York Racecourse

York racecourse is a top class racecourse and a wonderful day out. There are three price bands; Enclosure, Grandstand and County Stand. Enclosure is the most basic area and costs about £7, it is an outside area with very limited shelter in the event of rain and does not give you access to the parade ring, winner’s enclosure etc. However it is popular with families and is the most affordable way to have a fun day at the races. Grandstand costs about £18 and gives access to the paddock etc. and has a good range of bars and food outlets, casual dress is fine in this area. The County Stand is the most expensive costing around £34, this area has many bars, restaurants and marquees including Champagne bars, bistros, seafood bars and more. Men are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie in the County Stand and many of the ladies really dress up for the occasion. Prices vary from meeting to meeting with the Ebor meeting being the most expensive — £52 for the County Stand and £27 for Grandstand in 2011. We had a great day when we visited for the Macmillan Charity meeting in June. We were very fortunate to have won a VIP hospitality day in a competition so that is probably an experience we won’t have again, however we have visited the racecourse on a previous occasion a few years ago and had a brilliant time then too so I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone to give it a try. You don’t have to be a big gambler to have a great day and at the very least it’s a wonderful excuse for a bit of people watching as everyone parades their finery! :-)

one of the nicest racecourses in the country, we always get the train from middlesbrough to york £9 return and then about ²⁰⁄₂₅ minutes walk to the course always well attended and sometimes it takes a while to get a round in loads of bookmakers in tattersalls enclosure great day out for a few lads to have a day out. lots of food beverages so you won’t go hungry quite pricey though