13May 2027
Spring Flat racing
A Salisbury fixture in the published BHA 2027 list.
2May 2027
Spring Flat racing
The first Salisbury date in the BHA’s published 2027 fixture list.
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
The 2026 season finished on 1 October. Dates for Salisbury’s 2027 fixtures are in the BHA fixture list: the first is Sunday 2 May, followed by 13 and 22 May. The published list continues through the summer and into September.
Salisbury fixturesSeason 2026/27
Tickets
Tickets
22May 2027
Spring Flat racing
An evening Salisbury fixture in the published BHA 2027 list.
The BHA’s 2027 list names Salisbury dates but does not give race times. The racecourse’s 2026 ticket page listed Sarum admission from £12 on non-music days and Bibury from £26; those are 2026 prices, not 2027 prices.
Bringing children
Any raceday, since under-18s are free; family days add rides and entertainment.
A picnic
The Sarum Enclosure, the only one where picnics are allowed.
History
The Bibury Cup in June, run here since 1899.
A summer evening
An evening meeting with music after racing.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Choose Bibury for the premium lawn by the winning post, Grandstand & Paddock for Parade Ring access and the central stand, or Sarum for a picnic-friendly ticket across the course. Sarum is the only enclosure that permits picnics, and its ticket does not include Parade Ring access.
Premium
Bibury Enclosure
The members’ side, with the Bibury Suite and access to the Lester Piggott roof terrace bar.
Main
Grandstand & Paddock
Good views, the parade ring and winners’ enclosure, bookmakers and several bars.
Picnics
Sarum Enclosure
On the far side of the course, with its own stand and bar. The only enclosure where you can bring a picnic (park in Car Park 4).
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
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 Salisbury
The racecourse is at Netherhampton, west of Salisbury city centre. Salisbury railway station is the rail gateway; the venue is outside walking distance for most visitors.
Train and racecourse bus
The racecourse books a Wheelers bus from the station on each fixture. The departure times are set separately for each meeting; the 2026 season-finale page said further details would follow, so these transfers should not be treated as a fixed scheduled bus.
By car
All racecourse car parks are free. Follow the course’s directions for the approach roads and then the car-park stewards’ instructions.
Taxi
A taxi is the direct alternative if the fixture’s courtesy-bus times do not fit a train connection. The racecourse is in Netherhampton, west of the city centre.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Salisbury.
Hotels near Salisbury Racecourse
Salisbury makes a practical base for racegoers: the cathedral, market and restaurants are in the compact centre, while the course lies west of town. The local visitor guide lists central hotels, riverside options and places near Stonehenge.
In Salisbury
Central hotels put the cathedral, market and evening venues within walking distance.
- Mercure White Hart Hotel, Central hotel a short distance from Cathedral Close.
- Cathedral Hotel, A central base by the city’s markets and nightlife.
- Best Western Red Lion Hotel, Historic central hotel beside the marketplace, with a courtyard garden.
- Milford Hall Hotel, A short walk from the market square and cathedral; Salisbury’s spa hotel.
- Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel, A 13th-century coaching inn beside the river, south of Cathedral Close.
- The Riverside, Hotel in riverside grounds a short stroll from the centre.
Outside the city
Amesbury and the countryside north of Salisbury suit visitors driving to Stonehenge or looking for a quieter stay.
- The Stones Hotel, Country hotel between Amesbury and Salisbury, close to Stonehenge.
- Holiday Inn Salisbury–Stonehenge, In Amesbury, on the A303 and near Stonehenge.
- Fairlawn House, A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Amesbury High Street.
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in Salisbury.
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Evenings in Salisbury
Make an evening of the visit in Salisbury itself. The centre has historic pubs, places to eat and performance venues; these are city options, separate from the racecourse’s own music fixtures.
- Theatre
Salisbury Playhouse
Wiltshire Creative’s producing theatre presents plays, musicals, touring work, children’s theatre and a seasonal pantomime. Check its current programme when choosing a date.
- Live arts
Salisbury Arts Centre and City Hall
The former church Arts Centre stages theatre, dance, music, comedy and exhibitions; City Hall hosts live music, comedy and family shows.
- Pubs and late venues
Pubs around the Market Place and Cathedral
The visitor guide highlights historic pubs such as the Haunch of Venison, and lists weekend late licences at the Kings Head Inn and Cathedral Hotel. The Chapel runs club nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Things to do while you are here
The city and its surrounding plain make an easy weekend from the racecourse: medieval streets, a major cathedral, archaeology and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape are all within reach.
Salisbury Cathedral and Close
The cathedral’s 123-metre spire is Britain’s tallest. Visitors can see one of the best-preserved original 1215 Magna Carta copies, the medieval clock and the large Cathedral Close.
Salisbury Museum
In the King’s House opposite the cathedral’s west front, its Wessex Gallery interprets archaeology from Stonehenge and the surrounding region. The museum’s published standard adult admission is £9 and child admission £4.50; these prices were checked on 3 October 2026.
Old Sarum
Explore the Iron Age hillfort and the site of the original cathedral, about two miles north of the city centre. English Heritage manages the earthworks and cathedral remains.
Stonehenge
The prehistoric monument lies on Salisbury Plain, north of the city. Salisbury is a convenient base for pairing a visit with the museum’s archaeology displays.
Wilton House
Three miles west of Salisbury, the Pembroke family house has state rooms, art and gardens; its public season is generally April to September.
On the day
Salisbury publishes fixture-specific gate and race times; for example, its 2026 finale had a midday opening. The facts below are standing visitor information, while next season’s timetable is still to come.
Salisbury Racecourse event pages and racegoers guide, checked 3 October 2026. The published 2026 finale page gives fixture-specific opening and race times; the 2027 fixture list currently gives dates only.
Picnics and food
Visitors may bring their own food, without alcohol, into the Sarum Enclosure. Food and drink outlets also serve each enclosure.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on race days; assistance dogs are welcome with the relevant paperwork.
Children
Accompanied children aged 17 and under enter free. Some fixtures add entertainment; the 2026 season finale page said no extra children’s facilities were planned for that meeting.
Betting is optional
You don’t need to bet to enjoy the day. If you do, you must be 18 or over; set a limit before you arrive.
Families and groups
Children aged 17 and under enter Salisbury’s race meetings free when accompanied by an adult. The family provision changes by fixture.
Family fixtures
The August 2026 Summer Holiday Racing meeting included free children’s entertainment in the Sarum Enclosure, including Cups & Saucers and Chair-o-Planes. The season-finale page explicitly said that fixture had no extra children’s facilities.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Salisbury Racecourse, Netherhampton, Salisbury, SP2 8PN. Then tell a member of staff.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1899The Bibury Cup is first staged at Salisbury.
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