UK Racecourse Information
Folkestone Racecourse
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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 |
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 Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. |
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 2011 Date Sunday 02 January 2011 Tuesday 18 January 2011 Tuesday 01 February 2011 Tuesday 15 February 2011 Wednesday 02 March 2011 Thursday 10 March 2011 Monday 04 April 2011 Tuesday 12 April 2011 Thursday 21 April 2011 Thursday 12 May 2011 Thursday 26 May 2011 Monday 06 June 2011 Friday 24 June 2011 Thursday 07 July 2011 Thursday 21 July 2011 Thursday 04 August 2011 Wednesday 17 August 2011 Sunday 21 August 2011 Wednesday 31 August 2011 Tuesday 13 September 2011 Tuesday 20 September 2011 Tuesday 15 November 2011 Monday 28 November 2011 Tuesday 13 December 2011 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump More Information Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Evening Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon |