The Friday Social - Chester Racecourse

The Friday Social Race Into The Weekend With a Day at The Races

Fridays never looked so good.

Racing on a Friday is a whole new vibe. Grab your work colleagues, friends or family (and maybe a tipple or two) and celebrate the start of your weekend. We’ve got everything you need to get that Friday feeling; exhilarating racing, groovy DJs and hopefully plenty of sunshine.

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Schedule

Gates open

11:30 am

The Going & weather

Coming soon.

Tickets & Hospitality Find Your Experience

We pride ourselves on not being just a one trick pony! So let us take the reins and show you what experiences are waiting for you

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best price General Admission The Roodee

Pull up your own pew with a camping chair, bring along a picnic basket filled with your favourite snacks and take in the 360-degree view of the course.

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General Admission

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No Dress Code

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Picnics Allowed

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Open Course Access

From £11.00 per person

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best price General Admission Tattersalls

Tiered standing, access to all the action of the Paddock and Parade Ring, the buzz of the Pavilion Lawn and exhilarating trackside views.

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General Admission

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Tiered Standing

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Final Furlong Viewing

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Pavilion Lawn Access

From £27.00 per person

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best price General Admission County Concourse

Part of the iconic grandstand, the County Concourse is where you can enjoy great cover and prime final furlong views.

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General Admission

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Paddock Area Access

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Champagne Bar Access

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Inside Standing Cover

From £38.00 per person

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best price Premium General Admission County Long Room

Nestled within the iconic panoramic grandstand, you’ll feel the true Chester race day ambiance ooze from the County Long Room.

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Premium Enclosure

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Seating

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Champagne Bar Access

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Dedicated Bar

£51.00 per person

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best price Premium General Admission The Winning Post

This is where the action is! Soak up the buzz of a race day in this adults-only premium enclosure.

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Premium Enclosure

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Trackside Seating

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Dedicated Bar

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Entertainment - Resident DJ

£91.00 per person

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best price Premium General Admission The Garden

The Garden is the place to be if you want to kick back with your favourite cocktail and soak up the sun with your friends.

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Premium Enclosure

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Al Fresco Setting

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Arrival Cocktail

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Complimentary Food

£106.00 per person

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Hospitality The Final Furlong

Dive into mouth-watering food and enjoy endless drinks from the all-inclusive bar. Wander over to the trackside and let your cheers shake the ground as the horses thunder past. *Some packages may differ depending on race fixture.

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Welcome glass of bubbles*

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Reserved Table

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Two course carvery*

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All-Inclusive Bar

£295.00 + VAT per person

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best price Hospitality The Clubhouse

Step into a world of luxury dining with a twist! Indulge in a winning blend of sizzling live cooking stations, mouth-watering food and a drinks menu that’s been curated to perfection.

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Live Cooking Stations

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Inclusive Curated Drinks Menu

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Luxury Canapes

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Mini Desserts and Late Snacks

TBC per person

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Hospitality 1539 Bar & Restaurant

Named after the year racing first galloped into Chester, this sleek, glass-fronted gem offers a dining experience that’s as sophisticated as it is scenic.

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Welcome Glass of Champagne

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Reserved Table

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Three Course A-La-Carte Menu

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Panoramic Views (dependant on table location)

From £290.00 + VAT per person

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best price Hospitality PARADE

As soon as you step into PARADE, you’re transported to a place where everything is on hand, and nothing is too much trouble.

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Four-Course Fine Dining Menu

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Concierge Service

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Private Rooftop

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Bespoke Menu of Amenities

£659.00 + VAT per person

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best price Hospitality Festival Chalets

Located just behind the track in the final furlong, these chalets put you so close to the action, you’ll feel the ground shake as the horses thunder past. For groups of 24 or more.

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Private Suite

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Four Course Plated Menu or Luxury Grazing Buffet

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All-Inclusive Bar

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Homemade Cream Tea

£360.00 + VAT per person

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Hospitality Private Boxes

Spice up your corporate day at the races with our Private Boxes. From big to small, we’ve got boxes that tick all your boxes.

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All-Inclusive Bar

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Four-Course Menu or Luxury Buffet

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Homemade Cream Tea

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Private Suite and Balcony

From £450.00 + VAT per person

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Highlights

The Thill Of The Races

There’s nothing quite like hearing the iconic Chester roar as the horses thunder down the final furlong. So get your tips ready as racing will be on all afternoon, providing the perfect sporting entertainment for your day out.

Food & Drink

From summer spritz cocktails to fresh juicy burgers, we guarantee we’ll get your tastebuds tingling in no time! Horseradish Catering are on hand to deliver a flavoursome experience in our hospitality areas with high-quality ingredients and twists on your favourite dishes.

Make A Day Of It

Once you’ve spent the day living it up Chester style, you won’t want to go home. So stick around. Book yourself into the Holiday Inn Express, overlooking the River Dess about two minutes’ walk from the entrance. And we alwasy recommend drinks and dinner at Commonhall Street Social – the racegoers’ bar of choice.

Racecard

Racecard coming soon.

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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