FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FAMILY RACEDAY - SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER
The £100,000 Sodexo Gold Cup Chase is the highlight of seven races while off the track big kids and thrill-seekers can enjoy free fairground rides and adrenaline attractions throughout the day.
We are also getting preparations underway for a frightfully fun Halloween. Watch out for the creepy crawly animal handling, pumpkin carving, spooky themed arts and crafts and a slippery slime workshop. As a real treat our younger racegoers can enrol in Magician School where they can learn a few tricks of their own!
After Racing our breath-taking pyro-musical show will launch over 20,000 fireworks to light up the skyline and bring the curtain down on a spooktacular family day out.
Please note that rides are free of charge until 4.00pm, after this we ask for £1 per ride which is donated to local charities.
Fireworks from 6.30pm
Colts and Fillies Exclusive Activities
Trip to the Start - Would you like to see the horses at close quarters and experience the unique atmosphere at the start of a race? We will be running a trip to the start during the day, to take part please send your name, address, age and a contact telephone number to [email protected] under the subject Trip to the Start. Places on the trip are limited and will be allocated at random after the closing date of 18 October 2021. Recommended age - 8 and above
Halloween Wreaths - Colts and Fillies members can make a spooky Halloween wreath to take home and hang on their door. Simply show you Colts and Fillies badge to take part.
CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND FAMILY DAY - SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER
With festive fun for the whole family this raceday is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. Complimenting the Grade One Howden Long Walk Hurdle are an abundance of seasonal treats from around the world, face painting and festive arts and crafts. Father Christmas and his reindeer will be in attendance and Mrs Christmas will return for her much-loved story telling. The traditional fairground rides and candle-lit carol singing are also back by popular demand.
Keep an eye out for your e-newsletter with further details on how to join us for Brunch with Father Christmas before racing.