Folkestone Racecourse

The only racecourse in Kent, Folkestone Racecourse, hosts a year round racing calendar, including such big name events as the Kent National, United Hunts Meeting, Folkestone Hammer and Pompadour Day, all this in the picturesque countryside surrounding the track.

Folkestone Racecourse From The Air

The sheer spectacle and colour of seeing racehorses and jockeys close up, the bustling activity that surrounds the betting, the lively excitement of the race itself, the sociability of a day out in the open air with family, friends or business associates, and the opportunity to win yourself a few pounds – you can’t beat being there!

Folkestone Racecourse can become surprisingly testing in the middle of winter, invariably resulting in ‘short runners’ failing to get home. The steeplechase track consists of seven fences to a circuit with no water jump and the open ditch being the third last. On the hurdles course, a very long run of approximately five furlongs between the last two flights plays into the hands of former flat horses with a turn of foot.

Folkestone hosts Flat and Jumps racing over 11 months of the year. The course has recently undergone a complete makeover and now offers superb facilities. The oval shaped course is run right handed and is 1 mile 3 furlongs in length. The ground is undulating with tight bends. The chase course has 7 easy fences and a run-in of 1 furlong.

Folkestone Racecourse Facilities

There are two main dining experiences available at Folkestone Racecourse each offering a unique experience. You can choose from an “a la catre” restaurant serving fine foods, or the food pavilion serving a range of reasonably priced meals.

The Lookout Restaurant: Dine in style where you can watch the excitement of the races as you enjoy delicious food and wine, and the good company of your colleagues and friends. The table is yours for the day therefore you will have the perfect base for the entire race meeting.

The Lookout Restaurant, with some of the best views in racing, offers delicious menus throughout the year and is available for parties of up to eight people.

Restaurant packages include:

Admission
Three course meal
A racecard

the Spitfire Pavilion: A lawn bar situated towards the end of the paddock. A full range of foods and drinks are available here, allowing you to relax outside and enjoy the sun.

Folkestone Racecourse Directions

Folkestone Racecourse is easily accessible by road and rail. The Postcode of the racecourse CT21 4HX

By Road: From the M20, junction 11, take the A20 and follow signs to the racecourse. Alternatively follow the A259 to Hythe, and then take the A261 and follow signs to the racecourse.

By Rail: Services depart from London Charing Cross to Westenhnager station every hour, passing through Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Ashford, allowing connections from most parts of the South East.

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Folkestone Racecourse Dress Code

Folkestone Racecourse does have a dress code which is smart casual. Smart jeans are permitted. No ripped jeans please. Most people like to dress up for the races particularly in the summer months.

Make every day a winner!