What stands are at Cheltenham?
There are three enclosures at Cheltenham Racecourse – Club, Tattersalls, and Best Mate. Each Enclosure offers racegoers a unique experience.
Is there a dress code for Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Festival no strict dress code, but ladies usually wear smart winter outfits and gentlemen, suits with a tailored overcoat. Cheltenham Festival has its own unique look, distinct from other race events that happen in the summer.
What is the Guinness grandstand at Cheltenham?
At The Festival™, the Guinness Village extends the Tattersalls enclosure with extra viewing steps, bars, and bands. The Guinness Grandstand is situated opposite the last fence and gives an excellent view of the races. Guinness Grandstand seats are currently not available to purchase.
What is the Tattersalls enclosure at Cheltenham?
The perfect middle ground between the Club and Best Mate Enclosure. Be close up to the Winner’s Enclosure, stand by the Winning Post and get stunning views from the Tattersalls grandstand viewing steps. A Tattersalls ticket gets you entry to a variety of food and drink areas.
Can you take a hip flask to Cheltenham?
Hip flasks are not permitted. “Food for individual consumption is now permitted in the Best Mate enclosure only. No liquids are permitted, and there will be bag searches in place.”
Do they shoot horses at Cheltenham?
An astonishing 71 horses have now been killed racing at the Cheltenham Festival since 2000.
Can you take alcohol into Cheltenham Racecourse?
No alcohol is to be taken off-site. Food and non-alcoholic drink are permitted into the Best Mate Enclosure. Those in the Club/Tattersalls Enclosure shall not take any food, drink, glass bottles or glasses onto any other part of the Racecourse unless this is specifically permitted by the Operator.
Are there sniffer dogs at Cheltenham?
dogs. – Detection dog notices are erected on routes to the main entrances. – Drug amnesty bins are positioned – 2 at each entrance, for any customers wanting to dispose of illegal drugs prior to entrance into the Enclosures. They are weighted down to ensure they cannot be moved and are securely locked.
Can you sneak drink into Cheltenham?
Please kindly note that bringing your own alcoholic drink on site is strictly prohibited. Cheltenham operates a responsible drinking policy and all staff are trained to the highest standards.
Why shop at Cheltenham racedays?
The shopping experience at Cheltenham racedays offers an ideal shopping opportunity with plenty of shops ready to sell a diverse range of goods with something to suit every taste and budget.
Does Cheltenham Racecourse have a railway station?
The racecourse has a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre, just below the escarpment of the Cotswold Hills at Cleeve Hill, with a capacity of 67,500 spectators. Cheltenham Racecourse railway station no longer connects to the national rail network, but is the southern terminus of the preserved Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway .
Where is the Cheltenham Festival horse racing?
Cheltenham Racecourse at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, hosts National Hunt horse racing. Its most prestigious meeting is the Cheltenham Festival, held in March, which features several Grade I races including the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase and the Stayers’ Hurdle .
What is the Old Course at Cheltenham?
The Old Course is the racecourse used for The Showcase, The November Meeting and the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival. There is also a cross-country course which is laid out inside the main racecourse and is used for cross-country steeplechases.