UK Racecourse Information
Taunton Racecourse
Welcome To Taunton Racecourse Taunton is a beautifully located racecourse, offering outstanding views of the Blackwood Hills. With 13 Jumps race meetings per year, the course attracts an enthusiastic and friendly crowd from across the South West. A countryside course with a countryside atmosphere, Taunton also boasts modern facilities and fine hospitality. |
Contact Details  Address Taunton Racecourse Orchard Portman Taunton Somerset TA3 7BL Telephone 01823 337172 Fax 01823 325881 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Taunton Racecourse is on the B3170 road from Taunton to Corfe & Honiton, approximately 2 miles south of Taunton town centre. Leave the M5 at Junction 25 and travel towards Taunton, following the signs for the Racecourse. If you are traveling on the A303 from Dorset or South Somerset, take the A358 which crosses under the M5 and pick up the racecourse signs. For those traveling from North Devon or Minehead, the B3170 leaves Taunton from the traffic lights by the town centre Sainsbury’s. By Rail Taunton Station is on the Paddington line Railway Station Stratford-Upon-Avon Railway Station 0.9 miles (1.5 km) Airport Birmingham 18.6 miles (29.9 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Route Finder |
Taunton Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaker facilities across the course Parking All car parking is free. Children Children aged 16 and under enter for free when accompanied by an adult. Disabled All the public areas of the course are accessible and there is a special viewing area for wheelchairs. |
Taunton Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Portman Grandstand Tickets: £15 Food And Drink The Bar and a Cafeteria provide all the food and drink facilities needed or you can use the facilities in Tattersalls. Viewing The Stand enables punters to view from the best positions; there is access to all other racecourse facilities. Dress Tattersalls Tickets: £11 Food And Drink The Saddle Room Café in the Orchard Stand or one of the fully stocked bars and the Orchard Restaurant. Viewing Enjoy full views of the racecourse, as well as being able to access the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure. Dress |
Course Details National Hunt Course  Right-handed oval, on the sharp side with short run-in. Circuit 1m2f. |
Taunton Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Monday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Monday Monday Thursday Friday Thursday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Date 7th January 2008 17th January 2008 29th January 2008 7th February 2008 19th February 2008 28th February 2008 10th March 2008 17th March 2008 3rd April 2008 18th April 2008 13th November 2008 27th November 2008 11th December 2008 30th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump 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 Second March Meeting First April Meeting Second April (Evening) Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting First December Meeting Christmas Meeting |
