30Oct 2026
bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting, day one
A Friday card with two listed races.
From£20
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
The season’s big meetings are the Charlie Hall weekend and the Yorkshire Christmas Meeting on Boxing Day and 27 December. See the racecourse site for every raceday.
Wetherby fixturesSeason 2026/27
31Oct 2026
bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting, day two
The £100,000 Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase, a key early-season trial for top staying chasers, won in the past by One Man, See More Business and Cue Card.
From£20
Tickets
The Charlie Hall Meeting at the end of October is Wetherby’s biggest jumps weekend, and Boxing Day its busiest raceday. Advance and group discounts close 24 hours before each raceday, and a 50p booking fee applies per ticket (up to £12). The entry turnstiles take card only.
Top-class jumps
Charlie Hall Saturday at the end of October, when the best staying chasers start their season in the £100,000 Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase.
Christmas outing
The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting on 26 and 27 December. Boxing Day is the busiest raceday of the year, so book early and arrive in good time.
On a budget
Park and View, where one car and up to five adults watch from the middle of the course, on selected racedays.
Close to the horses
The Paddock, from £20, all on one level beside the Parade Ring and finish line.
Families
Family Raceday every April, with free entertainment and picnics allowed in the Paddock.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Wetherby has three general enclosures: Premier, Paddock and Park and View. Park and View is the cheapest and most basic, and Premier the most comprehensive. You can move from Paddock up to Premier, but there’s no crossing between the Park and View area in the middle of the course and the Paddock.
Premium
Premier Enclosure
Undercover tiered seating, upper-floor suites with elevated views, bars serving premium beers, wines, spirits and champagne, and the White Rose Bistro (subject to availability), plus everything in the Paddock. Smart casual, please.
From £20
Paddock Enclosure
All on the ground floor, with the pre-parade ring, Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and finish line close by, a large covered stand, big screens and plenty of food and drink. You can upgrade to Premier on the day.
Budget
Park and View
Drive into the middle of the course with up to five adults (children don’t count towards the limit): the cheapest way in, on selected racedays only, booked in advance. There’s no entertainment or crossing to the Paddock.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby has no formal dress code in its enclosures and suggests smart-casual clothing for visitors who want guidance. Because it races mainly in winter, warm clothes chosen for the weather are particularly useful. Check the forecast before choosing your layers and footwear, and think about the time you will spend outdoors during the meeting. If you have booked a specific dining or hospitality package, consult its instructions or ask Wetherby for clarification before travelling. This keeps your outfit choice aligned with the area you have actually booked.
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 Wetherby
Wetherby is right beside the A1(M), so most people drive; parking is free.
By car
Follow the directional signs and car park attendants, and check the parking instructions on your e-ticket. Blue Badge parking is right next to the main entrance.
Park and View
On selected racedays a Park and View ticket lets one car with up to five adults into the middle of the course. It must be booked in advance; minibuses and coaches aren’t allowed in.
By coach
Coach drivers get free Paddock admission when they show their driver manifest at the Information Point.
By train and bus
Take a train to Leeds or York, then a bus to Wetherby.
Parking at Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby provides free public parking, with signs and attendants directing visitors to the correct area. Blue Badge parking is close to the main entrance for Premier and Paddock guests. Public parking is on grass; a drop-off point at the turnstiles lets passengers alight before the driver parks. Follow the parking instructions on your e-ticket. Park and View is a separate admission arrangement available only on selected days, so check its booking and route details before following the general parking traffic.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Leeds or York.
Hotels near Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby sits between Leeds, York and Harrogate, about 12 miles from Leeds. There are budget and spa hotels within a few minutes of the course, country-house hotels a short drive away, and the three cities for more choice.
Boxing Day and the Charlie Hall
Rooms near Wetherby go quickly for the Charlie Hall meeting and Boxing Day, when over 9,000 people come racing. Book early.
Close to the course
A short drive away.
- Days Inn Wetherby, about 1.2 miles from the racecourse, by the A1(M)
- The Bridge Hotel and Spa, at Walshford, a few miles north up the A1
- Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, a country-house hotel with an indoor pool, about 15 minutes’ drive
Country houses
For a special night away.
- Goldsborough Hall, a historic hall near Knaresborough, about five miles away
- Hazlewood Castle & Spa, a castle hotel south-east of Wetherby
Nearby cities
A short drive away.
- York, the historic city, to the east
- Harrogate, the spa town, to the north-west
- Leeds, the big city, to the south-west
Find a hotel
Compare hotels near Wetherby, Harrogate and York.
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Evenings in Wetherby
Wetherby is a small market town, but Harrogate, Knaresborough and York are all close by for an evening out.
- In town
Wetherby
Pubs and restaurants in the market town, a couple of miles from the course.
- Dinner
Harrogate
The spa town has plenty of restaurants, such as the Hotel du Vin bistro, about 20 minutes’ drive away.
- By the river
Knaresborough
Riverside pubs below the castle, about 15 minutes away.
- A night out
York
Historic pubs and restaurants inside the city walls, about 20 minutes’ drive.
Things to do while you are here
Wetherby is surrounded by stately homes and some of Yorkshire’s best towns.
Harewood House
A grand 18th-century stately home with landscaped grounds, gardens and a bird garden, between Wetherby and Leeds.
Bramham Park
A historic house and landscaped gardens just south of Wetherby.
Knaresborough Castle
Castle ruins high above the River Nidd, with boating on the river below.
Harrogate
The spa town, with its Turkish Baths, shops and tea rooms.
York
York Minster, the city walls and the Shambles, about 20 minutes away.
On the day
Gates and all facilities open two to two and a half hours before the first race.
2–2½ hours beforeGates and all facilities open before the first race.
11:30Gates opened for Family Raceday, 26 April 2026; first race 1.55pm, last race 5.05pm, bars closed 5.35pm.
Under 18Free in all the general enclosures with an adult.
Source: Wetherby Racecourse: Family Raceday 2026 and raceday information sheets, checked 4 October 2026.
Card-only gates
The entry turnstiles don’t take cash; cash is accepted everywhere else, and there are cash machines in the Premier and Paddock enclosures.
Viewing, food and drink
From the covered stands you can see almost the whole track, with big screens for the far side. There are bars and food in every enclosure, and the White Rose Bistro in the Premier can be booked, subject to availability.
Concessions
Over-66s and students get £5 off Premier or Paddock tickets and £3 off the Course Enclosure; proof may be requested.
No dogs
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the enclosures on racedays.
Book ahead
Advance tickets are cheaper; after 24 hours before racing you pay full price, but can still pre-book until 9.30am on the day.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is Wetherby’s busiest raceday, with over 9,000 racegoers; with early race times, arrive in good time to avoid queues.
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
Wetherby is a family-friendly racecourse: accompanied under-18s go free into all the general enclosures.
Under-18s free
Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult in all general enclosures; proof of age may be requested.
Family Raceday
Every April, with free crafts, an inflatable zone, garden games and a petting farm, and picnics allowed in the Paddock that day only.
Something to see
Even on quieter racedays there’s plenty for children to watch, from the Parade Ring to the big screens.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Wetherby Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby, LS22 5EJ. Then tell a member of staff.
On the day
Head to the Information Point for help on the day; coach drivers collect their free Paddock pass there.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1891The present racecourse opens on York Road, after racing moved from Scaur Bank.
- 1969The Wetherby Pattern Chase, now the Charlie Hall Chase, is first run; today it’s an early-season Grade 2 trial for the top staying chasers.
- 2000The Millennium Stand opens.
- 2015Wetherby holds its first Flat fixture, on 26 April 2015, after more than a century as a jumps-only course.
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