UK Racecourse Information
Leicester Racecourse
Welcome To Leicester Racecourse Steeped in more than 100 years of history, Leicester racecourse provides one of the most comprehensive Flat and Jump fixture lists in the country with 30 racemeetings taking place every month of the year. Recent developments, including a new glass-fronted grandstand, have greatly added to the course’s raceday facilities. |
Contact Details  Address Leicester Race Co Ltd Oadby Leicester LE2 4AL Telephone 0116 2716515 Fax 0116 2711746 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The racecourse is two miles south east of Leicester on the A6 Market Harborough road. Take the M1 exiting Junction 21 or M69. By Rail Trains run from London St Pancras to Leicester. A bus runs from the station to the racecourse on racedays. Railway Station South Wigston Railway Station 2.1 miles (3.4 km) Airport East Midlands 18.4 miles (29.6 km) By Air East Midlands Airport is 20 miles away Route Finder |
Leicester Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaker facilities available around the course. Parking Car parking is free except in the picnic car park where entry per car (maximum 4 adults) is £25 - £32 depending on the day. Children Children 16 and under can enter for free when accompanied by an adult. There is a special playground area and a full entertainment programme during evening fixtures and on Bank Holidays and weekends. Entertainment is provided by 'Flip & Flop' the clowns and the Weathermen. There are also children's rides and bouncy castles all at all family events Disabled There are disabled facilities in the main Tattersalls Stand and a special viewing platform overlooks the winning post |
Leicester Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Belvoir Stand (Formerly Club) Tickets: £10-£17 Food And Drink The options include the Belvoir Bar as well as the Silks Bar with a unique view over the Weighing Room. There is also a restaurant in the main stand offering a set lunch menu and afternoon tea Viewing From the Grandstand which overlooks the course and you access all other facilities. Dress Smart Casual Grandstand (Formerly Tattersalls) Tickets: £10-£12 Food And Drink The Quorn Room Café is situated next to the Hospitality Stand entrance. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are served with a range of snacks, cakes and baguettes Viewing From the Grandstand and it is possible to access the Winner’s Enclosure and the Parade Ring. Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw High numbers best on the straight course. Right-handed, undulating oval, about 1m6f round with 5f run-in. National Hunt Course  Right-handed and undulating, placing emphasis on stamina. Circuit 1m6f |
Leicester Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday Friday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Monday Saturday Thursday Thursday Saturday Thursday Wednesday Wednesday Sunday Tuesday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Monday Sunday Thursday Wednesday Sunday Date 8th January 2008 22nd January 2008 30th January 2008 13th February 2008 26th February 2008 7th March 2008 3rd April 2008 26th April 2008 20th May 2008 26th May 2008 27th May 2008 2nd June 2008 14th June 2008 19th June 2008 26th June 2008 5th July 2008 17th July 2008 23rd July 2008 30th July 2008 10th August 2008 9th September 2008 15th September 2008 22nd September 2008 7th October 2008 14th October 2008 27th October 2008 17th November 2008 30th November 2008 4th December 2008 10th December 2008 28th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting Second January Meeting Third January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting The Leicestershire Hunts Meeting First April Meeting Second April Meeting Spring (Evening) Meeting Whitsuntide Meeting Whitsuntide Meeting First June Meeting Second June (Evening) Meeting Third June (Evening) Meeting First July Meeting Summer Meeting Third July (Evening) Meeting First August (Evening) Meeting Second August Meeting First September Meeting Second September Meeting Third September Meeting First October Meeting Second October Meeting Autumn Meeting November Meeting First December Meeting Second December Meeting Third December Meeting Christmas Meeting |
