Enclosures at York Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: Chris Heaton, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
York has three enclosures. The County Stand is the premier enclosure and includes everything; the Grandstand & Paddock is the largest, with the Parade Ring and the Knavesmire Stand; and the Clocktower Enclosure is a grassy bank by the finish, sold on the day only. Each better ticket includes the cheaper areas, and under-18s go free.
PremierCounty StandYork’s premier enclosure, with access to everything: the Moët Pavilion, Roof Terrace and Champagne Lawns, elevated viewing from the listed Gimcrack and Ebor Stands, the winning-post lawns and a racecard.Varies by fixture; early-bird prices two weeks aheadLargestGrandstand & PaddockYork’s largest enclosure: the Knavesmire Stand with its many bars, trackside viewing, the Knavesmire Restaurant, and the Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring and main betting ring, with a relaxed dress code.Varies by fixture; early-bird prices two weeks aheadBest value · from £5Clocktower EnclosureA grassy bank across the track with close-up views of the finish, food courts, bars and bookmakers, from £5. Picnics are welcome, and tickets are sold on the day only.From £5, on the day only
| County Stand | Grandstand & Paddock | Clocktower | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | Varies by fixture; early-bird prices two weeks ahead | Varies by fixture; early-bird prices two weeks ahead | From £5, on the day only |
| Where you watch | Elevated viewing from the Gimcrack and Ebor Stands; winning-post lawns | Knavesmire Stand and trackside | Grassy bank by the finish, across the track |
| Parade Ring | Yes | Yes | No |
| Under cover | Yes, Gimcrack and Ebor Stands | Yes, Knavesmire Stand | No |
| Food and drink | Gimcrack Restaurant, Princess Mary Seafood Bar, Moët Pavilion | Knavesmire Restaurant, bars and good food to go | Food courts, bars and your own picnic |
| Dress code | Jacket, collared shirt and tie for men | No formal dress code | No formal dress code |
| Entrance | County Stand entrance | Grandstand & Paddock entrance | Clocktower entrance |
| Best for | The full York experience | The best balance of views and value | A picnic on a budget |
Prices are per adult. York publishes prices for each fixture on its Fixtures & Pricing page; they vary by raceday, with early-bird prices for County Stand and Grandstand & Paddock tickets booked at least two weeks ahead. Clocktower tickets start from £5 on the day.