UK Racecourse Information
Folkestone Racecourse
Welcome To Folkestone Racecourse Established in 1898, this is Kent’s only racecourse located near the Channel Tunnel. The site of Queen Elizabeth I’s headquarters for her Kent army, Folkestone, now hosts Flat and Jumps racing over 11 months of the year. The course has recently undergone a complete makeover and now offers superb facilities. |
Contact Details  Address Folkestone Racecourse Stone Street Westenhanger Nr Hythe Kent CT21 4HX Telephone 01303 266407 Fax 01303 260185 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The course is four miles west of Folkestone, and 65 miles from London. Take the M20 and exit Junction 11, taking the A20 towards Lympne, Newingreen and Sellinge and follow the signs to the racecourse. From Canterbury, take the B2068 and follow the AA signs as you cross Junction 11. By Rail Special raceday trains run from Charing Cross and Waterloo East, stopping at Westenhanger Station, 100 metres from the course entrance. Railway Station Westenhanger Railway Station 0.1 miles (0.2 km) Airport London Manston 22.3 miles (35.8 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Route Finder |
Folkestone Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaking facilities around the course Parking There is free parking unless going to the Picnic Park Cost: £5 per car, £5 per occupant Children There is children’s entertainment on all racedays during the summer holidays. Under the age of 16 entry is free when accompanied by an adult Disabled There is a lift in the Grandstand and a disabled toilet on the ground floor |
Folkestone Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Club and Grandstand Tickets: £15 Food And Drink The Lookout Restaurant and Bar offers a 3 course lunch for £25 per head with views over the track. The Paddock Brasserie also has a wide range of meals and snacks, tea coffee and soft drinks. There is also the Spitfire Pavilion, a lawn bar near the paddock, with tables under the trees Viewing The Grandstand offers the best views of the course as well as access to the Winner’s Enclosure and the Parade Ring and the Winning Post Dress Smart Casual |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw High numbers greatly favoured at 5f and 6f Right-handed, undulating 1 1/4m oval with 3f run-in National Hunt Course  Right-handed, undulating oval of 1m2f |
Folkestone Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Monday Friday Thursday Thursday Thursday Wednesday Sunday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Date 2nd January 2008 15th January 2008 29th January 2008 12th February 2008 27th February 2008 1st April 2008 10th April 2008 22nd April 2008 1st May 2008 15th May 2008 3rd June 2008 9th June 2008 27th June 2008 10th July 2008 24th July 2008 7th August 2008 20th August 2008 31st August 2008 8th September 2008 23rd September 2008 7th October 2008 18th November 2008 1st December 2008 16th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting Second January Meeting Third January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting First April Meeting Second April Meeting Third April Meeting First May Meeting (Evening) Meeting Second June (Evening) Meeting Third June Meeting Third June Meeting First July (Evening) Meeting Third July (Evening) Meeting First August (Evening) Meeting Second August (Evening) Meeting First September Meeting Second September Meeting Third September Meeting October Meeting November Meeting First December Meeting Second December Meeting |
