Budget
Park and View at Wetherby
Drive into the middle of the racecourse and watch from beside your car: one ticket covers a car and up to five adults. It’s the cheapest way in, on selected racedays, booked in advance.
Photo: Michael Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Who it suits
- Groups of up to five adults sharing a car and a picnic.
- Budget racegoers happy to watch from the middle of the course.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| One car and up to five adultsSelected racedays, booked in advance | On the booking page |
| ChildrenDon’t count towards the five | Free |
Over-66s and students get £3 off the Course Enclosure.
Where your ticket takes you
- Entry for one car and up to five adults to the Park and View area.
- Views from the centre of the course.
- Alcohol for personal consumption is allowed in the Course Enclosure.
Not included
- Any crossing to the Paddock or Premier enclosures.
- Entertainment, bars or concessions: there aren’t any in this area.
- Minibuses and coaches.
The view
You watch from the middle of the course, close to the action as the horses race around you, but well away from the Parade Ring and grandstands.
Food and drink
Bring your own
There are no bars or concessions in the Park and View area, so bring a picnic.
Alcohol
You can bring alcohol for personal consumption into the Course Enclosure.
Facilities
Your car
Your base for the day, with space to set up beside it.
Space
Plenty of room in the middle of the course.
Dress code
No dress code: dress for the weather, as you’ll be outdoors all day.
Getting in
Park and View is open on selected racedays only and must be booked in advance. You drive in across the course; minibuses and coaches aren’t allowed. Gates open two to two and a half hours before the first race.
Accessibility
Park and View is reached across the grass racing track, so it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users. Choose the Paddock or Premier instead, where there’s Blue Badge parking by the entrance, a raised viewing platform and accessible toilets.
Children and families
Children aged 17 and under go free with an adult in all the general enclosures; proof of age may be requested. Children don’t count towards the five-adult limit.
Tips
- Check the dates: Park and View only opens on selected racedays.
- Bring food, drink and chairs: there are no facilities in the area.
- Book in advance: you can’t buy it on the day.
Questions people ask
How many people can I bring?
One car with up to five adults; children don’t count.
Can I walk to the Paddock?
No, there’s no crossing from Park and View to the Paddock or Premier.
Is there food and drink?
No bars or concessions in this area, so bring your own.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
No, it’s reached across the grass track.
Other enclosures at Wetherby
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