Christmas Racing - Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse

Available to 5 December 2024

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Get tickets now to start your holiday season at Chelmsford City Racecourse!

Kick off the festive season with a visit to the Racecourse, where Christmas magic fills the air. Experience the excitement of racing under the twinkling Christmas lights and festive decorations!

Enjoy extended opening hours, a special festive drinks menu, Christmas carols, and a lively disco in the Sports Bar after the races. It’s the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night out that will get you into the holiday spirit.

The Fairwood Brasserie and The Club Restaurant & Lounge are ideal for festive gatherings with family, friends, or colleagues. Look forward to a welcome glass of champagne and live music following the races!

Christmas Racing Schedule:

  • Gates Open: 3:30pm
  • First Race: 5:30pm
  • Last Race: 8.30pm
  • Disco/Music: After racing
  • Bar Closes: 10.30pm

Event details:

  • Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
  • Time: 3:30pm
  • Location: Chelmsford City Racecourse, City Racecourse, Chelmsford CM3 1QP

Important to know:

  • Identification: ID is mandatory to enter the venue. Guests who do not present photographic ID will not be admitted to the racecourse.
  • Access: The racecourse is accessible for wheelchair users
  • Dress Code: The racecourse asks that you do not dress too casual when attending events. Whether it’s your finest suit or your best hat, style is always welcome and appreciated. More info can be found below.

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Chelmsford City Racecourse,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
GB CM31QP
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Chelmsford City Racecourse is situated in Great Leighs, 5 miles north of Chelmsford in the heart of Essex and offers free parking to all our customers.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the 150 acre racecourse site has excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11. The car park is situated at the Main Entrance off the A131 bypass.

Disabled parking is available with Blue Badge holders given forward parking in the car park nearest to the Ticket Office. This parking area is subject to capacity on the day and is allocated on a first-come, first served basis only. 

Bus and Train

Chelmsford City Racecourse operates a return bus service from Chelmsford for a select number of feature days during the summer. 

There are two public buses from Chelmsford Bus Station, the No. 70 and No. 352 which run through Great Leighs and on to Braintree.

The bus station is a short walk from Chelmsford Railway station.  However, due to the nature of the busy A131 the racecourse does not recommend accessing the racecourse on foot from Great Leighs.

  • Bar
  • Restaurants
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Toilets
  • Parking

In order to enter the racecourse, guests are required to bring original photographic ID including a driver’s license or passport.

Guests who do not present photographic ID will not be admitted to the racecourse.

This is not applicable to under 18’s.

Tickets purchased by over 18’s unable to provide photo ID on request will not be refunded and security searches may be carried out from time to time on persons entering.

Please be aware that ID will be required in order to purchase alcohol for those who appear under the age of 25 years.

Chelmsford City Racecourse is committed to providing an accessible environment for all.

Their aim is to provide our valued racegoers with a memorable day’s experience and the desire to return soon.

Accessible Parking: The entrance to the racecourse is via our main ticket office through a level floored building.

This allows easy access for wheelchair users (electric and manual), semi-ambulant visitors, pushchairs and those accompanied by assistance dogs.

Access to the centre of the course is by way of a pedestrian tunnel down and then up a winding sloped path approximately 130metres in length.

Once inside the centre of the racecourse, areas not at ground level are available via ramps and/or lifts.

There is free car and coach parking available at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Please follow signage to Chelmsford City Racecourse, the main car park is located off the A131 dual carriageway.

Taxi drop-off and pick-up is also available outside the ticket office and main entrance.

Accessible parking for blue badge holders is located nearest to the ticket office and main entrance and is subject to availability. Please have your blue badge clearly displayed at all times.

General admission tickets in most cases provide you with access to the racecourse grounds including the Grandstand and Sports Bar.

These areas allow for a casual dress code. However, the racecourse does request that standards are maintained.

  • Do not wear the following:
    Beach flip flops or backless sandals/shoes*
  • Team shirts
  • Vests and bare tops
  • Swimwear
  • Workwear is not encouraged

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