Boodles Ladies & Gents Evening

This ‘adults only’ enclosure is partially covered, offering shelter from the elements, with informal seating for guests.

The Winning Post is the perfect spot from which to socialise and enjoy an afternoon’s racing, in close proximity to the Parade Ring and the track, it’s a great location for those looking for the complete Chester experience. On arrival, you will receive a complimentary racecard from your host, enabling you to make your selections for the day and read all about the runners and riders.

Take advantage of the Chester Bet and Tote facilities within the Winning Post when placing your bets and collect any winnings swiftly and easily from our experienced team.

There are two bars situated within the Winning Post; Refill and Refresh. Only accessible to guests of the Winning Post, here you can purchase drinks from an exclusive range of premium beverages including Champagne, gins and soft drinks. For those feeling peckish, the various eateries within the Paddock Enclosure are all in close proximity and food can be brought back to enclosure to enjoy from your unreserved table.  This enclosure offers partial coverage from the elements.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. Denim jeans of any colour, trainers, sportswear and fancy dress will not be permitted.

A coveted County Long Room badge affords racegoers entry to the County Long Room Bar, the Walls Bar, covered seating within the County Stand and exclusive access the County Champagne Bar within the Paddock area of the course.

Capacity in this enclosure is limited and early purchase highly recommended. Offering fantastic views of the final furlong and finishing post, a County Long Room badge is a popular choice for racegoers looking for the perfect combination of spectacular views of the track and full use of Chester’s facilities.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress is permitted.

Overlooking the final furlong and the finishing post, the County Concourse is a premium enclosure at the heart of the Racecourse.

This badge permits racegoers access to the Paddock and all accompanying facilities including the County Champagne Bar and Parade Ring viewing.

This badge does not provide access to the seated area in the County Stand, although limited standing is available in the first few rows (excluding Boodles May Festival fixtures.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress is permitted.

A Tattersalls ticket is the ideal choice for racegoers looking to access both sides of the track and affords excellent viewing of the final stages of every race.
Enjoy the facilities of the Paddock, including the Paddock Lawn and food concessions in Parade Ring Corner. Take full advantage of the Chester Bet facilities on offer and enjoy a great day in relaxed surroundings.

Dress Code: Smart casual dress is suggested. Smart (not ripped) jeans, trouser or chinos and polo shirts/collared shirts are permitted for gentlemen. We encourage smart dress code in all enclosures, so feel free to dress up and enjoy the occasion. Please note that shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress are not permitted in this enclosure.

The Dee Stand has a tiered, uncovered terrace and ground floor standing area. A ticket for the Dee Stand provides access to food concessions, bars and betting facilities within Dee Stand and the Open Course enclosure.

A Dee Stand ticket does not permit access to the Paddock area of the course, but ticket holders are permitted to access the Open Course enclosure in the centre of the race track, where free children’s activities and live entertainment can be enjoyed (weather permitting). There is a ‘Buy 10 get 1 free’ offer available across all race days*, this is the perfect option for larger groups.

There is no strict dress code in this enclosure. It is however advisable to dress for the elements. Should you wish to upgrade your ticket to a Tattersalls ticket on the day, shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress will not be permitted.

The Open Course is located within the centre of the race track and is the ideal setting for a relaxed day at the races.

Free children’s activities and live entertainment (weather permitting) to entertain younger racegoers make it the perfect family day out and entry for children aged 17 and under is completely free (when accompanied by a full paying, responsible adult).

Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day at the gate. Pack a picnic to enjoy in the designated picnic area or take advantage of the food concessions and bars of the Open Course. A great day for all the family!

There is no dress code in this enclosure. It is however advisable to dress for the elements. Should you wish to upgrade your ticket to a Tattersalls ticket on the day, shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress will not be permitted. Racegoers are permitted to bring their own food and soft drinks into this area, although you will find a number of refreshment vendors on site. Chester Bet and racecard vendors are also located out on the Open Course, however there isn’t an ATM, so we advise you to bring cash with you.

Picnic tables have been added to the Open Course for the 2021 season and are available to purchase online at an additional cost of £20 per table (maximum of six people per picnic bench).

Racegoers are permitted to bring gazebos and park on the Open Course, from £8. Contact the Box Office on 01244 304 610 for more information.

Located on the enviable position of the Restaurant 1539 terrace, Roof membership for the duration of the 2021 season provides the ultimate Chester experience. With panoramic views of the Roodee, premium dining, an extensive wine list, private betting facilities and personalised table service, this is a membership without limits.

