Off to the Races

Enclosures at Taunton Racecourse

What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.

Photo: Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

Taunton sells one public enclosure ticket: general admission gives access to the Orchard and Portman grandstands, paddock and winners’ enclosure, Saddle Room Café and the centre course by the public crossing. A separate Raceday Package adds a food-and-drink voucher and racecard. Booked hospitality is also available, including the Orchard Restaurant, Exmoor Suite and private boxes; some dining areas, including the Paddock Restaurant, are reserved for members and racing connections.

One public enclosureGeneral AdmissionTaunton has one public enclosure, and a general-admission ticket covers its public racecourse areas. You can use both Orchard and Portman grandstands, watch the horses by the paddock and winners’ enclosure, and cross to the centre course during the meeting.From £20 advance / £25 at gate on 26 November 2026Pre-bookedDining & HospitalityTaunton sells dining packages and hospitality spaces separately from general admission. The public can book a course-view table in the Orchard Restaurant or a table and buffet in the Exmoor Suite; private boxes are arranged with the hospitality team. The Paddock Restaurant is reserved for annual members and owners or trainers with a runner.From £49 in Exmoor Suite; Orchard tables from £90
The enclosures at Taunton compared
General AdmissionDining & Hospitality
Tickets from£20 advance / £25 at gate on 26 November 2026From £49 in Exmoor Suite; Orchard tables from £90
Where you watchGrandstands, paddock and centre courseCourse and paddock views
Parade RingPublic viewingAccess via general ticket
Under coverIndoor stands and caféIndoor dining and hospitality rooms
Food and drinkBars, restaurants and concessionsMeal or buffet included by package
Dress codeNo code; dress for weatherSmart dress encouraged
EntranceMain or Taunton End gateMain or Taunton End gate
Best forThe full public course on one ticketReserved dining and sheltered viewing

Prices are per adult. Advance prices below are for Autumn Raceday on 26 November 2026; the official TicketCo listing gives the gate price too, while restaurant rates are the racecourse’s published starting prices for 2026/27.

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