Chester Racecourse, The Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LY

Chester Racecourse is located within the city centre and is served by Chester Railway Station and a bus stop outside the venue.

The car park is free to for all visitors.  There are eight(8) designated disability parking areas within the car park near the Paddock, it is advisable that Blue Badge Holders reserve a place on busy race meeting days. The car park has  level access leading to the racecourse.

The Racecourse has six enclosures which include:The Leverhulme, The County, The Paddocks, The Tattersalls and The Dee Stand.  The Main Reception Area is located at the front of the main building and has level access and the desk area has a low level area for wheelchair users.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the age of some of the venue's grandstands not all areas are accessible.

There is a wheelchair route around the racecourse venue.  All staff are trained in disability awareness and are available to assist, please contact the Disabled Reception at Holiday Inn Express Car Park for further advise.

OR contact the Booking Office on 01244 304 600 for advice and assistance.

The Leverhulme Stand: Has level access from the car park and the building has a level entrance to the interior. The Restaurant/cafe/bar and Accessible toilets are located in this area.  There are stairs to the upper parts of the stand and a lift is located towards to the rear of the building. 

The County Stand: Has level access from the car park and the building has a level entrance to the interior. The Restaurant/cafe/bar and Accessible toilets are located 50 meters from the entrance. There are stairs and escalators to the upper parts of the stand, but a lift is located towards to the right of the building entrance. There is a ramp and steps to a mezzanine level which gives access to the male toilets and stand, the Female toilets are only accessible by a stairway. There is a designated viewing area within this stand  for disability access.

The Dee enclosures : There is a designated viewing area within this stand for disability access.

The Tattersalls Grandstand has lift access. There is a designated viewing area within this stand  for disability access. 

The Paddock has level access, with standard male and female toilets off the main corridor.  

Designated viewing platforms are accessible in the Paddock area - this gives a very good view of the track and winning post for disability access

NB: There is a DRESS CODE when visiting Chester Racecourse - please check the venue's website under the heading 'Plan Your Visit' for regulations.

Brief description:

Chester Racecourse has been the home of racing since 1539 and is the oldest racecourse in Great Britain. In Roman times the area had a harbour and sat on the River Dee and ts Anglo-Saxon name is The Roodee which actually means 'land between the cross'. By the Middle Ages the area silted up and eventually became the site of the racecourse.  The earliest recorded race is believed to have been held in 1512 when the first recorded prize, a hand painted wooden bowl was presented to the winner. 

The Chester Races are normally held between May and September each year and a number of events are held which include: Boodles May Festival, City Day, Ladies Day, Chester Cup Day, Summer Saturday, Family Fun Day, MBNA Roman Day;  £10 off Friday Night Meetings and MBNA Autumn Festival Friday. Please  check the venue's website for further details of dates and prices for these and other events.

Address:

Chester Races

The Racecourse,

Chester,

CH1 2LY

Email:

enquiries@chester-races.com

Phone:

01244 304600

Website:

http://www.chester-races.com

Directions:

Chester Racecourse is accessible by many major road routes with links to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.

Wrexham is approximately 14 miles south  and served by the A483 

Liverpool lies approximately 22 miles north and served by the M56

By taxi the racecourse is approximately a 6 minute taxi drive from the railway station or a 20 minute walk.

Map Ref.: SJ 400660

Opening Times:

Please refer to the venue website for further details of race days and events, variable prices for admission apply and for online purchases of tickets.

Chester Racecourse can be hired for corporate meetings, conferences as well as weddings, exhibition and outdoor events.

Transport:

Chester is served by Chester Railway station and Chester Bus Station.

There is good bus network into and around Chester city and its surrounding area

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33

Amenities:

Chester Racecourse: Has a number of restaurants, cafes and bars within the venue and easy accessible.  It is served by the Holiday Inn Express hotel which is near by.

Chester City has plenty of attractions, parks, city walls and museum to visit.  It has a large number of hotels and guest houses, pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and supermarkets available.