Go Racing In Yorkshire
The Best Day Out
Looking to go racing in Yorkshire? With nine racecourses across the county, Yorkshire is the perfect place to experience the excitement of live horse racing.
With nine fantastic racecourses across the county, there’s always a raceday to enjoy. From Beverley in the east to Wetherby and Pontefract in the west, Doncaster in the south to Redcar in the north, with Ripon, Thirsk and Catterick in between – and York, the jewel in the crown – nowhere in Britain offers a racing experience quite like Yorkshire.
Whether you prefer the speed and style of Flat racing or the drama of jump racing, Yorkshire’s racecourses deliver thrilling action in some of the country’s most beautiful settings.
Tickets for all meetings can be purchased via the fixtures page on our website.
The Home of Racing Excellence
Yorkshire’s success in racing goes far beyond the racecourse.
The county is home to many of Britain’s most successful trainers and a long list of talented jockeys competing at the very top of the sport. It also boasts world-class facilities that support the industry, including:
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Jack Berry House, the state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre for jockeys and stable staff
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The National Horseracing College, where many careers in racing begin and develop
Together, they help make Yorkshire one of the most important centres for horse racing in Britain – and a place where champions are made.
Plan Your Visit
Tickets for all race meetings can be purchased through the fixtures page on our website.
Discover your next raceday in Yorkshire today.
Benefits
Over 180 days of racing
9 Yorkshire racecourses to experience
Works out at about £2.53 per race meeting
Even more value with a joint pass
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