UK Racecourse Information
Bath Racecourse
Welcome To Bath Racecourse Located just two miles from the historic city of Bath, the racecourse lies on a beautiful hill-top in the Lansdown area. Racedays attract a great West Country crowd as well as some of the country's top trainers who will often choose this course to run a horse for the first time. |
Contact Details  Address Bath Racecourse Lansdown Bath BA1 9BU Telephone 01225 424609 Fax 01225 444415 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The racecourse is two miles north of Bath city centre. From the south: take the M4, exit junction 18 and take the A46 south (signposted Bath) for six miles. The course is clearly signposted from here. From the north or west, take the M5/M4. By Rail Bath Spa is the nearest station and is on the Paddington/South Wales line. A special bus service operates from the station to the course from one and a half hours before the first race Railway Station Oldfield Park Railway Station 2.9 miles (4.6 km) Airport Bristol 13.4 miles (21.5 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement. Route Finder |
Bath Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote facilities and numerous bookmakers around the course Parking Parking is free. Children No facilities Disabled Contact the course in advance and they will make life as easy as possible for you. |
Bath Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Tickets: £16 (£18 for Premium Meetings) Food And Drink There is a restaurant and a bar Viewing The Premier grandstand overlooks the winning post and has covered seating as well as rooftop viewing. You can see the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure and also access the other Enclosures. Dress Badge holders must be smart casual – no jeans, trainers or sportswear Grandstand & Paddock Tickets: £11 (£13 for Premium Meetings) Food And Drink There are various bars and food outlets in this area Viewing From this Enclosure it is possible to view the horses in the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure Dress Centre Course Enclosure Tickets: £7.50 Food And Drink You can enjoy a picnic here. There are also facilities providing drinks and light snacks. Viewing The viewing is good and directly over the course. Access is not available to the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw Low numbers are favoured in races up to a mile. Left-handed 1 1/2m, oval, galloping, 4f run-in, bending to left, against collar throughout. Ground seldom testing. |
Bath Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Sunday Friday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Thursday Sunday Friday Saturday Monday Monday Sunday Wednesday Date 9th April 2008 22nd April 2008 29th April 2008 14th May 2008 19th May 2008 1st June 2008 6th June 2008 14th June 2008 25th June 2008 17th July 2008 24th July 2008 1st August 2008 7th August 2008 17th August 2008 22nd August 2008 30th August 2008 8th September 2008 29th September 2008 12th October 2008 22nd October 2008 Race Type Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat More Information First April Meeting Second April (Evening) Meeting Spring Meeting Second May (Evening) Meeting Third May Meeting Second June Meeting First June (Evening) Meeting Third June Meeting Fourth June (Evening) Meeting Second July Meeting First August (Evening) Meeting Second August Meeting Third August (Evening) Meeting First September (Evening) Meeting September Meeting First October Meeting Second October Meeting Third October Meeting |
