Premier Enclosure

First rate facilities, excellent dining, relaxing bars and the best vantage point to watch the racing – this is the most luxurious way to spend your day at the races. The Premier Enclosure gives you exclusive access to the smartest bars and terraces.

Please check the dress code and book in advance to secure your ticket – this enclosure is popular!

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Food & Drink

Terrace Bar Newly refurbished in 2016, this elegant bar features carousel horses, tall stools, and a Laurent-Perrier bar. It's quite the most elegant bar to spend your day around!
1690 Bar 1690 Bar connects through to the Terrace, and offers our popular dining experience Spread A Plate, offering sharing meat and cheese boards. No need to book, just turn up!
Attraction Restaurant Beautifully appointed, The Attraction Restaurant enjoys excellent views of the racecourse and serves a varied à la carte menu as well as a luxury afternoon tea.
Whistlejackets Lounge Whistlejackets Bar boasts an original oak bar with cask ale on tap. It has a first class club lounge feel, with newspapers, smart leather sofas and facilities.
The Cocktail People Only here for the bigger meetings, The Cocktail People's mixologists will be serving up beautiful blends of your favourite cocktails with their premium ingredients.
Private Rooms Our set of private hospitality rooms are located in the Premier Enclosure, offering a wonderfully luxurious way to experience a day at the races.

Need To Knows

This is our smartest enclosure so why not dress to impress! Suits, dresses, ties and hats are all welcome in this enclosure. Whilst we suggest you make the most of the opportunity to dress up (it is the races after all), tailored shorts and t-shirts are permitted; we just suggest your overall appearance is smart. Sports wear and fancy dress is not permitted, other than on the Bygone Raceday and 70s Racenight. 

Under 18s are welcome in the Premier Enclosure at all of our race meetings, are admitted for free and do not need a ticket (other than on Ladies’ Day.)

The Premier Enclosure is popular and often sells out at our busier meetings, so please book your ticket in advance (it’s cheaper too!)

Racegoers are generally not permitted to bring their own food, drink or seating into this enclosure, however please do contact us in advance to pre-arrange otherwise if you feel you are exempted.

Within the Premier Enclosure you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers on the Premier Terrace. Don’t know where to start? No problem, just visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive and they’ll be happy to help!

Park for free opposite the course on the Westwood.

We actively support the RCA and Drink Aware’s Pace Yourself campaign – encouraging responsible drinking on a raceday to make sure you last the distance. Find out more about Drink Aware here but the message is simple – allow one soft drink to every alcoholic one.

Visit with confidence knowing that we have a zero tolerance policy on antisocial behaviour; the police are present at all racedays and anyone found to be drunk and disorderly will be evicted with no refund.

Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure

If you’re after a busy, lively atmosphere, then the Grandstand & Paddock is ideal. It’s our largest enclosure and features a great range of bars and eateries, as well as on-course bookmakers and access to the paddock.

Facilities include the Paddock Bar with its deli buffet and beautiful views, the vibrant Rapid Lad Bar with its traditional betting hall, the Touch Above Bar, featuring the burger bar and fish and chip shop

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Rapid Lad Bar The vibrant Rapid Lad Bar connects through to a betting hall and features lots of bars serving a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as hot snacks from pie & peas to chocolate. The Punter's Package is taken here too.
Touch Above Bar A roomy bar featuring our chippie, Cod Bless This Plaice, often described as having the best fish & chips outside of Bridlington, and a burger bar.
Minster Bar & Lavender Lawn The Lavender Lawn and Minster Bar at the Beverley end of the racecourse for those who want to enjoy a chilled afternoon's racing.
The Paddock Bar The location for our Posh Packages, this bar has sensational views and a delicious seafood & deli platter buffet.
Cleverley's Bar & Bistro Boasting a New York Loft feel with lots of reclaimed timber and interesting features, enjoy amazing views over the Westwood and the racecourse. Tasty bistro-style locally sourced food is served to your table with no need for reservations. View menu
Guest Caterers Every race meeting features a different line up of quality guest catering, from Wagyu burgers to to hog roasts to ice cream vans.

Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure - Need To Knows

The Grandstand & Paddock sports a variety of styles seen; on busy days dresses and smart jackets and shirts wouldn’t be out of place here, but on quieter days attire is generally more relaxed. Jeans, trainers, sportswear and (non offensive!) fancy dress are all welcome here too. 

Under 18s are welcome in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure at all of our race meetings, are admitted for free and do not need a ticket.

Tickets can be bought on the day for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure but be aware they are much cheaper in advance! If you decide you want to visit the Premier Enclosure, transferring up an enclosure is available on most days; just ask a member of staff for help.

Racegoers are generally not permitted to bring their own food, drink or seating into this enclosure, however please do give us a call to pre-arrange otherwise if you feel you are exempted.

Within the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers, located outside Rapid Lad and near the Parade Ring. Don’t know where to start? No problem, just visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive and they’ll be happy to help!

Park for free opposite the course on the Westwood.

We actively support the RCA and Drink Aware’s Pace Yourself campaign – encouraging responsible drinking on a raceday to make sure you last the distance. Find out more about Drink Aware here but the message is simple – allow one soft drink to every alcoholic one.

Visit with confidence knowing that we have a zero tolerance policy on antisocial behaviour; the police are present at all racedays and anyone found to be drunk and disorderly will be evicted with no refund.

Course Enclosure

Set in the centre of the racecourse, the Course Enclosure puts you right into the heart of the racing action. You can drive your car close up to the track and enjoy a family picnic while you watch the races, or enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at The Hurn Bar. Bring a rug and the family and enjoy an afternoon at the races together!

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Hurn Bar The Hurn Bar is the Course Enclosure's only bar, serving hot and cold drinks and light sandwiches and snacks.
Guest Caterers Every race meeting features a different line up of quality guest catering, from juicy 1/4lbers to delicious churros.
Sweet Delights Sweet Hut On Family Days, watch out for the hugely popular sweet hut, selling a variety of favourites from liquorice whips to chocolate mice and wine gums to bon bons.

Need To Know

This is the most relaxed area on course, feel free to dress comfortably – shorts, T-shirts and (non-offensive!) fancy dress are all fine. 

Under 18s are welcome in the Course Enclosure at all of our race meetings, are admitted for free and do not need a ticket. This is probably their favourite enclosure, with its masses of open space and extra entertainment on theme days.

Tickets can be bought on the day for the Course Enclosure although they are cheaper in advance. If you decide you want to visit the Grandstand side of the course, transferring up an enclosure is available on most days; just ask a member of staff for help.

You’re welcome to bring your own food & drink into this enclosure. Alcohol is permitted, but only as part of a substantial picnic – we allow 4 cans of lager (or equivalent) or one bottle of wine per person as a guideline.

We do not permit bottles of any neat spirits to be brought in. We do allow pre-mixed spirit drink cans  (Pimms, Gin & Tonic etc) as part of a picnic and no more than 4 per person. If located during a random bag search, bottles of spirits will be confiscated and unfortunately cannot be returned after the event. 

Please dispose of your rubbish responsibly. BBQs are not permitted due to the safety hazard they portray. 

Within the Course Enclosure you can place bets with the Tote or one of our on-course bookmakers near the Hurn Bar. Don’t know where to start? No problem, just visit a tote counter or bookie when you arrive and they’ll be happy to help!

Park for free on the Westwood opposite the course and walk in, or you can bring your car into this enclosure with you for just £6 (for Ladies’ Day you’ll need to pre-book a car and it’s £10.)

Dogs are not permitted in this, or any of our enclosures for safety reasons, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please don’t bring them in the car either.

We actively support the RCA and Drink Aware’s Pace Yourself campaign – encouraging responsible drinking on a raceday to make sure you last the distance. Find out more about Drink Aware here but the message is simple – allow one soft drink to every alcoholic one.

Visit with confidence knowing that we have a zero tolerance policy on antisocial behaviour; the police are present at all racedays and anyone found to be drunk and disorderly will be evicted with no refund.