UK Racecourse Information
Cartmel Racecourse
Welcome To Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel is a delightful Jumps course set in the beautiful scenery of the Lake District. There are 6 days of racing over the Spring and August Bank Holidays, as well as a barbecue raceday in July. It is well worth planning a holiday to coincide. There’s a great atmosphere and a traditional fun fair is just one of the added extras |
Contact Details  Address Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel Grange-over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6QF Telephone 01539 536340 Fax 01539 536004 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Take the M6 and exit Junction 36 for the A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness and follow signs from Lindale roundabout. From the north east, take the A69. By Rail From London Euston to Carke in Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands. Railway Station Cark Railway Station 1.8 miles (2.9 km) Airport Blackpool 29.9 miles (48.2 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Route Finder |
Cartmel Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote facilities in both areas of the course as well as bookmakers Parking Parking in the Course car park is free, the Paddock car park is limited. Costs to be confirmed. Children There’s plenty of entertainment in the traditional funfair in the Course Enclosure, including dodgems, rides and a Ferris wheel Disabled No facilities |
Cartmel Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Paddock Tickets: £17 Food And Drink Chasers Restaurant serves a 3 course buffet luncheon as well as afternoon teas/ coffee . There is also the Champagne & Seafood Bar and the Whisky and Wine Bar serving wines and spirits plus a Pimms tent and snack bar providing tea, coffee and baguettes. Viewing There is uncovered viewing from the stand as well as access to the Parade Ring. If you get here early enough, you can also park your car next to the rail to get a good view of the action. Dress Course Tickets: £8 Food And Drink Inside the Course Enclosure there is a public bar and various fast food outlets. There is also plenty of space for a picnic or you can use one of the specially built BBQ areas. Viewing Situated on the opposite side of the finishing straight from the paddock there is no grandstand. However there is plenty of areas where you can get a great trackside view. This Enclosure is also home to the fairground, trade stands and market stalls. You can't access the Parade Ring or Winner's Enclosure from this Enclosure. Dress |
Course Details National Hunt Course  Left-handed, sharp and undulating, with stiff fences and a 4f run-in for chases. Circuit 1m. |
Cartmel Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Saturday Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Monday Date 24th May 2008 26th May 2008 28th May 2008 17th July 2008 23rd August 2008 25th August 2008 Race Type Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon More Information Spring Bank Holiday Meeting Spring Bank Holiday Meeting Third Day May Meeting July Meeting Summer Bank Holiday Meeting Summer Bank Holiday Meeting |
