UK Racecourse Information
Wincanton Racecourse
Welcome To Wincanton Racecourse Set in the heart of the Somerset countryside, Wincanton Racecourse stages an excellent programme of quality Jump race meetings from October to May. The course is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, its superb facilities and has been voted 'Best Small Racecourse in the South West' for 12 successive years by the Racegoers’ Club |
Contact Details  Address Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton Somerset BA9 8BJ Telephone 01963 32344 Fax 01963 34668 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The Racecourse is 37 miles from Bristol and 16 miles from Yeovil. The course is off the B3081 which in turn is off the A303. From the east and the west the A303 serves the area; from the north and from the south the A357. By Rail The nearest station is Templecombe, 4 miles south of Wincanton. There is a raceday courtesy bus service that meets the train from Waterloo before racing and returns racegoers to the station after racing. Other stations located within 6 miles of Wincanton are Gillingham and Castle Cary Railway Station Bruton 3.6 miles (5.7 km) Airport Bristol 25.7 miles (41.3 km) By Air Helicopter landing at the course by prior arrangement only Route Finder |
Wincanton Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote facilities are available in every area with bookmakers situated in front of the grandstand in each Enclosure. Parking Free unless you wish to go in the Course Enclosure (£6 for Premier Days or £5 for advanced group bookings of 10 or more) Children On Sunday fixtures, there is a free crèche for 3-8 year olds, ‘Jolly Jumpers’ amusements and bouncy castles Disabled There are facilities in every area. A disabled viewing area can be found in the Hatherleigh Stand in the Premier Enclosure and in front of the Grandstand Enclosure by the rail |
Wincanton Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Tickets: £15 - £20 (A Premier Enclosure Badge does not include access to the Premier Viewing Area. Tickets for this area can be purchased on the day at £3 each, subject to availability). Food And Drink There is a choice of four public bars, three of which include a food service area, including the See More Business bar which serves lobster and smoked salmon and the Stalbridge bar which offers homemade cakes, pies and seasonal dishes. There’s also the Kingwell restaurant overlooking the paddock and with easy access to the Grandstand. Viewing The grandstand in this part of the course overlooks the winning post and has seating. There is also an indoor, seated viewing gallery. You can also see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure and access the other Enclosures Dress Grandstand Tickets: £10 - £14 Food And Drink There is a choice of two bars, two food outlets and numerous mobile units selling burgers and chips etc. The Badger bar offers homemade cakes, pies and seasonal dishes Viewing From the main grandstand. You can also see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Dress Course Tickets: £5 - £8 Food And Drink There is a bar and food outlet serving hot and cold snacks Viewing There is a grandstand overlooking the third last fence. There is also a car park picnic area overlooking the course. However, you are unable to see the parade ring or winner’s enclosure from this Enclosure. Dress |
Course Details National Hunt Course  Right-handed, mainly flat. A fair test. Circuit 1m3f |
Wincanton Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Saturday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Thursday Sunday Monday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Sunday Saturday Thursday Thursday Friday Date 5th January 2008 19th January 2008 31st January 2008 16th February 2008 6th March 2008 20th March 2008 30th March 2008 31st March 2008 20th April 2008 29th April 2008 8th May 2008 9th October 2008 26th October 2008 8th November 2008 20th November 2008 4th December 2008 26th December 2008 Race Type 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 First April Meeting Second May (Evening) Meeting Second March Meeting Second April Meeting First May Meeting First October Meeting Second October Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting First December Meeting Boxing Day Meeting |
