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Our racecourse is nestled in the heart of Chester, tucked beside the River Dee and just a quick hop from the the city centre. Whether you’re cruising in by bus, train, car, taxi or even helicopter, getting here is a doddle. Scroll down to find your perfect way in – you’ll be trackside in no time.

By Road

By Air

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Popular Transport

Car

Getting to Chester Racecourse by car is a breeze, with major routes like the M53, M56, M6, and A483 leading you right there. Instead of using the racecourse postcode (CH1 2LY) in your Sat Nav, it’s better to trot along Sealand Road with postcode CH1 4LD for a smoother ride.

Our address is The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY.

On racedays, from 09:00 to 21:00, New Crane Street, Watergate Street, and Nuns Road will be closed off with safety barriers to keep everyone safe. These barriers will be lifted at 21:00, allowing normal access. More evening meetings, times will differ – so keep an eye on our official social media channels for the latest updates.

For other potential road closures and live traffic updates, click here – Live roadworks | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Taxi

Thinking of taking a taxi to the racecourse? It’s your lucky day as we’ve teamed up with KingKabs to offer you a fantastic discount! Download the KingKabs App (kk-app.uk) and save 20% off your first ride with the code RACE20. This promotion is available in all areas where KingKabs operate.

Click here for the T&Cs – KingKabs T&Cs – Chester Racecourse

Bus

We’re located right in the heart of Chester City Centre so it’s really easy to reach us by bus or Park & Ride.

For more information about buses or the Park & Ride service in Chester, click here – Park and Ride | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Train

Chester Train station is a 20 minute walk to our Racecourse. You can wander through the historic cobble streets before parading down Watergate street towards the Racecourse to fully immerse yourself in the Chester atmosphere. If you don’t fancy a walk, we’re just a 6 minute taxi journey from the station.

Whether you’re coming from the north, south, or the Midlands, getting to Chester couldn’t be easier. The city is well-connected by rail with direct train services available from major cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham.

Find your train here – Trainline

By Air Airports

Traveling to us by helicopter? – How fancy!

If you are planning to travel by helicopter or light aircraft, please make the necessary arrangements to use the landing facilities in Deeside. Please contact British Aerospace, Hawarden, Deeside on 01244 522 012/3.

If you are travelling from other parts of the UK or abroad by plane, the closest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The airport is just a 40 minute journey away. Or for International Flights, Manchester Airport is also only 40 minutes away.

Parking

Need a car parking spot? We’ve got spaces available on the Open Course, right in the middle of the racecourse. You can purchase parking on the day, but spaces are limited and it’s first come, first served – so make sure you get a gallop on!

Please note, a car park pass doesn’t give you access to the Roodee enclosure.

You can also buy parking online as an add on to your ticket or over the phone with our Guest Services team.

Please note:

Parking is £12.00 per car.
A car park pass doesn’t give you access to the Roodee enclosure.
Card payments only on arrival.
Parking can not be purchased in advance for Family Fun Day.
Purchasing a car parking ticket in advance does not guarantee a reserved parking space on the day.

Call Guest ServicesCall Guest Services

Plan Your Day Your Guide

You’ve bought your tickets, woohoo! – now it’s time to plan your visit. So you can get a gallop on, we’ve created a handy little guide to help your day run smoothly.

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Planes, trains and automobiles! Find the best way to get to Chester Racecourse.

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Don’t get lost on a raceday! Use our handy racecourse map to get from A to B.

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Find everything you need to know right here.

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Check out our policies and services available to racegoers with accessibility needs.