Benefits include:

Access to the private roof areas of 1539 Restaurant & Bar on all 15 race days through the 2021 season

Access to an indoor seating and outdoor decking area*

Unrivalled panoramic views of the track, including the finishing post

An exclusive menu of sharing boards, available to order between 12-9pm

A private ledger for your convenience, to be settled on departure

Complimentary racecards and copies of the Racing Post

Access to the County Stand, Paddock, Parade Ring and all Champagne bars

Admittance to all 2020 Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse fixtures, including discounted rates on race day hospitality packages

A 20% discount for members dining at 1539 Restaurant & Bar on non-race days, for parties up to six people†

Preferential rates for members looking to hold a large dinner party or event at 1539 Restaurant & Bar or The Walls on non-race days

Two complimentary junior badges per membership at Family Funday and the option to purchase additional badges at £50 per child

Your Guests:

Membership also entitles you to:

Four complimentary adult guest passes for members with two or more badges which can be used on any race day (excluding the Boodles May Festival) and one for each evening fixture

Opportunity to purchase additional guest passes‡ per race day at a cost of £100 per adult

Access to a guest list facility to register additional guests for Roof access for the last race of the day and post racing.

To apply for 2021 Roof Membership, please contact Head of Restaurant Group – Lynsey Jones – ljones@chester-races.com I 07780 298 491

Please note the number of memberships available is strictly limited. A waiting list will be made available if the number of memberships available becomes fully allocated for the 2021 season, should membership become available at a later date.

*Seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis. †Terms and conditions apply. ‡Guest passes must be requested and paid for in advance and are limited per race meeting. The same guest may only visit up to three times per season, four plus visits would require membership. Chester Race Company reserves the right to sell guest passes throughout the season, at a cost of £100 per badge and will also manage their own guest list after racing. §Subject to availability. Management reserve the right to refuse requests, should capacity reach maximum occupancy on race day. Please note, Roof access is only available to adults aged 18 and over, with the exclusion of the Family Funday fixture.

Launched in 2019, Parade is an intimate, stylish, live-sports entertainment experience that promises to be ‘One of the best at any sporting venue.’

This luxurious trackside venue is positioned in the ultimate location for any racegoer, alongside the finishing post. Hosting just 60 guests in an intimate setting, design, indulgence, impeccable service and fine dining are the focus of the day, all headed up and over-seen by multi award-winning chefs.

Parade offers a luxurious haven on the racecourse, featuring a summer garden roof bar and viewing terrace. Private tables accommodate between two to eight people.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com.

The Final Furlong Restaurant is located within the Festival Village adjacent to the Chalets.

Enjoy a two-course carvery lunch, glass of prosecco on arrival, all-inclusive bar package throughout the day and a complimentary racecard on arrival.

After dining inside the restaurant, leave your reserved table and stroll to the rails of the race track to watch the thrilling action in the final minutes of each race.

Enjoy the live music on offer from the bandstand as you mingle with fellow racegoers.

Private tables for the day accommodate up to 12 guests.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com.

Named after the year that racing first began at Chester, this stylish and contemporary glass-fronted restaurant boasts breath-taking panoramic views of the racecourse and front row seats to the final stages of each race.

Enjoy first class service in unique and comfortable surroundings, as you indulge in a glass of Champagne on arrival, a five course à la carte menu, coffee and chocolates.

The AA Rosette awarded kitchen serves modern British cuisine with global flavourings and a focus on locally sourced, seasonal produce.

There is also access to a cash bar with an extensive choice of wines, alongside light entertainment and betting facilities at your table. Your package also includes access to the amenities of the County Stand and Paddock Enclosure and a complimentary racecard on arrival.

This facility is suited to smaller groups of individuals, friends and family.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com.

The White Horse is a modern gastro-pub, set in the heart of the Paddock area of Chester Racecourse. Just a short walk from the winner’s enclosure, guests can enjoy a prime location right in the centre of the racing excitement.

This ambient on-course pub offers a relaxed race day dining experience, including a glass of Prosecco on arrival, followed by a delicious three-course lunch with coffee. The menu features refined British gastro-fayre inspired by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. There is also a bar serving carefully selected cask ales, wines from around the globe and artisan gins.

Guests can choose from a table within the conservatory or pub itself. Both packages provide a reserved table throughout the day, complimentary racecard on arrival and access to in-house betting facilities and all the amenities of the Paddock Enclosure.

The conservatory is a stylish and contemporary area of the pub which boasts views of both the pre-parade ring and of the horses in their saddling boxes as they prepare for the big race. It also offers a retractable roof for warmer days – making it the perfect sun trap. The pub is a comfortable hub, with views of the kitchen and light acoustic entertainment.

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com.

Each Box provides spectacular views of the Final Furlong, Winning Post and the Paddock. All of the Private Boxes are decorated to the highest standard and provide exceptional facilities, each with a private balcony.

We can provide facilities and packages to meet your individual requirements; the smallest Box capacity is for 10 people and the largest for 120 people.

There are three packages available for this facility (Premier, Vintage and Prestige), starting from £410+VAT per person.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com

If you want your guests to feel the action as it’s happening, then the contemporary and spacious setting of the Festival Chalets are the perfect raceday option. The Festival Chalets are located in close proximity to the track, within the Final Furlong, which means your guests are just a few steps away from the running rails as the horses thunder past. A larger space can be created for bigger groups by changing configuration to adjoin multiple chalets.

Take a break between races and stroll the short distance to listen to the jazz band serenading racegoers in Chester Racecourse’s exclusive Festival Village.

