Course Enclosure at Wincanton

Who it suits

• Racegoers who want to bring their own picnic.
• Dog owners: dogs are welcome on lead, with the operator advising Course for busy Boxing Day.
• Visitors who want an outdoor grandstand view without needing Parade Ring access.

Ticket prices

Wincanton’s 2026 Boxing Day fixture listing shows general admission from £13 but does not break out a separate Course ticket price. The Course Enclosure page says the area opens on Boxing Day and weekend fixtures; on-the-day pricing is not published as a separate figure.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Course Enclosure and its grandstand on the third-last fence.
• The bar and food outlet within the enclosure.
• Picnic access: Wincanton permits visitors to bring their own picnic here only.
• Dogs on a lead are allowed; on Boxing Day Wincanton advises keeping dogs in this area due to crowds.

Not included

• Parade Ring access: the FAQ explicitly excludes Course.
• The Grandstand and Premier areas unless your ticket specifically permits them.
• Bringing alcohol; Wincanton says not to bring alcohol on course.

The view

The Course Enclosure is set apart from the main Grandstand viewing and looks towards the third-last fence from its own grandstand. Wincanton’s official pages differ slightly over which late fence the stand faces, so the safest description is the published enclosure-page reference to the third-last. It has a bar and food outlet, and the picnic rule makes it the designated choice for visitors who want to bring their own food. It does not provide Parade Ring viewing.

Food and drink

Food and drink arrangements depend on the ticket and the fixture; these are the named facilities published by Wincanton.

Facilities

Dress code

Relaxed; practical outdoor layers Wincanton’s published guidance is to dress to feel your best. There is no requirement for formal racewear; avoid team kits and offensive fancy dress. Most of the day is outdoors, so comfortable shoes, a warm layer and a waterproof are useful in Somerset weather.

Getting in

Boxing Day ticket holders use north site gate E Advance tickets are emailed and can be shown on a phone or printed. Walk-up tickets are offered for fixtures that have not sold out unless that fixture says otherwise; on-the-day payment is card only. Wincanton does not publish a single all-season gate opening time or a general bag-size rule on its visitor pages, so this guide gives the confirmed event-specific details rather than guessing.

Accessibility

Wincanton lists accessible facilities across its public enclosures, including accessible toilets, accessible catering and marked viewing areas. The Premier has an elevated viewing platform overlooking the winning post and reserved wheelchair space in the Hatherleigh viewing area; the Grandstand has a raised outdoor viewing area. Accessible parking is available close to the entrance gates, though spaces are limited on Boxing Day. One complimentary personal assistant ticket is available where needed; call 01963 435840 on the same day as buying the racegoer’s ticket to guarantee availability. Hospitality restaurants and boxes have lift access. Contact Wincanton before booking if you need a particular space or route.

Full accessibility guide for Wincanton

Children and families

Under-18s are free at most fixtures when added to an adult booking, but some high-demand fixtures require paid child tickets. The Course ticket page does not list a separate child price. Under-18s must attend with a responsible adult aged 21 or over, or their parent; no more than three under-18s per adult. Dogs must stay on a lead and may not be left in cars.

Tips

• Choose this enclosure if bringing a picnic; no other public enclosure allows it.
• Do not pack alcohol: the Boxing Day page prohibits bringing it on course.
• For Boxing Day, follow stewards and approach gate E from the north if your ticket is for Course or course parking.
• Avoid the Parade Ring if that is essential to your visit; Course admission does not include it.

Questions people ask