7Nov 2026
Badger Beer Ladies Day
Seven jumps races, live music and a new Ladies Day feature. Day two of the West Country Weekend with Exeter.
From£32
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Wincanton’s 2026/27 highlights are Badger Beer Ladies Day in November, Boxing Day and the Kingwell Hurdle, a key Champion Hurdle trial, in February.
Wincanton fixturesSeason 2026/27
26Dec 2026
Boxing Day Racing
Wincanton’s biggest and most festive fixture, with mince pies at the gates. Allow plenty of time to arrive.
The scheduled 25 October 2026 season opener was transferred to Market Rasen, announced by The Jockey Club on 2 October. Badger Beer Ladies Day on 7 November is the next listed Wincanton fixture. Advance tickets are cheaper than the gate; there are no cash machines on site.
A racing weekend
The West Country Weekend: Exeter on Friday, Wincanton on Saturday.
A family tradition
Boxing Day, with under-18s free.
Top-class hurdling
The Kingwell Hurdle in February.
A picnic
The Course Enclosure, the only one where picnics are allowed.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Wincanton normally operates as one public enclosure; Boxing Day and weekend fixtures can add other public and hospitality options.
Premium
Premier Enclosure
Wincanton’s premium public ticket, sold for Boxing Day only. It includes all public areas, Parade Ring viewing and the main stand, with some covered seats at the rear subject to availability.
Dining
The Winning Post Suite
A separately sold restaurant suite directly above the winning post, with a three-course à la carte meal, reserved table and raceday admission.
Dining
Chasers Restaurant
Ground-floor Hatherleigh Stand restaurant with a private outdoor viewing area opposite the winning post and a three-course meal package.
Private
Private Boxes
Private course-facing hospitality rooms with their own balcony, available every fixture through several packages.
Boxing Day
Paddock Pavilion
A Boxing Day-only dining venue beside the Parade Ring, with a traditional carvery, dessert station and table for the day.
Main
Grandstand Enclosure
Wincanton’s standard public ticket on most racedays, with the Badger grandstand, last-fence view, main betting ring, food and bars.
Picnic
Course Enclosure
An outdoor enclosure with a grandstand overlooking the third-last fence, bar and food outlet. It opens on Boxing Day and weekend fixtures; picnics are allowed here only.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton puts comfort and personal style at the centre of its current clothing guidance. Jeans, a sweatshirt and clean trainers are among the examples, while visitors who enjoy occasion clothing can choose a suit or dress. Non-offensive fancy dress is welcome, but inappropriate outfits may lead to refusal of entry. The course asks visitors to avoid sports team kits. Check the weather and choose suitable layers because many areas are uncovered.
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 Wincanton
Wincanton is just off the A303.
By train and bus
A raceday courtesy bus meets trains from London Waterloo and Exeter before racing and returns to the station at the end of the day. Times vary with the train timetable and are published on each fixture page.
By local bus
Route 58 links Wincanton with Templecombe, Sherborne and Yeovil. It serves the town rather than the racecourse entrance, so allow for the final mile to the course on the B3081.
By car
The course is on the B3081 between Wincanton and Bruton, just off the A303. Parking is free, with accessible spaces in all car parks; availability is limited on Boxing Day. Parking on the rails costs extra.
Parking at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton offers free parking at every race meeting, with spaces for disabled drivers allocated in all its car parks. Its official directions page gives BA9 8BJ for the course. Traffic can build on both arrival and departure, especially at larger meetings, so allow extra time when arranging your journey. Follow the event signs and staff directions, and contact the course before travelling if you need a particular accessible route or help between the parking area and entrance.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Templecombe.
Hotels near Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton has town-centre inns and B&Bs, with country-house hotels and more rooms in nearby Castle Cary. The racecourse is about a mile from the town centre.
Wincanton
Stay in the market town for its pubs, shops and local museum. The named properties range from a coaching inn with a restaurant to a small B&B.
- The Dolphin Hotel, town-centre coaching inn with rooms, restaurant and bar
- The Nog Inn, Grade II listed town-centre pub with four en-suite B&B rooms
- The Willows B&B, bed and breakfast at Lattiford, Wincanton
Nearby
These properties are outside the centre but within the local area; check transport arrangements when choosing a rural stay.
- Holbrook Manor & Spa, Georgian country house about two miles from the racecourse
- The George Hotel, Castle Cary, historic hotel with 14 rooms on Castle Cary Market Place
Find a hotel
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Evenings in Wincanton
For a local evening, Wincanton’s Market Place and South Street have independent pubs where you can eat and stay; the Wagtail offers a broader pub menu nearby.
- Market Place pub
The Bear Inn
A pub in the heart of Wincanton serving proper pub food. Its site promotes a relaxed Wednesday evening, alongside rooms and dining, making it a straightforward town-centre option after a day out.
- Historic inn
The Nog Inn
This Grade II listed freehouse on South Street serves homemade food and has four letting rooms at the rear. Its central location makes it handy for a meal and drink in Wincanton without travelling to the racecourse.
- Pub classics
The Wagtail
On Long Close, the Wagtail describes itself as a family-friendly pub and serves pub classics, grills, burgers and lighter options. It takes table bookings for meals and is another local choice for an evening meal.
Things to do while you are here
Wincanton’s local history, green space and nearby Somerset attractions make an easy extension to a racing visit.
Wincanton Museum
The Wincanton History Society museum on the High Street presents the social history of the town and surrounding district. The society says its original museum opened in 1986; check the volunteer-run museum’s current visit information before setting out.
Cale Park
The town council’s recreation ground includes a skatepark, multi-use games area, children’s play area and cricket pitch, as well as a café. It is a useful place to stretch your legs or let children burn off energy between journeys.
Haynes Motor Museum
At Sparkford, a short drive from Wincanton, the museum displays cars and motorbikes spanning motoring history, with classic and contemporary vehicles. Its exhibitions and family activities make it a substantial indoor option in South Somerset.
On the day
Useful things to know at Wincanton.
11:00amGates open for Agriculture Appreciation Raceday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
12:23pmFirst race for Agriculture Appreciation Raceday, Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Wincanton Racecourse Agriculture Appreciation Raceday fixture page; checked 2 October 2026.
Bring cash if you need it
There are no cash machines on site.
No alcohol in
Don’t bring alcohol on course; there are bars in every enclosure.
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
Under-18s attend most Wincanton racedays free when accompanied by an adult; a limited number of high-demand fixtures may have paid child tickets.
Under-18s attend free
Wincanton’s family page advertises free admission with a full-paying adult. Its FAQ qualifies this: under-18 tickets are free at most fixtures, subject to availability, and a limited number of high-demand racedays require a paid child ticket. The FAQ also limits entry to three under-18s per responsible adult aged 21 or over, or their parent.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, BA9 8BJ. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 01963 435840 or email wincanton@thejockeyclub.co.uk.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- TodayChampion trainer Paul Nicholls is based nearby, so top horses often run here.
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