TICKETS FAQs
Tickets
There are a number of ways to save on tickets at Newbury Racecourse.
The best way to guarantee you get tickets at the lowest possible price is to buy them early – the earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
Discounts are also available for groups of seven or more with these discounts available on top of the discounts for buying early – so if you book a group early you’ll make the biggest saving.
You can also make a saving with a multi-day pass – the most popular of which is our Four Saturdays Pass, entitling admission to four big racedays.
Discounts are also available for those aged over 60 or those in full-time education courtesy of our Concession tickets. Again, the concessionary discount is available in addition to the discount for booking early, so book concession discounts to maximise your saving.
Newbury Racecourse is also part of Rewards4Racing which offers a further opportunity to save on tickets.
Having priority access to tickets guarantees that you’ll be able to secure the lowest priced tickets.
Getting priority is simple – just sign up to our mailing list and you’ll be at the front of the queue whenever tickets are released.
You can sign up to our mailing list here.
Yes, discounted tickets are available for groups of seven or more.
Groups of seven to 12 racegoers save 10%.
Groups of 13 to 29 racegoers save 15%.
Groups of 30 or more racegoers save 20%.
All of these savings are available on top of the discount for booking early – so the bigger group you bring and the earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
Discounted group tickets can be booked online – simply add the number of tickets you’d like to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied.
Newbury Racecourse is also part of Rewards4Racing which offers a further opportunity to save on tickets.
Racegoers at Newbury Racecourse can take their pick between two enclosures – Premier or Grandstand.
Newbury’s Premier Enclosure – which is open on all racedays – provides the best view of the racing action and grants ultimate access.
The Racecourse’s Grandstand Enclosure – which is open on weekend racedays and on selected Friday fixtures – offers the original raceday experience with tickets available for a lower price.
For full information, please click here.
Tickets will typically go on sale in October/November for all of the following year’s racedays.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for tickets – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s music racedays – typically held in July and August – will usually go on sale a little later but by signing up to the Racecourse’s mailing list you’ll always be at the front of the queue.
Tickets can be booked online by clicking here or over the phone on 01635 40015.
Book your tickets early to save.
Tickets will either be sent as e-tickets (via email) or as paper tickets (via post).
If you’ve purchased Grandstand tickets these will be sent as e-tickets (via email). If these don’t arrive to your main inbox please check your junk folder.
If you’ve purchased Premier tickets for a Saturday raceday these will be sent – along with swing badges – as paper tickets in the post.
If you’ve purchased Premier tickets for a midweek raceday (excl. selected Friday racedays) these will be sent as e-tickets (via email).
You can also access your raceday tickets on the Raceday Ready app.
We endeavour to get your tickets to you two weeks prior to the raceday you’re attending.
Any Premier Enclosure tickets (excluding those purchased for midweek racedays (excl. selected Friday racedays) within five days of the event will be held for collection on the day.
If you haven’t received your tickets – either by email or post – within 72 hours of the raceday please reach out to our ticketing team via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
If you’ve misplaced your tickets, please contact us via [email protected] or 01635 40015 and we’ll be able to sort replacements.
If you misplace your tickets on the raceday itself (before you’ve entered the Racecourse) please head to the Eastern Entrance and provide our team with your booking reference.
We can only confirm the authenticity of tickets sold via newburyracecourse.co.uk or over the phone on 01635 40015.
As such, we recommend you do not purchase tickets from any other channels or touts.
Swing badges are only required those who have booked a ticket or hospitality package in the Premier Enclosure on a raceday for which the Grandstand Enclosure is also open.
The Grandstand Enclosure is open on all Saturday racedays and on selected Friday racedays.
For any racedays hosted Sunday – Thursday, no swing badges will be required for those in the Premier Enclosure.
Yes, alongside your ticket you can purchase vouchers for use against food and drink on a raceday.
These vouchers are available in denominations of £5.
You can also purchase vouchers for a racecard (£4 each) which can be redeemed for a racecard on the raceday.
Yes, you can purchase a voucher for a racecard (£4 each) when booking tickets.
These vouchers can then be exchanged on raceday for a racecard.
Should the raceday not sell out tickets will be available to purchase on the gate from the point gates open.
However, to get the best deal we always recommend booking in advance.
If you’re looking to purchase tickets on the day we suggest you do so from our Eastern Entrance.
Please be aware, ticket touts may be operating near the Racecourse and as we can’t confirm the validity of these tickets we strongly recommend you only purchase tickets from our authorised sellers within the Eastern Entrance.
