Ripon Racecourse

Ripon Racecourse has hosted some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years. It never fails to impress year on year with its outstanding back drop and exciting atmosphere. Always challenging itself to improve and build on spectator experience, Ripon has a lot to offer.

Ripon Racecourse

Horse Racing At Ripon Racecourse

With the racing season at Ripon Racecourse starting in April the racecourse is ready to stage 15 race meetings and several special events attracting hundreds of runners and riders, it’s really not to be missed. Ripon Racecourse commonly known as the Garden Racecourse is suitably located in one of the country’s most beautiful and quaint cities.

Set in the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon is an undulating course with a long five-furlong run-in that has proven a very popular track with locals and tourists alike. The highlight of their year is the Great St Wilfrid Handicap, one of the leading sprint races of the season, which takes place during August. One of the most attractive racecourses in Britain, the course delivers a lively and friendly atmosphere ideal for families.

Ripon Racecourse Facilities

There are a number of food and drink facilities on offer at Ripon Racecourse. A selection of restaurants serving a wide range of food, as well as snack and sandwich outlets to keep you hunger free between the races. Ripon Racecourse also offers a number of hospitality packages:

The Dine And View Package
With a private balcony offering panoramic views across the racecourse, this Dine and View restaurant is a shared facility located in the main grandstand. Private tables to accommodate 10 guests or multiples thereof. The Dine and View Package Includes:

Badge wallet for each guest containing the day’s itinerary and general information

Admission badge- allowing entry into the Club Enclosure and hospitality facilities

Reserved parking

Reserved table for the day

Three course luncheon with half a bottle of house wine per person

Cash bar

Light afternoon tea (for evening meetings this is substituted for canapes)

Race card

Racing papers

Tote facility

Closed circuit television with full coverage

Waitress served/club hostess

The Wakeman bar: Situated in the grandstand, the Wakeman Bar offers everything you would expect from a bar, including light snacks and bar food.

Champagne and Seafood bar: A fine selection of wines and Champagnes that compliment exactly the sumptuous range of seafood that is on offer here. A perfect combination to go with the races.

Fish and chips: That British classic is back on offer at Ripon Racecourse, Fish and Chips – as simple as that.

Fountain self service: A self service restaurant serving a great number of dishes, and welcoming to all the family.

Ripon Racecourse Directions

Ripon is most easily accessed by the A1 (M). Approaching from the South, leave the A1 at the turning to Ripon (junction 48), which is just after the Harrogate exit, and follow the brown signs for Ripon Cathedral. Once over a fairly narrow bridge you will be approaching the Racecourse on your left, the first entrance is the Cars on Course (£18 for a car of up to 4 adults in the centre of the racecourse) and the second entrance is the main free car park with access to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are planning on walking into the centre at a price per person.

Approaching from the North, leave the A1 where it is joined by the A61 which becomes the Ripon bypass. Turn left at the third roundabout and the racecourse is just a few hundred yards on the right. The first entrance on your right will be the main free car park with access to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are planning on walking into the centre at a price per person, if you are wanting the Car on Course Enclosure this is the second entrance on the right which allows you to drive into the centre of the racecourse (£18 for a car of up to 4 adults in the centre of the racecourse)

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Ripon Racecourse Dress Code

We ask that people in the Club Enclosure dress respectably and in smart/casual attire. Our interpretation of smart/casual is no- blue denim, sportswear, trainers, t-shirts or shorts. There is no formal dress code for the Paddock or Course Enclosure but we do ask that people still dress in a manner of taste and decency. Bare chests are not acceptable.

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