Chelmsford City Racecourse: Saturday Racing

Chelmsford City Racecourse
Available until 22 February 2025

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Get tickets here for the many spectacular events at the beautiful Chelmsford City racecourse this year!

Located in the picturesque Essex countryside, close to London, Chelmsford City Racecourse is an excellent option if you’re looking for a racecourse to visit while in London.

Saturday Racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Make your weekend unforgettable with a Saturday at the races! Perfect for friends and family, this action-packed day combines thrilling horse racing with plenty of fun for everyone. Cheer on the runners, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and create lasting memories together. Plus, under 18s go free, making it the ultimate weekend plan for all ages!

  • Gates Open: 3:30pm
  • First Race: 5:30pm
  • Last Race: 8:30pm
  • Tickets Include: Enjoy entry to the racecourse, the Grandstand and Sports Bar. Enjoy racing views from inside or from the Home Straight Terrace. Watch the pre & post-racing action at the Parade Ring before choosing your betting facilities, located outside.

Saturdays at Chelmsford Racecourse: Fairwood Brassiere Package

From your prime trackside position, indulge in an unlimited gourmet carvery while enjoying the excitement of racing with friends or family. This luxury buffet comprises four courses of delicious food prepared by award-winning chefs. Enjoy table service for drinks and betting and access to a private viewing terrace on the Home Straight. The Fairwood Brasserie is enduringly popular, so it's highly recommend booking this package early to secure your place and avoid disappointment.

This package includes:

  • General Admission
  • Access to Fairwood Brasserie
  • Viewing access from Fairwood's private terrace
  • Viewing access from Grandstand and Parade Ring
  • Access to Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
  • Four-course buffet
  • Racecard
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Tote courier betting available from your table
  • Pre-allocated table for the duration of your race day experience
  • Free car parking

Please be advised that children are welcome to the Fairwood Brasserie; however, those aged two years and over require a full-priced ticket. Highchairs are available upon request.

Getting racecourse ready:

  • 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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Location
City Racecourse,
Chelmsford ,
CM3 1QP
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How to find us

Car

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.

Facilities
  • Bar
  • Restaurants
  • Toilets
  • Parking
More Info
Do I need to bring ID to enter Chelmsford City Racecourse?

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.

Is Chelmsford City Racecourse wheelchair accessible?

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.

Is there parking at Chelmsford City Racecourse?

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.

What is the dress code for Chelmsford City Racecourse?

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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