Yes, it I possible to upgrade your tickets both in advance and on the day.
Grandstand Enclosure tickets can be upgraded to Premier Enclosure tickets.
Grandstand Enclosure and Premier Enclosure tickets can both be upgraded to hospitality.
To do so in advance, please contact us via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
To do so on the day, please head to our East Entrance for more information.
We’re sorry that you can no longer attend the raceday for which you booked tickets.
While we’re not able to provide a refund we can exchange your ticket(s) to another raceday.
To do so, please just reach out to our ticketing team via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
Yes, refunds will be given for any abandoned racedays.
You’ll also have the option to exchange your tickets to another raceday and this might prove better value than an exchange.
If a raceday is abandoned all lead ticket bookers will receive an email with instructions on how to refund or exchange.
concession tickets
Tickets will typically go on sale in October/November for all of the following year’s racedays.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for tickets – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s music racedays – typically held in July and August – will usually go on sale a little later but by signing up to the Racecourse’s mailing list you’ll always be at the front of the queue.
Having priority access to tickets guarantees that you’ll be able to secure the lowest priced tickets.
Getting priority is simple – just sign up to our mailing list and you’ll be at the front of the queue whenever tickets are released.
You can sign up to our mailing list here.
Yes, a Concession discount is available on tickets for all racedays at Newbury.
Anyone aged over 60 or anyone aged over 18 and in full-time education is able to make the most of the Concession discount.
Yes, those eligible for Concession tickets can maximise their discount by booking early – the earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
The Concession discount varies depending on the raceday itself.
However, the earlier you book the more you’ll save – no matter which raceday it is you’re looking to book for.
U18s go free
Yes, Under 18s go free to 29 of Newbury’s 31 racedays each year.
Under 18s are required to buy a ticket – at a heavily discounted rate – for Newbury’s two music racedays each year.
Under 4s go free to all racedays.
Yes, Under 4s go free to all racedays and do not require a ticket.
Those aged under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult (over the age of 18) to be able to attend racing at Newbury.
A 18-24 Membership offers access to every single raceday at Newbury Racecourse for just £99.
For more information on these Memberships please click here.
TIMINGS
Gates typically open two hours before the day’s first race.
For specific raceday timings please consult the individual raceday pages available via the fixture list page or by clicking here.
For our afternoon fixtures racing will typically start at between 12pm – 2pm.
Our afternoon fixtures will start earlier in winter (approx.12pm) and slightly later in summer (approx. 2pm).
For our evening fixtures racing will typically start at between 4pm – 5pm.
For exact race timings please visit our specific raceday pages available to view by clicking here.
We’ll typically host six or seven races on any raceday with the last race likely to finish around three and half a hours after the day’s first race.
For exact race timings please visit our specific raceday pages available to view by clicking here.
We look to start any post-racing entertainment as soon as is safe to do so following the last race.
For our music racedays (in July and August) the concert will typically start around 30 minutes after the last race.
Any afterparties on other racedays will typically start around 10 minutes after the last race.
Different areas of the Racecourse close at slightly different times.
Bars accessible for those with General Admission tickets (non-hospitality) typically close before or at the end of the day’s last race, and we will ask our customers to drink up around half an hour after the last race is complete.
Our hospitality areas typically close an hour after the last race, however these times can vary slightly depending on other activity.
four saturdays pass
The Four Saturdays pass is a new multi-day ticket/pass which entitles admission to four big Saturday racedays.
It offers the best value of all of our multi-day passes.
The Four Saturdays pass entitles admission to Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials (April), Lockinge with Ladies Day (May), Dubai Duty Free International (September) and the Coral Gold Cup (December).
Yes, Four Saturdays passes are available in either the Grandstand or Premier Enclosures.
In 2024, Four Saturdays passes started from just £79.
The best price on Four Saturdays passes is always available early – the earlier you book the more you’ll save.
Our Four Saturdays pass – which was new for 2024 – proved popular and sold out ahead of the first raceday included in the pass.
With discounts available for booking early if you’re tempted by a pass we’d recommend securing yours as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Four Saturdays passes will typically go on sale in October/November for the following year.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for Four Saturdays passes – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Having priority access to Four Saturdays passes guarantees that you’ll be able to secure the lowest priced passes.
Getting priority is simple – just sign up to our mailing list and you’ll be at the front of the queue whenever tickets are released.
You can sign up to our mailing list here.
Booking Tickets
There are a number of ways to save on tickets at Newbury Racecourse.
