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Under 18 Attendance Soars By 120% As Newbury Racecourse Enjoys Impressive Growth In 2025 And A Fast Start To 2026
Newbury Racecourse is celebrating a standout year after 2025 saw annual attendance swell by 24%, fuelled by a 120% increase in Under 18 attendance and strong demand across both the Flat and Jumps racing seasons.
Attendance growth was recorded across the board, with Flat fixtures up 30% year-on-year and Jumps racing attracting a 13% uplift, underlining the broad appeal of Newbury’s programme. The surge in younger racegoers proved a defining feature of the year, highlighting the Racecourse’s continued commitment to attracting new audiences and making racing accessible for all generations.
Investment in the Racecourse’s Membership offering has also delivered significant returns, with Member attendance rising by 35% compared to 2024.
The year culminated in memorable fashion in December, with the Coral Challow Hurdle Day attracting the raceday’s second largest crowd in 35 years. The fixture also welcomed the highest number of Under 18s ever recorded at Newbury, perfectly encapsulating a year of growth and renewed energy at the Berkshire track.
That momentum has carried into 2026 with the Racecourse shaping up for another landmark year, with four music racedays confirmed and the first two headline artists already announced. Fans’ appetite for racing at Newbury shows no sign of slowing, with a record number of racegoers securing their tickets earlier than ever before for 2026’s action. Demand during the Racecourse’s Super Early Bird window was up 31% year-on-year, as fans took advantage of significant savings for booking early.
Early Bird tickets for Newbury’s 2026 fixtures are now on sale, with further discounts available for groups and those booking multi-day passes. Local racegoers can once again enjoy exceptional value, with tickets available from just £10 for selected racedays.
Harry Walklin, Marketing Director at Newbury Racecourse, commented: ‘’We’re always striving to make our racing experiences as accessible as possible, and it’s been fantastic to welcome so many fans, families and young people through the gates in 2025. 2026 looks set to be another memorable year at Newbury with more racegoers than ever already making the most of big discounts for booking early with further savings available for groups and those living locally.’’
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