Chester Racecourse

Established in 1539, Chester Racecourse  is now officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest racecourse in the world, still in operation.

Chester runs 15 fixtures each season between May to October and offers visiting racegoers a range of options when choosing how to spend a race day on the famous Roodee. Entry starts from just £10 per person on the Open Course and children aged 17 and under can attend racedays completely free of charge, making Chester Races a great option for a family day out. 

The racecourse is in fact a 365 days a year operation, attracting over 300,000 visitors annually at raceday fixtures, at non-raceday events and conferences. Recognised as a leader in its field, Chester Racecourse consistently push boundaries to ensure visitors enjoy an optimum experience and the racecourse has consistently been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), since the award's inception in 2008 and was awarded the prestigious title of Large Racecourse of the Year Award, when it launched in 2015, in 2018 and again in 2019.

In addition to Chester Racecourse, the company run Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse – the only track in neighbouring North Wales, an on-course hotel - the Holiday Inn Express and a vibrant Chester city-centre bar; Commonhall Social.

Plan your visit to Chester Racecourse, visit the website: www.chester-races.com or call the Box Office on 01244 304 600 for further information and to secure your place in the Chester Racecourse history books.