Aintree Racecourse

Tote facilities and bookmakers are available in every area.

For the Grand National meeting, there is a limited amount of space on the racecourse site, which must be booked in advance. It is recommended to use the park and ride scheme operational at the Brookfield School in Kirkby. This is free and well signposted from the M57 motorway (J6). The free coach transfer transports you to the Seeds Lane entrance of the racecourse and returns at the end of racing. There is a free onsite coach park for parties who have pre-booked the Tattersalls or Steeplechase car parks

The Sunday meeting in October is Family Day when a range of entertainment is put on. There are baby changing facilities at various sites around the racecourse. Please note that for the Grand National Meeting accompanied children aged 16 and under are admitted free to the Tattersalls Enclosure on Thursday and Friday only. On Saturday they are admitted free into the Steeplechase Enclosure and into the Tattersalls Enclosure for £5. All other badges are charged at full price.

The County car park is suitable for disabled parking but all spaces are limited and early booking is essential. The Princess Royal Stand or the Queen Mother Stand offer the best facilities for disabled visitors with disabled toilets and lifts on all floors.

Badge holders have access to their own exclusive bar and catering facilities.

There is a covered reserved seating area within this temporary structure. These seats offer unobstructed views of the racecourse and are located after the winning post. You can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure.

The seating area on level 1 of the stand houses its own bar and catering facilities. There is also a selection of ground floor bars to the front of the stand.

The Stand overlooks the winning post and is one of the first grandstand viewing areas to sell out. There is a seated area on level 1 as well as views of the entire racecourse from the standing area on the roof. You can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure.

The John Parrett Bar is situated on level 1 and there is also the Tommy Wallis Suite to the rear of the stand which offers a full bar and catering facilities.

Opened in 1998, the stand is situated just before the winning post. The seating area is located on level 1 with excellent views of the racecourse. There is also disabled viewing. Please note that not all seats are under cover. The standing area is located on level 2 and these roof badges are always very popular. You can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure.

The prestigious Becher’s Suite is available on the second floor

The Stand is situated just after the winning post and offers spectacular views of the racecourse. The seats are all under cover and are located on level 1 accessible only via the stairs at the front and the standing area on the roof is always in high demand. You can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure.

Thursday £15; Friday £25; Saturday £31; 3 day badge £75; Children: free except Saturday £5

The new improved Aintree Pavilion offers a range of catering and bar facilities. There is also the Irish Bar on the ground floor of the Princess Royal Stand and the Chair Pavilion. West Tip badge holders also have their own private bar and catering area.

This is the largest and most atmospheric Enclosure. There are big screens in the Aintree Pavilion. Viewing of the course is generally via the large Aintree Mound which is open air and has views of the race action down the home straight. There is also a large screen in front of this area. You can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure and shop in the trade stands to the rear of the Princess Royal Stand. The West Tip Seats offer excellent racecourse viewing from a temporary structure.

£12; Children free

There are catering and bar options in both areas.

The Enclosure is on the far side of the Melling Road, therefore there is no access to the Winner’s Enclosure or the Parade Ring. Viewing of other races than the Martell Cognac Grand National is via big screens in front of both the lively Embankment on the start straight and the more relaxed Canal Turn. There is also an unreserved seating area within the Embankment. This seating is not undercover.