world’s oldest surviving lifeboat. It served for 78 years and saved more than 500 documented lives. Entry is free; donations are welcome.
Three miles from the seaside town, the borough museum occupies a 1709 Queen Anne building that began as a free school. Exhibitions cover local industrial, maritime and social history. The grounds include a children’s play area and a woodland trail with hard-surfaced paths; the museum also runs family events and seasonal exhibitions.
Saltburn grew as a Victorian spa resort. Its pier, beach huts and water-powered cliff tramway remain central to the seafront; the tramway links the town above the cliffs with the beach below. It is a straightforward coastal outing by rail or car from Redcar.
The borough visitor guide has practical information on the coast, museums, food and accommodation around Redcar and Saltburn.
The racecourse publishes doors-open, first-race and last-race times by fixture. The example below is for Monday 26 October 2026; use the fixture page for the date on your ticket.
Redcar Racecourse fixtures list, checked 3 October 2026. These times are specific to Monday 26 October 2026; the racecourse publishes separate times for each fixture.
The Grandstand entrance is off Redcar Lane and the Course Enclosure entrance is off West Dyke Road. The enclosures do not connect, so arrive at the gate for your ticket.
The Course Enclosure allows picnics and limits brought-in alcohol to personal consumption. Free public parking is available; the limited trackside car park is a separate Grandstand option that must be reserved.
The racecourse says gate admission is available on the day and costs more than advance tickets. Betting is optional; customers placing bets must be 18 or over.
Children can attend Redcar’s fixtures free with an adult, and the Course Enclosure has an outdoor play area.
The racecourse says everyone under 18 is admitted free to all fixtures when accompanied by an adult. The Course Enclosure’s playground is open at every meeting; Premier Days add free family entertainment. Choose the Course Enclosure if the play area is a priority.
Call 999 and give the address, Redcar Racecourse, Redcar, TS10 2BY. Then tell a member of staff.
Official results are on the BHA results page.
Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 3 October 2026. The racecourse can change prices, times and arrangements, so check your booking page before you pay. This is an independent guide, not connected to Redcar Racecourse. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.
