Kelso Racecourse is the home of National Hunt racing in the Scottish Borders. This beautiful racecourse is situated in the picturesque Scottish Borders surrounded by charming countryside and rolling hills. The course is steeped in history and tradition. Opened in 1822 the original building is still the centre of activity on a race day, with coal fires blazing during the cold winter months, Kelso Racecourse maintains a unique charm that has welcomed race goers for over a century.
Kelso Racecourse itself runs left handed over a series of 9 solid steeple chase fences, with a long punishing uphill run-in. This demanding course attracts many of the top trainers from November to March, who use it as trials for the championship meetings of Cheltenham and Aintree.
Kelso Racecourse Racetrack
If you are only planning to come to Kelso Racecourse once, choose your meeting carefully. Some fixtures, like Family Funday are aimed at entertaining the whole family. Other fixtures draw better quality trainers, horses and riders. For example; Cheltenham Trials Day and Premier Hurdle Day.
The Premier Kelso Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race over a distance of about 2 miles and 2 furlongs. There are 10 fences to be jumped and this race can really start to set the scene for next years hurdlers.
Kelso Racecourse Facilities
Whether you just want to grab a quick bite or whether it’s high quality fine dining you’re after, Kelso Racecourse has it all. There is a wide choice of eating and drinking facilities available:
- Rosie’s Bistro next to the Paddock, provides a carvery, meals and snacks.
- Hamilton Room Intimate Dining situated within the Members Enclosure, this cosy room offers all-inclusive packages, and first class dining
- The Charity Tea Room is situated next to the Hamilton Room within the Members’ Enclosure. Each race day, a different charity has the opportunity to sell teas and sandwiches with the proceeds going to the respective charity.
Snacks are available in all of the course bars and a quick self-service outlet is provided within the bar in the Tweedie Stand. The Racecourse has two enclosures on a race day:
The Members Enclosure
The Members Enclosure has a number of prime viewing positions of the course on the winning line, as well as numerous Tote Facilities, three private Members Bars and a Charity Tea Room.
the Paddock Enclosure
The Paddock Enclosure is the larger of the two enclosures with a fantastic covered viewing area and extensive bar, with self-service food bar and betting facilities. The Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure are situated within the Paddock Enclosure and are ideal for families and group outings.
Need help with your directions to Kelso Racecourse? Feel free to use the interactive map below to help plan your trip.
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Kelso Racecourse, one of Scotland’s smaller courses really does have something for everyone – it’s really worth the trip as the atmosphere is excellent.
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