Musselburgh Racecourse

With top rate facilities, services and staff, Musselburgh Racecourse has geared everything towards providing a great day out at the races. Open all year round if you’re looking for a unique venue with stylish facilities, free parking, and excellent transport links, Musselburgh Racecourse provides the perfect event location.

Musselburgh Racecourse

Set on the coast overlooking the Firth of Forth, Musselburgh is a well-supported track, especially by Southern yards – This is a tight, flat track of about 1¼ miles and there is often a furiously fast past. For this reason front-runners are favoured, and the sharp, right-handed gradients tend to suit the nimble, speedy types.

Musselburgh Racecourse

The John Smith’s Scottish Cheltenham Trials Day is one of the highlight events at Musselburgh, and here you will find top class jumps racing featuring two valuable races with a line up including some of the country’s best hurdlers.

Making it even more exciting, this race is a pre-qualifier for those who are aiming for the Cheltenham Festival or Aintree Grand National meeting. Full of racing excitement this is the perfect way to spend a winter’s afternoon with good food on offer and an intoxicating atmosphere that comes with premium jump racing.

Musselburgh Racecourse Facilities

Entertain your guests or family and friends with the Epperston Restaurant Package, based in the Epperston or Lothian Suite restaurants. With panoramic views of the racecourse, you can watch the racing from your table. Yours for the day, a reserved table provides a base for entertaining and Heritage Portfolio provide a range of superb fine dining menus from which you can choose.

The Carvery At Musselburgh

During race day there are many restaurants, bars and cafes. There are four main areas to eat and drink, each giving a different eating experience, from a quick snack to a leisurely 3 course fine dining meal. Eating areas are situated on both the ground floor and first floor. On the ground floor you’ll find The Bistro, Rosebery Hall Café and The Rockavon Bar.

On the first floor is the ever popular Epperston Suite, Le Garcon d’Or Bar & Carvery, Dizzy’s Bar and Freddies Bar with a great view of the racetrack. For the outdoor enthusiast there are even picnic areas, close to the action and with fantastic views of the racetrack.

Musselburgh Racecourse Directions

Musselburgh Racecourse is easy to find by car and is situated at the eastern side of Musselburgh. All access routes are well signposted and are less than 1 mile from the A1 and less than 2 miles from the A720 Edinburgh City ByPass.

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Musselburgh Racecourse Dress Code

There is no formal dress code at Musselburgh Racecourse, as with all horse racing venues we suggest you stick to smart if you intend to venture inside and smart casual if you don’t.

A day out at Musselburgh has to be on your calendar, it’s one of the most vibrant and vivid racetracks in the UK. Especially during the summer season.

Make every day a winner!