UK Racecourse Information
Newcastle Racecourse
Welcome To Newcastle Racecourse Newcastle Racecourse boasts 32 meetings spanning both the Flat & National Hunt seasons and is ideally located just off the A1 with ample free parking. Highlights include; the Three-day Northumberland Plate Festival (June), Beeswing Ladies Day (July), Tote Eider (February), Pertemps Fighting Fifth Hurdle (November) and the Blaydon Races (August). |
Contact Details  Address Newcastle Racecourse High Gosforth Park Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 5HP Telephone 0191 2362020 Fax 0191 2367761 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road From the south, bypass Newcastle on the A1. The course is in High Gosforth Park, 3 miles north of the city centre. From the north, take the Junction signposted Wideopen. From the east, take the A19 and A1056. Then follow the Tourist Board brown signs bearing a horse and jockey. By Rail From London Kings Cross, take the Great North Eastern service to Newcastle Central. The station is four miles from the course and just 15 minutes in a taxi. Newcastle’s underground Metro runs to Regent Centre where free buses run to the course on racedays Railway Station Cramlington Railway Station 3.7 miles (5.9 km) Airport Newcastle 3.1 miles (5 km) By Air Newcastle International Airport is only 10 minutes by car from Newcastle Racecourse. Helicopters are permitted to land at the racecourse by prior arrangement with the estate management. Route Finder |
Newcastle Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaker facilities around the course. Parking There is free parking available Children Children 16 and under allowed in for free when accompanied by an adult. On weekend and bank holiday fixtures there is a funfair available and additional activities for family entertainment. Disabled Ramps, lifts and disabled facilities are available in both Enclosures |
Newcastle Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Tickets: £16. Prices for Festivals vary Food And Drink The Gosforth Park Suite Restaurant. Private box facilities available for daily hire. There are also food outlets in the Colonel Porter Grandstand. Viewing The Colonel Porter Grandstand looks directly over the Winner’s Enclosure, the Parade Ring and the Winning Post. You can also access all other areas of the course Dress There is a strict dress code in this Enclosure. In Brandling House gentlemen are required to wear dress trousers and collared shirts as a minimum standard. No denim, trainers or informal attire is permitted in this area and racegoers who choose not to observe the dress code will be asked to leave Brandling House. Grandstand and Paddock Tickets: £11. Prices for Festivals vary. Food And Drink On the ground floor of the Grandstand there are various fast food outlets and bars, including the Picnic Basket with sandwiches, confectionary and snacks. The Nosebag provides chips, burgers and hot sandwiches and the family food hall has a self service restaurant serving both hot and cold meals. There are also terrace areas for picnics. Viewing The course and Parade Ring can be seen from viewing terraces Dress Informal attire is acceptable although the removal of shirts is not permitted |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw Low numbers best on the straight course in soft or heavy ground Left-handed 1 3/4m oval with easy bends. Uphill 4f run-in places emphasis on stamina. Can become very testing National Hunt Course  Left-handed, with uphill finish. Going can be very testing. Circuit 1m6f. |
Newcastle Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Friday Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Monday Monday Friday Friday Thursday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Wednesday Friday Friday Monday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Date 4th January 2008 16th January 2008 30th January 2008 12th February 2008 23rd February 2008 4th March 2008 15th March 2008 26th March 2008 5th April 2008 14th April 2008 5th May 2008 16th May 2008 23rd May 2008 29th May 2008 7th June 2008 26th June 2008 27th June 2008 28th June 2008 26th July 2008 6th August 2008 15th August 2008 22nd August 2008 25th August 2008 8th September 2008 1st October 2008 14th October 2008 30th October 2008 14th November 2008 29th November 2008 20th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting Second January Meeting Third January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting First March Meeting Second March Meeting April Meeting April Meeting First March Meeting May Day Meeting Third May Meeting First June (Evening) Meeting Northumberland Plate Meeting Northumberland Plate Meeting Northumberland Plate Meeting July Meeting First August Meeting Second August Meeting Third August (Evening) Meeting August (Bank Holiday) Meeting September Meeting First October Meeting Second October Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting First December Meeting Second December Meeting |