The best way to guarantee you get tickets at the lowest possible price is to buy them early – the earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
Discounts are also available for groups of seven or more with these discounts available on top of the discounts for buying early – so if you book a group early you’ll make the biggest saving.
You can also make a saving with a multi-day pass – the most popular of which is our Four Saturdays Pass, entitling admission to four big racedays.
Discounts are also available for those aged over 60 or those in full-time education courtesy of our Concession tickets. Again, the concessionary discount is available in addition to the discount for booking early, so book concession discounts to maximise your saving.
Newbury Racecourse is also part of Rewards4Racing which offers a further opportunity to save on tickets.
Having priority access to tickets guarantees that you’ll be able to secure the lowest priced tickets.
Getting priority is simple – just sign up to our mailing list and you’ll be at the front of the queue whenever tickets are released.
You can sign up to our mailing list here.
Tickets will typically go on sale in October/November for all of the following year’s racedays.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for tickets – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s music racedays – typically held in July and August – will usually go on sale a little later but by signing up to the Racecourse’s mailing list you’ll always be at the front of the queue.
Tickets can be booked online by clicking here or over the phone on 01635 40015.
Book your tickets early to save.
We can only confirm the authenticity of tickets sold via newburyracecourse.co.uk or over the phone on 01635 40015.
As such, we recommend you do not purchase tickets from any other channels or touts.
Yes, you can purchase a voucher for a racecard (£4 each) when booking tickets.
These vouchers can then be exchanged on raceday for a racecard.
Should the raceday not sell out tickets will be available to purchase on the gate from the point gates open.
However, to get the best deal we always recommend booking in advance.
If you’re looking to purchase tickets on the day we suggest you do so from our Eastern Entrance.
Please be aware, ticket touts may be operating near the Racecourse and as we can’t confirm the validity of these tickets we strongly recommend you only purchase tickets from our authorised sellers within the Eastern Entrance.
group tickets
Yes, discounted tickets are available for groups of seven or more.
Groups of seven to 12 racegoers save 10%.
Groups of 13 to 29 racegoers save 15%.
Groups of 30 or more racegoers save 20%.
All of these savings are available on top of the discount for booking early – so the bigger group you bring and the earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
Discounted group tickets can be booked online – simply add the number of tickets you’d like to your basket and the discount will be automatically applied.
Newbury Racecourse is also part of Rewards4Racing which offers a further opportunity to save on tickets.
Having priority access to tickets guarantees that you’ll be able to secure the lowest priced tickets.
Getting priority is simple – just sign up to our mailing list and you’ll be at the front of the queue whenever tickets are released.
You can sign up to our mailing list here.
Tickets will typically go on sale in October/November for all of the following year’s racedays.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for tickets – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s music racedays – typically held in July and August – will usually go on sale a little later but by signing up to the Racecourse’s mailing list you’ll always be at the front of the queue.
Tickets can be booked online by clicking here or over the phone on 01635 40015.
Book your tickets early to save.
Tickets will either be sent as e-tickets (via email) or as paper tickets (via post).
If you’ve purchased Grandstand tickets these will be sent as e-tickets (via email). If these don’t arrive to your main inbox please check your junk folder.
If you’ve purchased Premier tickets for a Saturday raceday these will be sent – along with swing badges – as paper tickets in the post.
If you’ve purchased Premier tickets for a midweek raceday (excl. selected Friday racedays) these will be sent as e-tickets (via email).
You can also access your raceday tickets on the Raceday Ready app.
Racegoers at Newbury Racecourse can take their pick between two enclosures – Premier or Grandstand.
Newbury’s Premier Enclosure – which is open on all racedays – provides the best view of the racing action and grants ultimate access.
The Racecourse’s Grandstand Enclosure – which is open on weekend racedays and on selected Friday fixtures – offers the original raceday experience with tickets available for a lower price.
For full information, please click here.
We endeavour to get your tickets to you two weeks prior to the raceday you’re attending.
Any Premier Enclosure tickets (excluding those purchased for midweek racedays (excl. selected Friday racedays) within five days of the event will be held for collection on the day.
If you haven’t received your tickets – either by email or post – within 72 hours of the raceday please reach out to our ticketing team via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
If you’ve misplaced your tickets, please contact us via [email protected] or 01635 40015 and we’ll be able to sort replacements.
If you misplace your tickets on the raceday itself (before you’ve entered the Racecourse) please head to the Eastern Entrance and provide our team with your booking reference.
We can only confirm the authenticity of tickets sold via newburyracecourse.co.uk or over the phone on 01635 40015.