There are three packages available for this facility – Premier, Vintage and Prestige.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com

The Paddock at Chester is the true heart of the Racecourse. The Paddock Rooms are perfectly situated adjacent to the Parade Ring and offer private dining, along with the opportunity to relax on your own terrace.

For more information please contact the hospitality team on 01244 304 631 or email hospitality@chester-races.com.

Offering an unrivalled location and value for money, complementary WiFi and parking as standard; our onsite accommodation is provided by Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse. Please call 01244 327 900 to enquire, early booking is advised.

We have three ATMs on-site and available to use on raceday. These are located in the stairwell of the County Stand, in the Paddock behind the Pavilion Bar and in Tattersalls Enclosure. There is a charge to use the machines and a minimum withdrawal of £20 is required. Please be advised that all bars accept contactless payment up to £30 and selected Chester Bet terminals offer the same facility. An ATM is available all year round in the Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse.

Children under the age of 18 are admitted free of charge into all areas (except the Winning Post Enclosure), when accompanied by a full paying responsible adult. No tickets are necessary, however, children entering the County Enclosure or County Long Room will require a junior badge which can be collected from the Box Office on the day of racing. For enquiries about hospitality bookings, please call 01255 304 631.

Each stand at Chester Racecourse adheres to a specific dress code policy. Take care to read the dress code policy in your chosen enclosure or view the Plan Your Visit section of the website where you’ll find a detailed guide to the dress codes and some useful hints and tips on dressing for a race day. Please note that racegoers who do not adhere to the required dress code may be refused access to the Racecourse.

There are a number of food and beverage outlets situated across the racecourse, serving a variety of food options.  For a detailed look at the racecourse map and where to find food concessions and bars across the site, click here.

Free tap water is available at all bars that reside within a permanent structure. Please ask a member of staff for your free glass of tap water or the nearest location from which you can acquire free tap water.

Chester promote a responsible drinking policy in conjunction with the Racecourse Association and Drink Aware. Please click here to read more information about the Pace Yourself campaign being promoted at all racecourses.

Please be advised that racegoers are not permitted to bring food and drink onto the racecourse unless in possession of an Open Course ticket. Click here to view the Chester Racecourse Open Course Picnic policy.

Gates open at 4.30pm. Racegoers are advised to leave plenty of time to make their journey to the Racecourse.

Chester Racecourse is located in the heart of the historic city of Chester. The racecourse is easily accessible by public transport, including the rail network and road and is sign-posted from all major routes. Visit our Plan Your Visit page here for further information on how to reach Chester Racecourse on race day.

There is ample parking for coaches at the Little Roodee car park – open 24 hours.

Tariff (arrivals before 6pm): £5 – up to 12 hours and £8 – over 12 hours

Tariff (arrivals after 6pm to 6.59am the following day): £1.50

Total spaces: 452

Disabled spaces: 4

For information on coach tariffs, please click here.

Please can we remind drivers to be mindful of local residents when they drop-off or pick up – do not leave engines idling or wait in residential areas.

Parking is available onsite for £8 per vehicle and can be purchased in advance online after your ticket or badge selection has been made.

Alternatively, advance parking can also be purchased over the phone via the Box Office on 01244 304 610. Cash and card payments are accepted on the day on entry to the Car Park, places are issued on a first come, first served basis. If you have not purchased tickets to the race day, you will be required to park your car and then visit the Box Office to purchase tickets on arrival before you enter the course. Tickets for the Open Course can however be bought on the car park entrance, whilst tickets to Tattersalls Enclosure can be bought at Gate 11, adjacent to the car park.

Racegoers wishing to enjoy a picnic by their car before entering the Open Course will be directed to a specific area of the car park – the Car Park Picnic Area. This area is available to racegoers who have purchased Open Course tickets and Open Course Car Parking. Within this area, you are welcome to bring a moderate amount of alcohol for your picnic on a raceday.

For more information please visit our Picnic Policy guidance, click here.

Places on our official Race day Tour can be bought in conjunction with the advance purchase of a Winning Post Enclosure, County Concourse, County Long Room Badge or Tattersalls ticket. Please contact the Box Office for more information and to book on 01244 304 600. A race day tour costs £15 per person and includes a complimentary racecard. Places are limited and issued on a first come first served basis.

On race days, road closures are in place around the racecourse to enable pedestrians’ safe entry to and exit from the Racecourse.

Between the hours of 09:00 and 21:00, road closures will be in place on New Crane Street, Watergate Street and Nuns Road. Safety barriers will enforce the closures, providing additional security to members of the public. Barriers will be removed from 21:00 on the evening of a raceday to allow for normal access. Please be aware that timings change for a Friday evening/Saturday day meeting. Barriers will be in place between 13:30 on the Friday to 21:00 on the Saturday.

Those visiting the racecourse by car should follow the temporary yellow signage in place on approach to the city of Chester to reach the racecourse. We recommend that you do not input the

Chester Racecourse postcode (CH1 2LY) into your Sat Nav, but instead approach from Sealand Road (to the West of the city) using postcode CH1 4LZ.

Click here to view a map detailing direction of travel from various locations and the road closures.

To find out what ticket upgrades are available for this raceday, please contact the Box Office on 01244 304 610.