Chester Racecourse

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We’ve had years honing our craft in racegoer satisfaction and an afternoon (or evening) on the Roodee offers an experience like no other.

Sample the thrill of watching competitive racing, whist enjoying premium food and beverages across a variety of areas and enclosures. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion or fill your weekend with some serious fun, we’ve something to suit. Mingle with the stylish crowd and enjoy a day to remember with family and friends.

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Opening Times

Midsummer Meeting (27 July 2024)

Family Fun Day (4 Aug 2024)

Ladies Day (31 Aug 2024)

Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Friday (13 Sept 2024)

Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Saturday (14 Sept 2024)

Oktoberfest Season Finale (21 Sept 2024)

Boodles May Festival Trials Day (8 May 2025)

Boodles May Festival Ladies Day (9 May 2025)

Boodles May Festival Chester Cup (10 May 2025)

Roman Day (25 May 2025)

The Friday Social (14 June 2025)

Summer Saturday (15 June 2025)

Summer Saturday (29 June 2025)

Ibiza Classics Evening (12 July 2025)

Soul Sunset Racing (13 July 2025)

Directions

Public Transport Directions

Only 10 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall; 25 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

1262 reviews

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Very Good
357
Average
115
Poor
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Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

SALLYDOO07
Rubbish
Saturday, 29th June 2024
Went to chester races today 29/6/24 Absolute rip off 20 pound each to go on the open course which I might add was empty probably due to do with the price. Also pints 7.50 what joke. No concessions... Read full review
Brighton9
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Not a pleasant experience
Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
Having visited many UK racecourses this was by far the least enjoyable. The stewards were unhelpful and officious, the crowd included large numbers of drunken chavs and the viewing was terrible... Read full review
Debs442
Romiley, null, United Kingdom
Great afternoon out!!
Sunday, 14th July 2024
I read some of the reviews on here and was dreading our first visit to Chester… but I’m glad I ignored them! We had a lovely day in the County Long Room enclosure. It was well organised, we queued no... Read full review