4Oct 2026
Autumn Afternoon Racing
A Sunday afternoon of jumps racing.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Uttoxeter’s themed racedays to the end of 2026, and the Midlands Grand National in March.
Uttoxeter fixturesSeason 2026/27
16Oct 2026
Gents Day
A themed Friday raceday.
30Oct 2026
Autumn Afternoon Racing
Friday jumps racing.
14Nov 2026
Beer Festival Raceday
A long-running favourite, with a beer festival alongside the racing.
4Dec 2026
Christmas Jumper Raceday
Wear your festive knitwear.
18Dec 2026
Christmas Party Raceday
A Christmas party at the races.
31Dec 2026
New Year’s Eve Raceday
Uttoxeter’s sell-out fixture, whose crowd has doubled in six years.
20Mar 2027
Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National
The £160,000 Midlands Grand National, run since 1969 and the second-longest race in jump racing after the Aintree Grand National.
Over-60s get £5 off on the gate. The Day at the Races package, with entry, food and drinks, saves up to 40%.
The big one
The Midlands Grand National in March.
New Year’s Eve
Book early: it sells out.
A themed day
The Beer Festival or Christmas Jumper racedays.
Bringing children
Any raceday: 17 and under free.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Seven bookable choices span three public enclosures and four hospitality settings.
Premium
Premier
Premier bars and restaurants, the Parade Ring, Premier Grandstand and access to other public areas.
Main
Grandstand & Paddock
Grandstand viewing, the pre-parade and Parade Rings, plus public bars, food and betting.
Families
Centre Course
Trackside rails and a viewing platform; picnics are allowed here without alcohol when open.
Restaurant
Hoops Restaurant
A bookable dining package with a private table and access to public enclosures.
Private
Private Suites & Boxes
Reserved private rooms with a host, food package, balcony views and public-area access.
Trackside
Final Furlong Marquee
A temporary hospitality venue beside the final fence, sold on selected fixtures.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Uttoxeter has no strict outfit formula and recommends a smarter style such as smart jeans or tailored shorts with a collared shirt. Visitors can dress up for special meetings, but its dedicated guidance says hospitality areas do not have separate dress codes. Sports team shirts and offensive fancy dress are excluded. Racing takes place throughout the year and much of the day is outdoors, so choose warm layers and footwear suitable for grass when conditions call for them.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
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 Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter is easy by train or car.
By train
On the Crewe–Derby line via Stoke-on-Trent, with extra services for the Midlands Grand National. A footbridge over the railway leads from the station to the course.
By car
Follow the brown signs to Wood Lane. Free car and coach parking on site.
By taxi
Taxis drop off and pick up via the Main Gate on Wood Lane.
Parking at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Uttoxeter offers free on-site parking and asks drivers to follow the raceday parking signs into its car parks. Admission to all enclosures and hospitality areas is through the main entrance on Wood Lane, with signs directing visitors from the parking areas. Coaches are welcome and are directed to allocated coach parking on arrival. Download the official racecourse map before travelling if you want to identify the entrance and make your walk from the car park easier.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Uttoxeter.
Hotels near Uttoxeter Racecourse
Stay in Uttoxeter, or in Derby, Stoke or Burton.
Uttoxeter
For a town-centre stay, choose a historic inn or hotel near the market place, shops and places to eat. The racecourse is next to the railway station; town-centre properties are a short walk or taxi ride away.
- The White Hart Hotel, historic coaching inn with 19 bedrooms, restaurant and bar
- Bank House Hotel, town-centre hotel and restaurant in a building dating from 1777
- The Hart at Uttoxeter, restored former coaching inn with rooms, bar and restaurant
- Premier Inn Uttoxeter, hotel on the outskirts of town by the A50/A518
Nearby
Guesthouses and hotels in surrounding villages and larger towns widen the choice; check the route if you are relying on public transport.
- High View Cottage, guest house about a mile from Uttoxeter town centre
- Dove Meadow B&B, rural B&B near Denstone, about seven miles from the racecourse
Find a hotel
Compare hotels around Uttoxeter.
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Evenings in Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter has independent town-centre dining as well as pubs serving full meals. The venues below are in town, so they work for a non-racing evening too.
- Cocktails and dinner
The White Hart
The White Hart is a former coaching inn on Carter Street. Its current restaurant describes itself as a brasserie and gastro-dining venue, with a cocktail lounge; the hotel has 19 bedrooms for anyone staying in the centre.
- Hotel restaurant
Bank House Hotel
The town-centre Bank House has a restaurant and bar. The hotel dates its building to 1777, when it was built for Thomas Hart and served as Uttoxeter’s first bank; the original vault remains a restaurant feature.
- Pub food
The Dapple Grey
On Town Meadows Way, this family-friendly pub serves pub classics and pizza. Its facilities include a beer garden and it lists quiz nights and live music through its pub app, making it an option for a relaxed local evening.
Things to do while you are here
Uttoxeter’s town centre, local history and countryside walks give you reasons to stay beyond the races.
Redfern’s Cottage Museum of Uttoxeter Life
The museum at 34–36 Carter Street traces the town from its early settlement to the present through eight galleries. It also has a café and garden; check its own visit information for current opening days before making a special trip.
Market place and St Mary’s
Uttoxeter received a market charter in 1251 and its outdoor market continues in the town centre. The 14th-century tower of St Mary’s Parish Church is a landmark, with the church’s carillon playing tunes in the afternoon.
UWalk No. 3: Exploring Uttoxeter
The Town Council’s circular town walk is approximately 3 miles and starts outside the Town Hall. It links town streets with the park, offering an easy way to see more of Uttoxeter on foot.
Croxden Abbey
The ruins of Croxden Abbey, managed by English Heritage, lie a few miles from Uttoxeter. The town also makes a base for Staffordshire Moorlands walking routes and Alton Towers, both identified by the Town Council as nearby days out.
On the day
Useful things to know at Uttoxeter.
10:50amGates open for Sunday Afternoon – October Jump Racing, 4 October 2026.
12:51pmFirst race for Sunday Afternoon – October Jump Racing, 4 October 2026.
Uttoxeter Racecourse event page for Sunday Afternoon – October Jump Racing 2026; checked 2 October 2026.
Gates
Gates usually open two to three hours before the first race.
What to wear
Smart casual; smarter in the Premier.
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 can attend free with an adult on most Uttoxeter fixtures; the racecourse issues their free pass at the entrance.
Family Fun Days
The racecourse says each paying adult can bring up to three children to its family events. Under-18s do not need an advance ticket, and free entertainment is provided; themes and activities vary by date.
Picnic option
On family fun days, Uttoxeter allows families to bring their own picnic, alongside food and drink available to buy. Check the event listing for the specific theme and any date-specific arrangements.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD. Then tell a member of staff.
Accessibility
Free personal assistant tickets are issued on the day with supporting documents such as a Blue Badge or PIP letter. Assistance dogs are welcome on a lead.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1907Uttoxeter Racecourse opens.
- 1969The first Midlands Grand National.
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