When we opened our doors, Henry VIII was king. There’s no older racecourse on the planet (it’s officially recognised by the Guiness Book of Worlds Records!) So we’ve had time to make our racecourse best in show.
At Chester Racecourse, we’re all about thrilling racing, first class hospitality, dazzling entertainment and creating unforgettable memories – all done in true ‘Chester Style.’
But racing is our forte. We have 15 fixtures a season, welcome over 333,000 guests a year and we host a range of prestigious races from The Cheshire Oaks (a trial for the Epsom Oaks for filles), The Chester Vase (one of two trials run at the meeting for the Epsom Derby, and the iconic Chester Cup. So we know what we’re talking about! That’s why the Racehorse Owners Association has awarded us the Gold Standard Award year after year.
But we’re not a one trick pony! We’re part of the Chester Race Company which dabbles in a variety of areas including our in-house catering provider Horseradish, our sister racetracks Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh, the on-site hotel the Holiday Inn Express, our dedicated Staffing and Events Management Agency Thyme People and the city centre bar Commonhall Social.
With big plans on the horizon and the perfect place to kickstart your racing journey, why settle for anything less?
Get ready for the roar, the drama and the feeling of Chester Racecourse.
