Hereford Racecourse

2012 promises to be an exciting year at Hereford Racecourse with popular annual fixtures including Ladies Day on Sunday 19 June and Beer & Cider Night on Wednesday 17 August. There are also some new calendar highlights such as Family Fun Day on Wednesday 31 August and Winter Wonderland Race Day on Sunday 11 December.

Hereford Racecourse

Racing At Hereford Racecourse

Hereford regularly achieves a large number of runners that often result in plenty of action with close finishes providing the racegoer with a thrilling spectacle. Top trainers and jockeys are often to be found with horses running at Hereford and it is no surprise that both Martin Pipe and Tony McCoy have been top trainer and jockey at the course many times in previous years.

Hereford Racecourse is a right handed, virtually square shaped track, approximately a mile and a half in circumference. It stages ‘National Hunt’ racing throughout the year. There are nine fences to a circuit, including two open ditches, with one fence in the short finishing straight. The hurdles course is to the outside of the Chase course, and is slightly more galloping as a result of this. There is a very short run in from the final flight to the winning line.

Hereford Racecourse Packages

If you’re thinking of going racing, as a couple or with a small party, why not pick an all-inclusive offers. – They’re great value for money and include everything you need for an afternoon or evening at the races.

The Fancy a Flutter package includes:

Free car parking
Admission to the Racecourse
Hot Pasty
Pint or soft drink
Raceday programme
£2 Tote betting voucher

The Classic Race day Package Includes:

The Classic Race day is a special introductory package to the ‘Sport of Kings’. It is the perfect day for both the novice and seasoned race goer and is Hereford’s Premier race day package:

Free car parking
Admission to the Racecourse
A Raceday Programme
Welcome drink
Afternoon tea
£5 Tote betting voucher

Hereford Racecourse Facilities

There are a number of options open to the racegoer when it comes to eating and drinking at Hereford Racecourse, and the most highly recommended of these is Silks Restaurant, which has won awards for it’s chefs remarkable creations.

A Silks Restaurant Package Includes:

Hospitality admission ticket

Three course set menu

Complimentary racecard

Reserved table for the race meeting

Closed circuit television

Waiter/Waitress service

Nearby Tote betting facilities

All the food in Silks Restaurant is freshly prepared on site by the Executive Chef, Jeff Wright and is seasonal and locally sourced where possible.

Silks offers a stylish, fine dining experience with excellent views across the Racecourse and finishing line. Situated on the ground floor of the Grandstand, the top quality service and delightful atmosphere in this traditional restaurant guarantees a day at the races to remember.

If the exclusive a la carte dining experience isn’t for you then Hereford Racecourse has a number of other facilities that are sure to delight. You can find a variety of main meals and snacks throughout the Racecourse.

The Winning Post: Is Hereford Racecourse’s pub – This bar and dining area serves a full range of draught beers and lager, cask ales, wines and spirits. The restaurant area offers a menu of hot bar meals and snacks, jacket potatoes, and a range of sandwich platters. Hot meals start from £4.00. Excellent views of the final straight and the winning post are just a few steps away.

The Paddock And Grandstand Bar: The Paddock Bar is located in the main betting hall and provides a full bar facility, including draught beer, lager and cider. Savoury pies and Jumbo Cornish pasties are also available.

Fast food is available from mobile catering units situated around the paddock area, offering burgers, hot dogs and chips for a quick snack on the move.

Hereford Racecourse Directions

From the North, the racecourse can be reached via the A49 from Leominster and the A4110. The main Southern approach roads are the A49 and the A465. The A438 through Hereford itself passes close to the racecourse and there is also an approach on the A4103 from Worcester.

London is approximately 123 miles away and if you are travelling by train then Paddington station is the one from which to make your departure. Hereford railway station is approximately one mile from the course, no longer than a five minute ride in a taxi.

View Larger Map

Hereford Racecourse Dress Code

There is no dress code in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure although smart casual attire is recommended. For the hospitality boxes and Silks Restaurant racegoers will not be permitted wearing vests, football or rugby shirts, ripped jeans, shorts or trainers. Patrons in all areas are reminded that the removal of shirts is not allowed.

Make every day a winner!