Plumpton Racecourse

One of the smaller National Hunt Racecourses in the UK, Plumpton Racecourse is a friendly and welcoming place that brings some of the brightest talent to the forefront and provides a showcase for the season. Running races 16 times a year between September and May, three of the first four home in the 2009 Grand National ran previously at Plumpton Racecourse.

Plumpton Racecourse

Horse Racing At Plumpton Racecourse

The Thoroughbred racehorse is beautiful, fascinating and exhilarating to watch especially close up. As Plumpton Racecourse is a small course, you get plenty of opportunity to get close whether its watching the horses parade before racing, or standing close to a fence.

Regularly visited by many of the UK’s top trainers and jockeys, Champion Jockey A P McCoy is Plumpton Racecourse’s most successful rider, and rode his historic 3000th winner at Plumpton on 9th February 2009. It is this kind of passion and commitment that makes Plumpton stand out.

Plumpton Racecourse Facilities

Plumpton Racecourse has a wide range of options for eating and drinking, with a number of restaurants and bars to cater for all your race day needs.

Paddock Restaurant
Our premier restaurant with panoramic views of the parade ring and winning post. Your table for the day, 3 course meal and welcome drink is all included. Advance booking is usually required due to it’s popularity.

January to May meetings – £40

Ladies Day Package (18th September)- £50

October and November meetings – £40

Christmas Package (5th and 19th December) – £45

Paddock Bar
The premier bar has views over the parade ring and serves a range of sandwiches, baguettes, pieminster pies and light refreshments. Location: Ground Floor of Sussex Stand.

Southdown Bar
A newly refurbished bar serving light refreshments, located next to the totesport betting shop. Location: Ground Floor of Southdown Stand.

Lewes Bar
A spacious bar with big screen, tote betting facilities, seating and a range of delicious food offers. Location: Ground Floor of Lewes Stand.

Mobile Food Concessions: Featuring a good range of quality take away options including fish and chips, noodles and premium burgers. Location: Outside the Southdown Stand

Centre Course Picnic Area: Plumpton Racecourse also welcomes racegoers to bring their own picnic into the Centre Course enclosure.

Plumpton Racecourse Directions

By Road: The M23/A23 and A27 all offer good access to Plumpton Racecourse – the recommended routes are signposted with AA yellow signage.

From the M25

Leave the M25 at Junction 7, follow M23 to Crawley/Gatwick Airport
When the M23 joins the A23, continue on the A23 towards Brighton
Leave the A23 at A273 signposted towards Hassocks
Follow the A273 for approximately 1 mile then turn right at the bottom of the hill onto the B2112
At the roundabout in the Centre of Ditchling, turn right onto B2116 towards Plumpton

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Plumpton Racecourse Dress Code

There is no formal dress code at Plumpton Racecourse – we recommend you dress for the weather. On Ladies Day many people do wear hats and dress up to make it a special occasion.

Make every day a winner!