17:30 | Chester | Saturday 16th July 2022 | At The Races.
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What time do Chester races start?
Our normal Box Office opening hours are as follows: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Raceday fixtures 8am – until the start of the final race. Race evening fixtures 8.30am – until the start of the final race.
What dates are the Chester Races 2022?
The Boodles May Festival will return 10 – 13 May, followed by 12 exhilarating race day through to Saturday 14 October. On Saturday 5 November 2022, Chester Racecourse’s iconic Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza will return to the Roodee. Enjoy firework displays, live entertainment, fairground rides and more.
What time are Chester Racecourse fireworks?
Gates open at 5pm, junior fireworks display start at 6.45pm and the main fireworks display is at 7.30pm. Check out our options for enclosures at our race days.
What time is Chester Cup?
Day 3 of the May Festival saw the eagerly awaited return of the tote.co.uk Chester Cup at 3:15pm. Won by so many smart horses in the past, the Chester Cup has become the signature Roodee race, and attracted a field full of potential future staying stars in this year’s edition.
Is Chester races on in July?
Saturday 9th July and Saturday 20th August will make the most of the Great British summer, with two of Chester’s busiest race days of the season, City Plate Day and Ladies Day respectively. 2022’s racing season will then later see the return of its September Season Finale.
Can you take beer into Chester races?
A moderate amount of alcohol (two cans of beer or half a bottle of wine per person) can only be brought on to the Open Course via car. No alcohol may be brought onto the site by foot. All alcohol brought onto the site by racegoers must be consumed in the car park picnic area.
What time does the Chester Half Marathon start?
9:00
The start of the half marathon is 9:00 at Chester Racecourse. This is always an exciting spectacle to see our runners heading off on the 13.1 miles route. From the Racecourse you can walk the short distance to the Town Hall to cheer home the athletes.
What do people wear to Chester races?
Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit/blazer, a collared shirt and smart trousers. A tie must be worn. Ladies are required to wear a dress, skirt or smart trouser suit. No excessively revealing clothing is permitted.
Are there sniffer dogs at Chester races?
Do you have sniffer dogs? It is common to see sniffer (drug detection) dogs outside the racecourse at our admission gates on a race day.
Is it free to park at Chester Racecourse?
Parking at Chester Racecourse
There are almost 800 parking bays available across the two car parks. Both car parks offer parking free of charge on certain days.
Where are the fireworks in Chester County?
More Summer Fun!
- June Fireworks in Chester County.
- Coatesville Fireworks.
- Downingtown Fireworks.
- East Goshen Fireworks.
- Exton Fireworks.
- Hockessin Parade and Fireworks.
- Kennett Square Fireworks/Longwood Gardens fireworks.
- Newark, DE Fireworks.
What time is last race at Chester?
The three-day meeting takes place at Chester Racecourse, just south of Liverpool, with the first race off at 1.45pm and the last at 4.45pm.
Why is Chester races abandoned today?
Humanitarian slipped and fell on the home turn in the fourth race at Chester, resulting in the meeting being abandoned.
What is the oldest racecourse in the world?
Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. During the Roman occupation of Britain, most of the modern sixty-five-acre site of Chester Racecourse was not even dry land.
Can men go to Ladies Day?
The main question is “Are Men Allowed?” Of course! Everyone is welcome – the lovely ladies get the chance to don their gladrags and the men get to dust off the suit reserved for special occasions!
What time is the Chester marathon?
Route. The race starts at 09:00 at the city centre Chester Racecourse.
Which is the best enclosure at Chester races?
Winning Post Enclosure
Winning Post Enclosure
Chester’s most premium ticketed enclosure is situated adjacent to the Winning Post itself and within the heart of the buzzing paddock. The Winning Post is the perfect spot to socialise and soak in all of the atmosphere a day’s racing at Chester has to offer.
How many people normally attend Chester Races?
The racecourse is now officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Oldest Racecourse in the world, still in operation. Chester is in fact a 365 days’ a year operation, attracting over 330,000 visitors annually at race day fixtures and non-race day events.
Can you take water into Chester races?
Customers may bring food and soft drinks in sealed plastic containers onto the Open Course. Customers can bring a picnic, with a moderate amount of alcohol to accompany it, into the designated Car Park Picnic Area. However, this area cannot be accessed on foot, or by taxi.
Can you take your own alcohol to the races?
Racegoers on the inside of the track, on the Hill, Lonsdale, Upper Tattenham or in the Bus Enclosures, are permitted to bring their own food and a responsible amount of drinks (½ bottle of wine per person or 4 cans of beer).