UK Racecourse Information
Fontwell Racecourse
Welcome To Fontwell Racecourse With its friendly atmosphere and excellent viewing, Fontwell Park has been voted by the Racegoers Club as the 'Best Small Racecourse in the South East' for the past 12 years. The track is just a mile round and the unique figure of eight steeplechase course allows you to get really close to the action. |
Contact Details  Address Fontwell Park Racecourse Fontwell Arundel Nr Hythe West Sussex BN18 0SX Telephone 01243 543335 Fax 01243 543904 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Fontwell Park is situated on the A27/A29 roundabout between Chichester and Arundel. Access to our main car park on racedays is from Fontwell Avenue (A29 towards Bognor Regis), the entrance is 400 yards from the roundabout on the right hand side By Rail The nearest station is Barnham, trains run regularly from London Victoria, Portsmouth and Brighton. Trains also run direct to Barnham from Winchester and Southampton. A shuttle bus runs from Barnham to Fontwell Park on racedays two hours prior to the first race and immediately after the last. Railway Station Barnham Railway Station 1.7 miles (2.8 km) Airport Gatwick 28.3 miles (45.6 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Route Finder |
Fontwell Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmakers facilities available across the course Parking Free unless parking in the centre of the course or the Trackside Picnic Area. Cost: £5 per car - £11 per person into Enclosure Children Fun fair rides and children’s entertainers are a regular feature of Bank Holiday, school holiday and weekend fixtures at Fontwell Park. Children under the age of 16 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult Disabled Drivers displaying disabled car stickers are entitled to preferential parking in the car parks. Disabled toilets are available in the Grandstand & Paddock and Premier Enclosures. |
Fontwell Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Tickets: £17 (£20 on Premium racedays) Food And Drink The Fontwell House Restaurant offers a superb 3 course meal for £30 per person. There is also a Garden Bar overlooking the topiary lawn where you can enjoy various refreshments throughout your day. Viewing The Premier Grandstand is opposite the Winning Post. You can also access the other Enclosures and the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure is nearby too Dress Grandstand and Paddock Tickets: £12 (£15 on Premium racemeetings) Food And Drink There are plenty of bars including the Salmon Spray Bar which can be found between the paddock and the stands. There are also three other bars to choose from – ‘Comedy of Errors’, ‘National Spirit’ & Nickel Coin serving a variety of beers, wines and other refreshments. The Nosebag is a fast food outlet within this Enclosure Viewing The busiest Enclosure with regular entertainment and a lively atmosphere. There are good views from the stand and you can also access the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure Dress |
Course Details National Hunt Course  Left-handed hurdle course. Figure-of-eight chase course does not suit long-striding gallopers. Ground can be testing. Circuit 1m. |
Fontwell Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Thursday Thursday Sunday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Friday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Sunday Thursday Saturday Sunday Friday Sunday Tuesday Tuesday Date 3rd January 2008 24th January 2008 3rd February 2008 24th February 2008 5th March 2008 16th March 2008 25th March 2008 10th April 2008 24th April 2008 2nd May 2008 14th May 2008 25th May 2008 4th June 2008 12th June 2008 21st August 2008 7th September 2008 25th September 2008 4th October 2008 19th October 2008 7th November 2008 16th November 2008 9th December 2008 23rd December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting Second January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting First March Meeting Second March Meeting First April Meeting Second March Meeting Second April Meeting First May (Evening) Meeting Second May Meeting Spring Bank Holiday Meeting First June (Evening) Meeting Second June (Evening) Meeting August (Evening) Meeting First September Meeting Second September Meeting October Meeting October Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting December Meeting Second December Meeting |
