Enclosures at Thirsk Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Thirsk sells two public enclosures: Premier, and Grandstand, Paddock & Picnic. Premier badge holders can also use the public Grandstand, Paddock & Picnic facilities, but not the reverse; a Park & View ticket is a separate way to take a vehicle into a marked trackside picnic area. Private dining packages are sold within Premier and include its badge rather than a separate public enclosure entry.
| Premier | Grandstand & Picnic | Park & View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | £180 season ticket (2026) | £25 family advance; £30 on the day (2026) | 2026 price not published |
| Where you watch | Grandstand and lawns beside the Parade Ring and winning post | Grandstand, viewing stands, lawns and Parade Ring access | Trackside from the marked Park & View vehicle area |
| Parade Ring | Yes | Yes | Yes, via the public enclosure |
| Under cover | Stand, bars, restaurant rooms and covered seating | Grandstand, indoor bars and stands | Open-air vehicle parking; public stands and bars nearby |
| Food and drink | Premier bars, cafés, restaurants and dining packages | Saddle Room Café, bars and mobile catering; bring a picnic | Bring a picnic or use public-enclosure outlets |
| Dress code | Premier dress code applies | No dress code | No dress code |
| Entrance | Premier entrance and dedicated car park | Grandstand entrances; picnic entrance for picnic items | Park & View entrance and vehicle ticket |
| Best for | A special day, dining or the widest choice of public facilities | Families, picnics and a relaxed first visit | Families and groups who want a car-side picnic |
Prices are per adult. Prices shown are published 2026 prices; advance family prices apply when booked by midnight two days before the meeting, and the Park & View and standard single-day adult prices are not stated on the current public pages.