UK Racecourse Information
Chepstow Racecourse
Welcome To Chepstow Racecourse The picturesque Wye Valley provides a breathtaking backdrop to the impressive racing calendar at Chepstow racecourse. Ideally located between Bristol and Cardiff, the racecourse is easily accessible being just a few miles from the Severn Bridge. The course hosts a mixture of 27 Jump and Flat racemeetings during 2004. There’s a variety of weekend, evening, Bank Holiday and midweek meetings plus popular themed meetings, so there really is something for everyone. |
Contact Details  Address Chepstow Racecourse Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 6BE Telephone 01291 622260 Fax 01291 627061 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The racecourse is on the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth road, not far from the Severn Bridge. From the M4, take the M48 and exit at Junction 2. By Rail Chepstow railway station is approximately one and a half miles from the racecourse. Direct services operate from Gloucester and Cardiff, from London via Newport, and Briston via Severn Tunnel Junction. Bristol Parkway is a 20 minute drive away. Railway Station Chepstow Railway Station 0.8 miles (1.2 km) Airport Bristol 17.9 miles (28.8 km) By Air Bristol airport – approximately 30 miles. Cardiff airport – approximately 45 miles. Helicopters may land at the racecourse by prior arrangement. Route Finder |
Chepstow Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote betting and bookmakers are available in both Enclosures. There is also an on-course Tote bookmakers shop situated in the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure. Parking Parking is free at the course for all meetings except the Welsh Grand National Children Children under 16 enter for free when accompanied by an adult Disabled Disabled toilet, parking and designated viewing area |
Chepstow Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Tickets: £16-£18. £17 - £19 from 2006(Coral Welsh National £25 - £28 from 2006) Food And Drink Options include the Champagne and Seafood Bar and the Premier Bar which serves a full range of drinks and a variety of hot and cold food, tea and coffeas well as hot and cold food. The Premier Restaurant serves a 3 course meal which must be pre-booked. Restaurant packages are available throughout the year with the opening of a new 300-seater viewing restaurant scheduled for April 2004 Viewing From the Grandstand at this end of the course you can see and gain access to all public areas including the Members’ Enclosure Lawn, the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure Dress Please note that racegoers wearing vests, football or rugby shirts, jeans, shorts or trainers will not be admitted to the Premier Enclosure Grandstand and Paddock Tickets: £11-£13, £12 - £14 from 2006 (Coral Welsh National £18) Food And Drink There are bar and catering facilities providing a range of hot and cold meals. In Grandstand and Paddock, choose from sausage rolls, baguettes, sandwiches, pasties and more. There’s also a variety of mobile catering units. The Parade Ring Village offers the Grolsh Garden, the Strongbow Marquee and the Pimms Enclosure. Viewing You are able to view the course and Winner’s Enclosure from the Grandstand as well as the horses in the Parade Ring. Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw There is no significant advantage. Left-handed oval, undulating, 1m7f round with 4 1/2f run-in. Races up to 1m on straight course. Tends to extremes of going. National Hunt Course  Left-handed and undulating. Going can be very testing. Circuit 1m7f. |
Chepstow Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Saturday Friday Friday Thursday Saturday Saturday Wednesday Monday Saturday Friday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Friday Monday Wednesday Friday Friday Tuesday Thursday Monday Friday Thursday Saturday Saturday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Date 5th January 2008 18th January 2008 1st February 2008 14th February 2008 23rd February 2008 8th March 2008 19th March 2008 24th March 2008 5th April 2008 25th April 2008 6th May 2008 26th May 2008 27th May 2008 13th June 2008 23rd June 2008 2nd July 2008 11th July 2008 25th July 2008 5th August 2008 14th August 2008 25th August 2008 5th September 2008 11th September 2008 11th October 2008 25th October 2008 5th November 2008 26th November 2008 6th December 2008 27th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting Second January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting Third February Meeting First March Meeting Second March Meeting First April Meeting Second April Meeting Third April (Evening) Meeting First May Meeting Whitsun Meeting Whitsun Meeting First June (Evening) Meeting Summer (Evening) Meeting First July (Evening) Meeting Second July (Evening) Meeting Third July (Evening) Meeting Summer Meeting Second August (Evening) Meeting Third August Meeting First September Meeting Second September Meeting First October Meeting Second October Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting First December Meeting The Coral Welsh National Meeting |