As such, we recommend you do not purchase tickets from any other channels or touts.
Swing badges are only required those who have booked a ticket or hospitality package in the Premier Enclosure on a raceday for which the Grandstand Enclosure is also open.
The Grandstand Enclosure is open on all Saturday racedays and on selected Friday racedays.
For any racedays hosted Sunday – Thursday, no swing badges will be required for those in the Premier Enclosure.
Yes, alongside your ticket you can purchase vouchers for use against food and drink on a raceday.
These vouchers are available in denominations of £5.
You can also purchase vouchers for a racecard (£4 each) which can be redeemed for a racecard on the raceday.
Yes, you can purchase a voucher for a racecard (£4 each) when booking tickets.
These vouchers can then be exchanged on raceday for a racecard.
Should the raceday not sell out tickets will be available to purchase on the gate from the point gates open.
However, to get the best deal we always recommend booking in advance.
If you’re looking to purchase tickets on the day we suggest you do so from our Eastern Entrance.
Please be aware, ticket touts may be operating near the Racecourse and as we can’t confirm the validity of these tickets we strongly recommend you only purchase tickets from our authorised sellers within the Eastern Entrance.
Yes, it I possible to upgrade your tickets both in advance and on the day.
Grandstand Enclosure tickets can be upgraded to Premier Enclosure tickets.
Grandstand Enclosure and Premier Enclosure tickets can both be upgraded to hospitality.
To do so in advance, please contact us via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
To do so on the day, please head to our East Entrance for more information.
We’re sorry that you can no longer attend the raceday for which you booked tickets.
While we’re not able to provide a refund we can exchange your ticket(s) to another raceday.
To do so, please just reach out to our ticketing team via [email protected] or 01635 40015.
Yes, refunds will be given for any abandoned racedays.
You’ll also have the option to exchange your tickets to another raceday and this might prove better value than an exchange.
If a raceday is abandoned all lead ticket bookers will receive an email with instructions on how to refund or exchange.
MULTI-DAY tickets
Yes, multi-day tickets and passes are available for selected two-day weekend meetings – BetVictor March Racing, BetVictor Jumps Season Finale, Dubai Duty Free International Weekend, Dubai Duty Free International Weekend, BetVictor Flat Finale with Oktoberfest and the Coral Gold Cup.
A three-night pass is available for July’s Summer Evening Series with Hits Radio.
Our Four Saturdays pass offers the best value of all of our multi-day passes and entitles access to four big Saturday racedays – Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials (April), Lockinge with Ladies Day (May), Dubai Duty Free International (September) and the Coral Gold Cup (December).
Multi-day passes and tickets offer additional discounts on top of those available for booking early.
If you’re keen to attend more than one day of racing then they’ll offer you the most cost effective way – outside of becoming a Newbury Member – of doing so.
Our Four Saturdays pass – which was new for 2024 – proved popular and sold out ahead of the first raceday included in the pass.
With discounts available for booking early if you’re tempted by a pass we’d recommend securing yours as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The best deal on multi-day tickets and passes is available early.
The earlier you buy a multi-day ticket or pass the more you’ll save.
Tickets will typically go on sale in October/November for all of the following year’s racedays.
You can ensure you’re at the front of the queue for tickets – and guarantee yourself the lowest price – by joining our mailing list which you can do by clicking here.
Tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s music racedays – typically held in July and August – will usually go on sale a little later but by signing up to the Racecourse’s mailing list you’ll always be at the front of the queue.
Tickets can be booked online by clicking here or over the phone on 01635 40015.
Book your tickets early to save.
enclosures
Two, Newbury Racecourse has both a Premier and Grandstand Enclosure.
Racegoers at Newbury Racecourse can take their pick between two enclosures – Premier or Grandstand.
Newbury’s Premier Enclosure – which is open on all racedays – provides the best view of the racing action and grants ultimate access.
The Racecourse’s Grandstand Enclosure – which is open on weekend racedays and on selected Friday fixtures – offers the original raceday experience with tickets available for a lower price.
For full information, please click here.
The Premier Enclosure is open on all racedays.
The Grandstand Enclosure is open on weekend racedays and selected Friday racedays. To see if the Grandstand Enclosure is open on the raceday your looking to attend please take a look at the individual raceday page available by clicking here.
The price of tickets depends on the raceday itself.
However, for racedays when both enclosures are open, tickets in the Grandstand will be lower priced than Premier Enclosure tickets.
Newbury Racecourse wants all racegoers to feel comfortable during their visit.
For more information and dress recommendations please click here.