UK Racecourse Information
Leicester Racecourse
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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 |
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 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. |
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 |
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 |
Fixtures 2013 Date 08/01/2013 - Tuesday 22/01/2013 - Tuesday 30/01/2013 - Wednesday 14/02/2013 - Thursday 26/02/2013 - Tuesday 08/03/2013 - Friday 05/04/2013 - Friday 27/04/2013 - Saturday 20/05/2013 - Monday 27/05/2013 - Monday 28/05/2013 - Tuesday 03/06/2013 - Monday 15/06/2013 - Saturday 20/06/2013 - Thursday 27/06/2013 - Thursday 06/07/2013 - Saturday 18/07/2013 - Thursday 24/07/2013 - Wednesday 31/07/2013 - Wednesday 11/08/2013 - Sunday 20/08/2013 - Tuesday 03/09/2013 - Tuesday 10/09/2013 - Tuesday 23/09/2013 - Monday 08/10/2013 - Tuesday 15/10/2013 - Tuesday 28/10/2013 - Monday 18/11/2013 - Monday 01/12/2013 - Sunday 05/12/2013 - Thursday 11/12/2013 - Wednesday 27/12/2013 - Friday 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 Flat Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump More Information Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Evening Evening Afternoon Afternoon Evening Evening Afternoon Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon |