All-rounder

Grandstand Enclosure at Sandown Park

A well-rounded day at the races: covered grandstand viewing, the Parade Ring, plenty of food and drink, betting, after-racing entertainment and the picnic enclosure.

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Tickets fromFrom £20 (Tingle Creek 2026)
Dress codeDressed to feel your best
Parade RingYes
EntranceMain entrances

Who it suits

Ticket prices

Grandstand prices per adult
RacedayFrom
Tingle Creek Festival 2026Advance; cheaper the earlier you book£20
Tingle Creek Saturday party package (new for 2026)Grandstand entry, drinks until the final race, £10 food voucher, After PartyOn the booking page
Under-18sWith a paying adultFree

Prices vary by raceday; exact prices are in Sandown’s booking system.

Check availability on the official site

Where your ticket takes you

Not included

The view

You watch from Sandown’s covered grandstand, which looks across the course on the hillside, with standside views of the racing and the Parade Ring close by.

Food and drink

Food and drink outlets

Bars and food outlets around the Grandstand Enclosure.

Restaurants

Racecourse restaurants can be booked, subject to availability.

Facilities

Picnic enclosure

Grandstand tickets include access to the picnic enclosure.

Information point and Wi-Fi

Help on the day and free Wi-Fi.

Accessible viewing

Accessible race viewing areas.

Dress code

There’s no formal dress code: the Jockey Club asks you to come dressed to feel your best, and smart casual is the norm.

Getting in

Sandown is a cashless venue, apart from the on-course bookmakers. On Tingle Creek Saturday 2025 the gates opened at 10am; on the Friday at 11am. Esher station is a 10–13 minute walk, with a free minibus on racedays.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is near the Main Entrance; show your Blue Badge to the stewards. There are accessible viewing areas along the front of the grandstand, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and lifts. A carer or assistant gets free general admission if arranged in advance on 01372 464348.

Full accessibility guide for Sandown Park

Children and families

Under-18s go free with a paying adult at most racedays. Each adult (21 or over) can bring up to three under-18s, and children aged 15 and under must stay with their adult. The picnic enclosure is a good base for families.

Tips

Questions people ask

Does the Grandstand Enclosure include the Parade Ring?

Yes, Grandstand tickets include Parade Ring viewing.

Is the grandstand covered?

Yes, the grandstand offers cover for race viewing.

Can I bring a picnic?

Grandstand tickets include access to the picnic enclosure.

Is Sandown cashless?

Yes, apart from the on-course bookmakers, who take cash.

Other enclosures at Sandown Park

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