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The official tourism website for Bath, England

Royal Crescent, Bath

Bath Racecourse

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Type: Sports Ground/Stadium

Bath’s historic racecourse will host 19 exciting and unique racedays during 2012. With a variety of weekday, weekend and evening fixtures a trip to Bath Racecourse is an experience to be enjoyed by all.

Highlights for 2012 include the glamorous Ladies Day on Saturday 1st September with live music and spectacular fireworks display! Also not to miss is the sell-out Cider Festival race night, which features a live performance from the West Country Legends 'The Wurzels' on Friday 3rd August, the Real Ale and Jazz Racenight on Friday 8th June and the first ever two-day festival on Saturday 15ht and Sunday 16th September.

Bath Racecourse welcomes families to all race meetings, with under 16's entering for free and a small playground area.
Book in advance and save!
Receive £2 off tickets when you book in advance
Groups of 15 + receive £4 off admissions tickets when booked in advance. (excluding Cider Festival and Ladies Day)
Please note: no discounts are available for the Centre Course picnic enclosure

For a full list of racing fixtures, please click on the Events tab above.


If you require accommodation whilst visiting for a race, use the 'Book Accommodation Nearby' box to the right, or use the Accommodation tab at the top of the page. This will provide you with an online booking service for accommodation in Bath and the surrounding area. Alternatively, contact our personal accommodation booking service: + 44 (0) 844 847 5256.

Opening Times

Opening (20/04/2012 - 21/10/2012)

* Racing begins on Friday 20th April and run through to Sunday 21st October. Please see the events page for a full list of fixtures.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Centre Course Picnic Area (Cider Fest Fri 3 Aug)£12.00 per ticket
Centre Course Picnic Area (Fri eve, Sat, Sun)£10.00 per ticket
Centre Course Picnic Area (Ladies Day Sat 1 Sep)£12.00 per ticket
Grandstand & Paddock (Cider Fest Fri 3 Aug)£22.00 per ticket
Grandstand & Paddock (Fri eve, Sat, Sun)£18.00 per ticket
Grandstand & Paddock (Ladies Day Sat 1 Sep)£20.00 per ticket
Grandstand & Paddock (Mon- Friday afternoon's)£15.00 per ticket
Premier (Fri eve, Sat & Sun)£22.00 per ticket
Premier (Ladies Day Sat 1 Sep)£25.00 per ticket
Premier (Mon- Fri afternoon's)£20.00 per ticket

Book in advance and save up to £4! Please note: no discounts are available for the Centre Course picnic enclosure.

Events

Saturday, 2nd June 2012 - Monday, 4th June 2012

The Last Jubilee
more info

Friday, 8th June 2012 - Friday, 8th June 2012

Bath Ales Real Ale and Jazz Racenight
more info

Saturday, 16th June 2012 - Saturday, 16th June 2012

Super Saturday at Bath Racecourse
more info

Saturday, 23rd June 2012 - Sunday, 24th June 2012

The Bath Motor Pageant
more info

Wednesday, 27th June 2012 - Wednesday, 27th June 2012

Thursday, 19th July 2012 - Thursday, 19th July 2012

Summer Party Racenight at Bath Racecourse
more info

Saturday, 14th July 2012 - Saturday, 14th July 2012

StarRide
more info

Saturday, 21st July 2012 - Saturday, 21st July 2012

Sulis Sound Track: Festival of Music and Sport
more info

Thursday, 26th July 2012 - Thursday, 26th July 2012

Tuesday, 7th August 2012 - Tuesday, 7th August 2012

Tuesday, 14th August 2012 - Tuesday, 14th August 2012

Wednesday, 5th September 2012 - Wednesday, 5th September 2012

Monday, 10th September 2012 - Monday, 10th September 2012

Monday, 1st October 2012 - Monday, 1st October 2012

Afternoon Racing at Bath Racecourse
more info

Friday, 3rd August 2012 - Friday, 3rd August 2012

Cider Festival with The Wurzels
more info

Thursday, 23rd August 2012 - Thursday, 23rd August 2012

Bath Rugby Summer Holiday Raceday at Bath Racecourse
more info

Saturday, 1st September 2012 - Saturday, 1st September 2012

Ladies Day sponsored by McArthurGlen's Swindon Designer Outlet
more info

Sunday, 21st October 2012 - Sunday, 21st October 2012

Oktoberfest at Bath Racecourse
more info

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for the Disabled

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • On Bus Route

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Cater for groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Event Venue

Road Directions

From M4 - Exit the M4 at Junction 18 and follow signs for Bath on A46. At next roundabout turn right towards Bristol on A420. After approximately 0.5 mile, turn left. Follow this road along to the end, then at the junction turn left onto the main road. Follow this road along for a short distance and the racecourse is on the right hand side.
From Bath City Centre - Follow the road up through the Lansdown area of the city. Pass the Park & Ride on the left and the racecourse is a little further along on the left hand side.

Public Transport Directions

A special bus service is available from Bath Spa Railway Station to the racecourse on race days.

Contact Details

Lansdown
Bath
BA1 9BU

Tel: +44 (0)1225 424609

Fax: +44 (0)1225 444415

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