7Oct 2026
Autumn Afternoon Racing
Gates open 11:35am; first race 1:35pm; last race 4:35pm. Seven jump races are scheduled. This additional meeting transferred from Ludlow.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2026/27
Worcester has three remaining 2026 jump meetings: Wednesday 7 October, Monday 12 October and Wednesday 21 October. The 7 October fixture was added after Ludlow’s meeting was transferred to Worcester. The course has announced that its 2027 fixture list has been released.
Worcester fixturesSeason 2026/27
12Oct 2026
Autumn Afternoon Racing
Gates open 12:07pm; first race 2:07pm; last race 4:37pm. The racecourse has changed the card to all chases.
21Oct 2026
October Jump Racing
Gates open 11:40am; first race 1:40pm; last race 4:35pm. Six jump races are scheduled; this is the 2026 season finale.
Worcester’s fixture pages publish gate, first-race and last-race times for all three remaining October 2026 meetings. Advance tickets usually cost less than gate admission. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult; the racecourse issues their free ticket at the entrance. Its 2027 dates are also published through the BHA fixture list.
By train
Foregate Street is about a 10-minute walk from Pitchcroft.
Riverside city break
Racing by the Severn, then Worcester’s historic centre.
Bringing children
Under-18s go free with a paying adult; the 2026 calendar included a Family Fun Day.
Autumn jumps
Three afternoon meetings are scheduled for October 2026.
Which enclosure should you choose?
County is Worcester’s main public enclosure and is open on every race day. The Centre Course is a separate ticketed area used on selected fixtures, including Ladies Day and Family Fun Day; it is the only enclosure where picnics are allowed. Hospitality packages are sold separately and include entry to public areas as well as a dining room, private box or marquee.
Best views
County Enclosure
The main public area, with the covered grandstand by the winning post, Parade Ring, winner’s enclosure, bars, food outlets and the designated trackside wheelchair viewing ramp.
Picnics welcome
Centre Course Enclosure
A separately ticketed infield area that opens on selected fixtures. Bring an alcohol-free picnic or folding chair; this ticket does not include the main grandstand, Parade Ring or winner’s enclosure.
Dining and private boxes
Hospitality
Book the Severn Restaurant, a private box or a trackside marquee for reserved dining, hospitality admission and access to the public areas.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Worcester Racecourse
Worcester recommends smart-casual clothes in County, private boxes and the Severn Restaurant, with smart jeans or tailored shorts and a collared shirt suggested for men. Its guidance is generally relaxed, and dressing up for Ladies Day or other feature meetings is encouraged rather than compulsory. Sports team shirts and offensive fancy dress are excluded. Acceptable novelty outfits can be worn. Check the weather and choose practical layers and footwear because much of a visit takes place outdoors.
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 Worcester
Pitchcroft sits beside the River Severn in Worcester city centre. The racecourse is reachable on foot, by train and by road; its venue page identifies the Centre Course car-park postcode and the walking distance from both city stations.
Walk from the railway
The racecourse puts Foregate Street station about a 10-minute walk away and Shrub Hill about a 20-minute walk away; it also estimates a 5–10 minute taxi ride from Shrub Hill. Foregate Street is served by frequent trains, including services on the Birmingham and London Paddington routes.
By car
The racecourse directs drivers from the north and south to M5 junction 6, then along the A449 towards Worcester city centre. From the west, the A443 and A44 lead towards the city; follow the brown racecourse signs.
Bus and coach
The racecourse describes itself as close to Worcester’s bus links and accessible by public transport. Visit Worcester lists more than 30 county bus routes. Coaches may park in the city’s Croft Road car park, around a five-minute walk from the centre; racecourse coach drivers can claim a free Centre Course ticket on presentation of their licence and work docket.
Parking at Worcester Racecourse
Worcester offers free parking in the Centre Course Enclosure, with WR1 3EH given as the car-park entrance postcode. This differs from the general racecourse address, so use the parking directions when driving. Coaches have allocated parking and are directed there by stewards on arrival. Admission is through the main gate or centre course depending on the ticket held. Check your booking and current event instructions to choose the correct route from the car park to the entrance.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Worcester Foregate Street.
Hotels near Worcester Racecourse
Stay in the city centre for the cathedral, museums, independent restaurants and a short walk to Pitchcroft. Worcester’s official visitor guide lists hotels, inns, guest houses and self-catering apartments; the racecourse also recommends places to stay around the city.
City centre and riverside
These stays put you among Worcester’s historic streets, the Severn and city attractions. The visitor guide describes the racecourse as a short walk from the centre.
- Upstairs at 33, Five suites in a city-centre guest stay; the racecourse estimates a 12-minute walk from Pitchcroft.
- Diglis House Hotel, A country-house-style hotel on the River Severn in historic Worcester.
- The Cardinal’s Hat, A pub and inn on Friar Street; the visitor guide dates the historic building to the 14th century.
- Worcester Whitehouse Hotel, A hotel in the historic centre, listed by the official visitor guide.
