UK Racecourse Information
Yarmouth Racecourse
Welcome To Yarmouth Racecourse Situated on the Norfolk coast in this thriving seaside resort, Yarmouth stages Flat racing 8 months of the year, and is especially popular with holiday-makers in the summer months. The course caters well for families and a holiday atmosphere prevails, particularly at evening and Bank Holiday fixtures. There is a new £2m Grandstand which has been named after the Norfolk hero Lord Nelson, this will boast two new bars, a restaurant and eight hospitality suites with views of the track. |
Contact Details  Address Great Yarmouth Racecourse Jellicoe Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 4AU Telephone 01493 842527 Fax 01493 843254 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Great Yarmouth is 25 minutes away from Norwich on the A47. The A143 and A12 are also good routes. By Rail The nearest station is Great Yarmouth on the Norwich line, which is approximately 1 mile from the racecourse. The journey is a flat, easy walk but taxis are available from the station and there is a regular nearby bus service Railway Station Great Yarmouth Railway Station 1.2 miles (2 km) Airport Norwich 19.1 miles (30.8 km) By Air There is a regular bus service from Great Yarmouth Town Centre. Route Finder |
Yarmouth Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaker facilities around the course. Parking Parking is available at a cost of £2 per car. Children Children aged 16 and under can enter for free when accompanied by an adult. There is a new play ground and tea room and extra entertainment is put on during school holidays. Disabled Facilities are available with access from all enclosures. |
Yarmouth Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Premier Enclosure Tickets: £17 on normal racedays (£19 on Feature racedays) Food And Drink The Trafalgar Restaurant has a range of foods available including seafood. The Victory Bar is a fully stocked bar, both give access to the Premier Enclosure and Lawn. Viewing Overlooking the Winning Post this enclosure provides access to all the racecourse facilities including the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure Dress A Smart Dress Code is operated in this enclosure at the discretion of the racecourse. Grandstand & Paddock Tickets: £11 on normal racedays (£13 on Feature racedays) Food And Drink The Pavilion Restaurant has a range of foods and there are various fast food outlets, and bars catering for both the hungry and thirsty. There are not only snacks but also local shellfish available. Viewing Just a bit further away from the Winning post this enclosure has great views of the track and the access to two covered stands, the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw High numbers best on the straight course, especially in large fields Left-handed oval, flat and fair. About 1m 5f round with 5f run-in. Straight mile |
Yarmouth Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Wednesday Monday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Date 24th March 2008 28th April 2008 12th May 2008 13th May 2008 28th May 2008 29th May 2008 12th June 2008 17th June 2008 3rd July 2008 15th July 2008 21st July 2008 22nd July 2008 28th July 2008 6th August 2008 7th August 2008 13th August 2008 18th August 2008 24th August 2008 16th September 2008 17th September 2008 18th September 2008 21st October 2008 28th October 2008 Race Type Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat More Information Easter Meeting First May Meeting Fourth May Meeting Second May Meeting May Meeting May Meeting First June Meeting Second June (Evening) Meeting First July Meeting Second July (Evening) Meeting Third July Meeting Third July Meeting Fourth July Meeting First August Meeting First August Meeting Second August Meeting Third August (Evening) Meeting Fourth August Meeting Eastern Festival Meeting Eastern Festival Meeting Eastern Festival Meeting First October Meeting October Half Term Meeting |
