Sedgefield Racecourse

One of the country’s friendliest racecourses, with a reputation for a warm, relaxed atmosphere and set in the beautiful Durham countryside, Sedgefield Racecourse provides a peaceful and tranquil setting. The facilities are wonderful for one of Britain’s smaller courses, ensuring Sedgefield retains much of its old charm and character.

Sedgefield Racecourse

Horse Racing At Sedgefield Racecourse

A very popular National Hunt Course for Jump Racing – Steeple Chasing and Hurdle Racing – with some Flat races restricted to horses progressing to jumping hurdles and/or fences. The Course is a left handed circuit of 1mile 2furlongs round. The Steeple Chase fences are on the inside with the Hurdles on the outside. The track is undulating with quite an up-hill pull to Sands Farm and the cross fence, half a mile from home.

The Chase Course:
There are eight fences (height 4’6” and 6 feet wide) made with silver birch – four in the back straight, two in the straight – one of these is the Open Ditch as the 2nd last fence which is jumped at least twice in every race, two as cross fences at each end of the course – one by the roadside and one – The Paxtons Cross Fence – by Sands Farm. There is no water jump on the course, it was removed over 12 years ago. The fences are in permanent locations although the Johnny Ridley Fence, the last, is made of portable sections.

The Hurdle Course:
Five padded ash hurdles (approx 3’6” high) per circuit and eight in a 2m1f race. Two in the home straight and two in the back straight with one by the roadside fence on the eastern side of the track. Hurdle positions vary between meetings to reduce the wear and the tear as there are more runners in hurdle races and also more races on the hurdle track through the year.

Sedgefield Racecourse Facilities

There are a number of options available to the racegoer when it comes to eating and drinking at Sedgefield Racecourse. A la carte dining is available as are a number of restaurants and bars.

Hoops Bistro
The Hoops Bistro at Sedgefield Racecourse offers a great view overlooking the Racecourse allowing you to dine without missing any of the action. A Hoops Racing Package includes:
Restaurant At Sedgefield

Admission to the Grandstand enclosure

Racecard

Three course meal

Table for the duration of racing

Tote table side betting service

Bar facility

Silks Restaurant

Enjoy a Royal Banquet menu within the new Silks Restaurant. The restaurant is situated directly in front of the winning post with views overlooking the racecourse and offers a variety of dishes. The menu also includes a reception drink and afternoon tea, making your stay even more memorable.

The Colins Seafood Bar: This bar and dining area serves a full range of draught beers, lager and cidar, cask ales, wines and spirits. This area offers a menu of hot bar meals and snacks, jacket potatoes, and a range of sandwich platters. Excellent views of the final straight and the winning post.

The Durham Edition Bar: The Durham Edition Bar is located opposite the entrance turnstiles and provides a full bar facility, including draught beer and lager. Savoury pies and Jumbo Cornish pasties are also available served with the option of peas and gravy.

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

Sedgefield Racecourse Directions

Sedgefield is conveniently placed five minutes from Junction 60 off the A1(M), and is clearly signposted from there. The Racecourse lies just outside the village of Sedgefield, and is only twenty minutes from Teesside, Darlington and Durham city centre. The nearest main line stations to Sedgefield are situated in Darlington and Durham, both are approximately twenty minutes away by car or taxi.

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Sedgefield Racecourse Dress Code

Sedgefield Racecourse does not operate a dress code but suggests smart/casual wear for both Enclosures. Smart Jeans and trainers are permitted.

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