Warwick Racecourse FAQs

Walk-up tickets will be available for racedays that have not already sold out unless when specified otherwise. Please do check the website of each individual fixture or contact the racecourse directly if you require further information.

Please note, for those purchasing tickets on the day, we will be taking card payments only. 

However, we do recommend that tickets are purchased in advance. Pre-booked tickets reduce the time taken to enter the racecourse on the day.

Once you have purchased your tickets, they will be emailed to you. Please note there may be a slight delay while your booking is processed.

Your ticket is designed to be either printed at home on your home printer and brought with you on the day or presented on arrival on your mobile phone from your email confirmation. You may also opt for your ticket to be sent to you via The Jockey Club app.

Please note that tickets are not currently being made available via our postal service.

Cash may be used when placing bets on the Tote and with all on-course bookmakers.

Please note that due to new laws prohibiting the use of credit to place a bet, all betting facilities on site will be unable to accept Apple Pay.

If an event is cancelled or a fixture is abandoned our refund policy would apply. Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

If you fall ill on a raceday and are able to get home safely we suggest you leave as soon as possible. If you need assistance please alert one of our racecourse team members who can contact qualified first aiders to help you.

RCA-issued accreditation, including badge schemes and metal badges, are accepted forms of entry at most fixtures but will be used in conjunction with the PASS system.Please note there will be a small number of fixtures where RCA-issued badges and accreditation will NOT be accepted and you will be required to apply directly to the racecourse for accreditation.

We ask you to continue to check the specific raceday information and contact the racecourse directly if you require further guidance.

Spectators are welcome to travel to and from the raceday by any form of transport. Ample parking is available at all our racecourses.

Our racecourses continue to operate on a ‘cashless’ basis, including concessions. However, cash may be used when placing bets with all on-course bookmakers.

There are no cash machines on our courses so if you plan to use cash please remember to bring it with you.

Yes. The Tote and bookmakers will be present. For betting facilities only, contactless is recommended, but cash payments will still be an option.

Digital racecards for all fixtures can be found via The Jockey Club app. Printed racecards will be available on all racedays. 

In the event you cannot attend the raceday your ticket may be transferred to another person.

We offer complimentary admission to one accompanying personal assistant in circumstances where a person with a disability would otherwise be at a substantial disadvantage without the personal assistant. To guarantee availability, it is essential that you telephone us on the same day you make your ticket purchase if you wish to request a personal assistant ticket.

RCA metal badges (press/photography) to apply via PASS system the day before. Passcards must be displayed at the point of entry. Non accredited press/photographers will need to apply via the Racecourse.

Tickets for our 2020/21 season are on sale. You can register your details and sign up to our mailing list meaning you will be emailed when tickets go on sale. 

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Do not worry - a day at the races really is a fun day for all as there are no complex rules to understand.

The first horse past the winning post has won the race and hopefully won you some money in the process! There are normally six races per raceday, sometimes this may increase to seven or eight, and the gates and all facilities open two hours before the first race time. There are 30 - 35 minute gaps between each race which gives you plenty of time to have a drink or something to eat, judge the horses for the next race at the paddock, place your bet and get to your vantage point to watch the race.

Approximately 15 - 20 minutes before each race the horses will be in the Parade Ring where you can pick out your horse and then place your bet. There are ample vantage points to view the race and cheer your horse home, before you proceed to the Winners' Enclosure to applaud the winning horse.

No outside food and drink are permitted into the main enclosure on our racedays but there are plenty of food outlets and concessions to choose from. On premier days when the centre course enclosure is open, we do allow you to bring your own picnic.

There is a cash machine available in the betting hall.

Under 18s gain FREE entry to the racecourse for all fixtures.

Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, with a maximum of two children per adult. Should you wish to bring more than two children per adult, please contact the racecourse. 

No dogs are permitted in the Main Enclosure or Course Enclosure, with the exception of assistance dogs.

You can ask any of our staff who will be more than happy to help or visit the Information Point which is located at the Raceday Office. 

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Parking at Warwick is totally free for all of our guests.

All hospitality and general admission guests should come to the main entrance where they will be directed to car parking in the centre of the course by our stewards. This entrance is located next to Bread and Meat Close.

We have recently created additional disabled car parking spaces. Disabled car parking is also found next to the Bread and Meat Close, you just need to display your valid blue badge. If you need assistance please call the racecourse ahead of your visit, and we will be happy to help. 

Our owners and trainers car parking is located on Hampton Street next to the Warwick Racing Football Club. 

Baby changing facilities can be found in the disabled toilet next to the Dukes Bar, and in the ladies toilet next to the paddock boxes.

Our official raceday photographer is Dave Pratt.

• Phone: 07801324894
• Email: dwpratt@hotmail.co.uk

Leading organisations in British Horseracing have got together to increase awareness of the high standards of equine welfare in the sport.

The initiative aims to improve understanding of the care given to our horses throughout and after their careers in racing. The campaign is supported by the British Horseracing Authority, the Racecourse Association, Racehorse Owners Association, the Professional Jockeys Association, the National Trainers Federation and The Jockey Club.

'The Going' is a description of the ground conditions underfoot on the racecourse.

The Jockey Club reports the Going as: Heavy – Soft – Good to Soft – Good – Good to Firm – Firm.

Each of these terms may be combined to provide a more accurate description: Soft (Good to Soft in places), Soft (Heavy in places) etc. If a 'Going map' is available, it will show any variance in the conditions around the course. The Going report may also provide additional information such as 'watering' on dry days. This is when the Clerk of the Course gives the order to water the course to make the Going softer.

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Currently the app is able to import tickets that are Print at Home. To import the tickets, either scan the QR code on the ticket pdf or enter the bookers email and order confirmation.

We will look to add further ticket types in 2024.

Cracked screens can prevent the ticket scanners from reading the mobile ticket. We suggest that you access your tickets using a friend’s phone, or print your ticket at home.

Your eTickets are attached as a PDF to the booking confirmation email. If you prefer to use paper, simply print the PDF.

When processing your booking you will choose the delivery method of your tickets. If you select Email or Print at home, these will be able to be imported into the app.

Once you have imported your tickets to the app, you will be able to view them by tapping My Visit and then Tickets. To view the ticket QR code, select a ticket and it will open. You will need the QR code for our ticket scanners.

If you have booked tickets for a group, we recommend, sending each individual their printed ticket and then they can download the app and import via the tickets QR code.

Firstly on the map select your enclosure and then use either the search or filter bar to find what you are you looking for.

You can download the app from the Apple App store or Google Play, simply search for the racecourse and click download.

The app can be downloaded on IOS and Android devices.

You will need to be using IOS 14 and above and on Android 5 as the minimum operating versions.

You can view the privacy policy for the app here

It is possible to use the app offline, all the functionality will still work but you will not receive any updates – all our racecourses offer free wi-fi on course.

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