Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Cheltenham Festival
Nothing feels like the tension in the air as the iconic Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup race draws near—a contest that has crowned the greatest champions in jump racing history.
GOLD CUP DAY
Today, the stakes are at their highest. The roar of the crowd, the power of the horses, and the intensity of the racing all combine for an unforgettable spectacle.
With a lineup of other top-tier races like the JCB Triumph Hurdle and the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, Gold Cup Day is a relentless parade of top-class action.
For those who crave the ultimate racing experience, Gold Cup Day offers more than just thrilling races; it’s a chance to be part of an epic sporting occasion.
At Cheltenham, nothing feels like the culmination of the Festival on Gold Cup Day.
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Cheltenham Racecourse is one of the most popular sporting venues in the country, welcoming over 400,000 racegoers a year. It is a pilgrimage for racing fans from across the world. We operate a gift shop on every race day, so you can take away a special memory of your visit. It is our pleasure to now offer you some of our favourite items for online purchase.
Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Our postcode is GL50 4SH for use with GPS equipment. However on a raceday customers are strongly advised to follow the yellow, temporary signs when entering Cheltenham and the local area and not the brown permanent signs.
Please check the event schedule for the most up to date timings.
Please note that these times are subject to change.
All racegoers intending to park on-site during Cheltenham Festival will require a car parking pass. The parking passes are no longer available to purchase online.
There is no set dress code for Cheltenham Festival but we ask customers to dress for the weather, take some inspiration from our Style Guide on our dress code page.
See all the frequently asked questions here.