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Great value day out


Did you know that racing offers a great value for money family day out? All of Yorkshire’s nine racecourses host at least one family day with themed events to entertain the children which conveniently fall in the school holidays.

Fun for everyone


In addition to the action on the track and the chance to see the magnificent horses up close, there is additional entertainment, with something for all ages and interests.  Children (under 18’s) are FREE at nearly all meetings when accompanied by an adult and admission starts from as little as £5 per person! Please check the fixture you wish to attend by visiting the racecourse website or clicking the link below.

And the value for money doesn’t stop there!  Picnics are welcome in the family enclosure, but there will be plenty of food options available at the course and look out for the ice-cream van!

Family Day’s include everything from the Easter Bunny to circus skills and fairground rides.  There’s animals, music and fancy dress.

The sounds of laughter from the youngsters, the smiles on their faces along with the space to run around and have fun will certainly help them burn off energy and sleep well, dreaming about the fun at the races.  So head down to the racecourse and make memories with your family and friends.

For more information about family days at a course near you, visit the fixtures or the racecourse website, plus there are some dates below.

We went with the Barker family to Beverley races last year – see what they got up to on a day at the races.

And remember, it doesn’t just have to be a family day to enjoy a day at the races with the children!

Date Day Course Meeting
24/03/2024 Sunday Doncaster Racecourse The Lincoln Family Fun Raceday
29/03/2024 Friday Middleham Middleham Open Day
01/04/2024 Monday Redcar Racecourse Easter Monday Family Day
03/04/2024 Wednesday Catterick Racecourse Easter Family Day
05/04/2024 Friday Wetherby Racecourse Easter Raceday
28/04/2024 Sunday Wetherby Racecourse Vickers.Bet Family Day Featuring The Poundland Mascot Gold Cup
06/05/2024 Monday Beverley Racecourse Family Funday
19/05/2024 Sunday Ripon Racecourse Traditional Family Day
27/05/2024 Monday Redcar Racecourse Zetland Gold Cup Family Day
29/05/2024 Wednesday Beverley Racecourse Family Funday
16/06/2024 Sunday Doncaster Racecourse Family Fun Sunday Raceday
16/06/2024 Sunday Thirsk Racecourse Sky Bet Sunday Series Family Raceday
23/06/2024 Sunday Pontefract Racecourse Yorkshire Heritage Family Day
21/07/2024 Sunday Redcar Racecourse Circus Family Fun Day
24/07/24 Wednesday Catterick Racecourse Go Racing In Yorkshire Family Day
26/07/2024 Friday Thirsk Racecourse Go Racing In Yorkshire Family Day
28/07/2024 Sunday Pontefract Racecourse Tribute Bands Family Fun Day
30/07/2024 Tuesday Beverley Racecourse Family Funday
05/08/2024 Monday Ripon Racecourse Family Day
06/08/2024 Tuesday Catterick Racecourse Salute Our Heroes Family Day
09/08/2024 Friday Thirsk Racecourse Circus Family Day
10/08/2023 Saturday Redcar Racecourse Caribbean Carnival Family Fun Day
11/08/2024 Sunday Ripon Family Olympics Day
18/08/2024 Sunday Pontefract Racecourse The In The Zone Family Day/Sky Bet Sunday Series
19/08/2024 Monday Catterick Racecourse Family Sports Day
25/08/2024 Sunday Beverley Racecourse Bank Holiday Family Fun Day
26/08/2024 Monday Ripon Racecourse Bank Holiday Family Day
30/08/2024 Friday Thirsk Racecourse All Creatures Great and Small Family Day
08/09/2024 Sunday York Racecourse YorkMix Family Raceday
15/09/2024 Sunday Doncaster Racecourse St Leger Community Funday
29/12/2024 Friday Doncaster Racecourse Winter Family Fun Day

 

Laughter & Fun
Under 18's Race Free!