- The Farriers Arms, A city-centre real-ale pub with rooms.
Quieter stays around Worcester
If you prefer a rural setting, Worcester and its edges have farm B&Bs and country hotels, including options within a short drive of the racecourse.
- The Green Farm, A farmhouse B&B that the racecourse estimates at a 14-minute drive from Pitchcroft.
- The Dewdrop Inn, A village inn in Lower Broadheath with nine en-suite rooms.
- Bank House Hotel, Spa & Golf Club, Country-house accommodation beside the Malvern Hills, around a 15-minute drive from the course.
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Evenings in Worcester
Worcester’s evening options are in the city, a short walk from the riverside racecourse: historic pubs, independent restaurants and indoor activities. Combine dinner with a pub stop or an activity venue in the centre.
- Pubs and bars
Historic inns and city pubs
Visit Worcester highlights the Cardinal’s Hat, a 14th-century inn on Friar Street, and its guide includes a selective Real Ale, Cider and Perry trail around city pubs. The Farriers Arms is another city-centre pub with rooms; O’Neill’s is listed as a city-centre sports bar.
- Dinner
Independent city restaurants
The city guide lists restaurants from Fuego, with wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, to Hanbao’s burger-and-cocktail menu and Sugo at the Lamb and Flag, a traditional pub paired with an Italian restaurant. The central streets make it straightforward to plan dinner after a day at the course.
- Games and drinks
Mr Mulligans Worcester
For an activity-led night out, the visitor listing describes two 12-hole crazy-golf courses alongside electro-darts, table tennis, shuffleboard, pool, a bar and restaurant. It offers a different evening plan from the city’s historic pub trail.
Things to do while you are here
Worcester’s centre pairs medieval and Georgian landmarks with the Severn, museums and an important Civil War story. The cathedral city is compact enough to combine a race meeting with a museum visit and a riverside walk.
Worcester Cathedral
The cathedral overlooks the Severn and includes King John’s tomb, Prince Arthur’s Chantry and St Wulfstan’s Norman crypt. In 2026, the cathedral lists general visitor hours as 10am–5pm Monday to Saturday and 12:30–3pm Sunday, with a suggested £7 adult donation.
The Commandery
A Grade I listed historic building with an 800-year history, best known as the Royalist headquarters during the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Its displays and walled garden tell the city’s Civil War story.
Museum of Royal Worcester
Visit the collection in Severn Street to see the city’s porcelain-making heritage. The museum holds the world’s largest collection of Worcester porcelain and sits among former factory buildings; the official heritage walk begins there.
Riverside and heritage walks
Follow the Severn through the city or use Visit Worcester’s illustrated heritage walk to link the Museum of Royal Worcester with other parts of the centre. The tourism guide also points to a circular Severn-side route north of the suburbs.
On the day
The racecourse posts arrival and race times for each meeting. For the three remaining fixtures in October 2026, gates open between 11:35am and 12:07pm, with first races between 1:35pm and 2:07pm.
Wednesday 7 October 2026Gates 11:35am; first race 1:35pm; last race 4:35pm.
Monday 12 October 2026Gates 12:07pm; first race 2:07pm; last race 4:37pm.
Wednesday 21 October 2026Gates 11:40am; first race 1:40pm; last race 4:35pm.
Worcester Racecourse event pages for 7, 12 and 21 October 2026, checked 3 October 2026.
Children and admission
Children aged 17 and under enter free when accompanied by an adult. The racecourse says no advance child ticket is needed; it issues a free child ticket at the entrance. Advance adult tickets can save money, with the FAQ giving an average saving of £5 in 2026.
Food and picnics
Food outlets and bars are available around the course. Picnics are allowed only in the Centre Course Enclosure, and that area is open on selected fixtures; outside alcohol and barbecues are not allowed.
Parking and coach arrival
Free car parking is in the Centre Course Enclosure; use postcode WR1 3EH for the entrance. Coaches are directed by on-site stewards. Coach drivers can collect free Centre Course admission with their PCV or PSV licence and work docket.
Seating and betting
The racecourse provides grandstand and viewing-platform areas, plus hospitality seating. Betting is optional; racecourse betting counters serve the enclosures. Anyone placing a bet must be 18 or over.
Families and groups
Children aged 17 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. The racecourse’s 2026 Family Fun Day was scheduled for Sunday 23 August; its calendar describes family-themed fixtures as part of the summer season.
Free entry for under-18s
For 2026, Worcester says children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult. No child ticket is required in advance; a free ticket is issued at the entrance. The racecourse also scheduled a Family Fun Day on Sunday 23 August 2026, with child-focused activities listed on its event programme.
Racecourse 2026 fixture list and family information · Racecourse FAQs
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Grand Stand Road, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 01905 25364.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1718Worcester Racecourse dates the first meeting at Pitchcroft to 27 June 1718; racing began here as flat racing before the track became known for jumps.
- 1965A record 229 runners took part in an eight-race card at Worcester in January 1965, according to the racecourse’s history.
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