Chepstow Racecourse

For a great day out you should really give Chepstow Racecourse a visit. You can’t beat the spectacle and colour of seeing racehorses and jockeys close up, the bustling activity that surrounds the betting and the lively excitement of the race itself.

Set in Monmouthshire, Wales, adjoining the border with Gloucestershire, England. It is located on the River Wye, close to its confluence with the River Severn, and close to the western end of the Severn Bridge on the M48 motorway. It is 16 miles east of Newport and 124 miles west of London.

Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow racecourse is left-handed, galloping track containing severe undulations. Wales’ other racecourse home to the Welsh National. Chepstow is one of the most testing racetracks in the country, especially when the ground is changing, which brings stamina into play at all distances.

Chepstow Racecourse Fixtures

The three and three-quarter mile race, known as the Coral Welsh National, owes much to the support of the bookmaking firm for establishing it as one of the major events in the National Hunt calendar. Among the winners have been Stearsby, Run and Skip, Righthand Man, and, in the 1983-84 season, Burrough Hill Lad, who went on to complete the big double by landing the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup less than three months later.

A bright and warm racecourse, Chepstow is sure to amaze and delight and with the range of facilities on offer, which we come onto next – you’ll struggle to leave when the racing is done.

Chepstow Racecourse Facilities

Silks Restaurant

Situated on the first floor of the Premier stand, Silks Restaurant offers extensive views over the Racecourse and picturesque Wye Valley and is the perfect place to entertain family, friends or corporate guests. A Restaurant Package at Chepstow Racecourse includes:

Entry into the Premier Enclosure
Three-Course Meal
Complimentary Race Programme
Reserved table for the duration of the afternoon or evening
Waitress Service
Tote facility, with TV’s to view the action

There are various less formal eating and drinking facilities available at Chepstow Racecourse based around the grandstand area of the track.

The Premier Bar in the Premier stand offers a full range of draught and bottled beers, wines and spirits. Light snacks, hot dish of the day, freshly made baguettes and sandwiches, tea and coffee are also available from the bar,

The Grandstand and Paddock Bar are Open to all, this lively bar offers a full range of drinks, as well as light snacks – burgers, sausage rolls, pasties, freshly made baguettes and sandwiches – and hot drinks. There is a selection of mobile fast food units around the racecourse, serving fish and chips, burger and hot dog meals. There is also a hog roast unit for those cold evenings.

Chepstow Racecourse The Welsh National

Chepstow Racecourse - Welsh National

The Chepstow Racecourse is undulating and stamina-sapping course where stamina is vital especially as the Coral Welsh National is always run on a bog in the depths of winter. The final five fences in the straight are relatively close together and demand precise, accurate jumping particularly the final open ditch and the uphill run to the line requires competitors to stay every yard of the trip.

A handicap chase of three miles and about five and a half furlongs, the Welsh National has crowned some world renowned horses and is a serious highlight to the racing year.

Chepstow Racecourse Directions

Chepstow Racecourse is on the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth road, not far from the Severn Bridge. From the M4 East (Junction 21) or M4 West (Junction 23), take the M48 and exit at Junction 2 (Chepstow). To help you plan directions for your trip we have included an interactive map below.

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Chepstow Racecourse Dress Code

Chepstow Racecourse has a strict dress code. Please note that racegoers wearing vests, football or rugby shirts, ripped jeans, shorts or trainers will not be admitted to the Premier Enclosure. Patrons in all enclosures are reminded that the removal of shirts is not allowed. Please note that jeans/trainers are not allowed in hospitality boxes or restaurant.

We think that for a great Welsh day out Chepstow Racecourse must be top of the list. Pop on by and see it for yourselves.

Make every day a winner!