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 2010 Date Saturday 02 January 2010 Tuesday 19 January 2010 Tuesday 02 February 2010 Tuesday 16 February 2010 Wednesday 03 March 2010 Thursday 01 April 2010 Monday 12 April 2010 Tuesday 20 April 2010 Thursday 29 April 2010 Thursday 13 May 2010 Monday 07 June 2010 Friday 25 June 2010 Thursday 08 July 2010 Thursday 22 July 2010 Thursday 05 August 2010 Wednesday 18 August 2010 Sunday 22 August 2010 Tuesday 31 August 2010 Tuesday 21 September 2010 Tuesday 16 November 2010 Monday 29 November 2010 Tuesday 14 December 2010 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting 2010 Second January Meeting 2010 Third January Meeting 2010 First February Meeting 2010 Second February Meeting 2010 First April Meeting 2010 March Meeting 2010 Second April Meeting 2010 Third April Meeting 2010 (Evening) Meeting 2010 Second June Meeting 2010 Third June Meeting 2010 First July Meeting 2010 Second July (Evening) Meeting 2010 First August (Evening) Meeting 2010 Second August (Evening) Meeting 2010 Third August Meeting 2010 August Meeting 2010 Second September Meeting 2010 First November Meeting 2010 Second November Meeting 2010 December Meeting 2010 |