Pontefract Racecourse
Racecourse
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Contact
Racecourse Reception
Address
The Administration Offices,
Pontefract Racecourse,
Pontefract Park, Park Road,
Pontefract,
WF8 4QD
Details
*The information below is correct at 11am on Wednesday 23rd September.*
At Pontefract Racecourse the safety and welfare of our visitors, racegoers, participants and team is paramount. We are keeping up to date with the latest information and advice from the Government and the British Horseracing Authority and have a team ready to implement recommended actions.
All race meetings in 2020 will be run 'behind closed doors' . This means that there will be no public in attendance and race meetings will be open to jockeys, trainers and officials only.
We hope that we will be able to welcome back spectators once again for our 2021 racing season.
If it’s an equine experience you’re after then you won’t go wrong if you decide to visit Pontefract Racecourse. The racing season which begins in April and ends in October is crammed full of themed days so if you don’t fancy a flutter you’re still guaranteed a great time!
Celebrate everything Yorkshire at the Flat Cap and Whippet Family Day, grab your leg warmers and boogie on down to 80’s night and flaunt your frock at Ladies Day.
With its long history and strong links to Newmarket this left-handed track at over 2 miles is the longest continuous flat racing circuit in Europe. So if you’re a hardcore horse racing fan this course won’t disappoint.
With excellent views of the course from all of the enclosures, the option of private boxes; a selection of dining delights and entertainment for all it really is a great way to spend a day!
Opening details
Prices
Various prices available. Please call for more details.
Also see
- Unique Experiences
Directions
Map reference: SE 447227 Lat: 53.69954 Long: -1.32336
By Road:
Leave M62 at jct 32
Racecourse is 0.5 miles from jct 32.
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Monkhill Railway Station/Baghill Railway Station/Tanshelf Railway Station
Nearest bus station: Pontefract Bus Station
Parking: free
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Children welcome
Disabled access