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A Unique Day Out In A Stunning Location

For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine days a season, we welcome horses from around the UK and Ireland to compete in a gripping afternoon of racing, on a compact course where you can get close to the action as the thoroughbreds hurtle over the hurdles.

  • Fine Dining

Louis Roederer Fine Dining

Located on the first floor of the Grandstand (within the Paddock enclosure) with it’s own private viewing balcony, this restaurant boasts panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing line and parade ring.

  • Fine Dining

Parade Ring Restaurant

The Parade Ring restaurant marquee is close-to-the-action and has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere to ensure you really get the most out of your day!

And Away They Go!

The Cartmel jump race season runs over nine days from late May Bank Holiday to August Bank Holiday. Fixture dates can be found below. Race times will be added when available but may be subject to change.

2024 Race Fixtures
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Share Your Day

Our Britpop Anagram Competition is now closed. The correct answer was 5... did you get it right? ⠀
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Congratulations to our wonderful winner Carol! ⠀
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Thank you to all who entered! If you missed out, you can still grab your tickets for Friday Racing and Britpop on our website!
If you're in search of the perfect group outing, a day at the races is the ideal bonding activity! Embrace the electric atmosphere as you enjoy sampling local food and drink, watching horses race past or simply relaxing on the course! 🏇🏁⠀
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Don't forget there are discounts available for groups!⠀
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Fancy upping your race day to the next level? Our picnic benches offer a fantastic base in the heart of the action. Bring a picnic, sit back and enjoy relaxing as horses thunder past. 🏇🧺🎉⠀
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Competition time! 🎉

We're giving you chance to win 2 tickets for our June Friday Racing & Britpop event on the 28th June! All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is identify how many of the anagrams below are songs by Clint Boon, Definitely Oasis and The Complete Stone Roses. 🎶

Drop your answer in the comments. All correct answers will be entered into our random prize draw. 

Good luck! 🤞

*Please note: the winner will be contacted by the racecourse directly.
What could be better than a day at the races? Being joined by your friends and family! 🏇🏁👪

Whether you spend the day exploring the fabulous traders, watching the thrilling racing or having a whirl on the fairground, there's something for all to enjoy! 🎡🎉

If you need fairground vouchers, you can now buy them on our website! 

🚌 Travelling by coach or mini bus for the Season Opener Saturday (25th May)? Let us know by emailing info@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk so we can plan our parking and make the day run as smooth as we can! 

If you have purchased Paddock tickets, but haven’t booked your Paddock parking then please call us on 015395 36340 and we can arrange this advance purchase. Please note Paddock parking is not available on the day.
May is finally here, and we're only weeks away from opening our gates for the first race day of the season! Who will be joining us for our Season Opener weekend? 🏇🏁🎉⠀
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Don't forget we have even more fabulous race days coming up, including Britpop night, Jurassic Jumps and Racing & Party with Vernon Kay! 🎶🦖🎧⠀
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Remember, we welcome furry friends to the racecourse too, so the whole family can enjoy a fabulous day out at the races! 🏇🏁🐕⠀
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Will you be bringing your pooch to enjoy a day at the races this season? 🐶⠀
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With only a few weeks to go until we welcome you all back for another fabulous season of racing, our team have been busy prepping the picnic benches with a fresh lick of paint. 🎨⠀
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Are you counting down the days yet? 🏇🎉⠀
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Meet our stable manager - Rachel Sharp!

Rachel has returned for her second season as our passionate and dedicated stable manager and she is happy to be back!

With a background in everything horse-related, she is perfect for the job. The welfare of the horses is her top priority, having 6 horses herself - one being a retired racehorse, and she's committed to ensuring that every horse receives the love, attention, and respect they deserve. 

Rachel looks forward to the season ahead, and to working closely with the stable team to bring another year of fantastic racing to Cartmel. 🏇🏇
ONE MONTH TO GO 🎉🏇⠀
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There's only one month to go until we open our gates and welcome you all back to the course for what promises to be our most exciting season yet! Hands up - who's excited? 🙌🥳⠀
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With a Britpop evening, a DJ set, Jurassic Jumps and the usual fantastic racing, it's sure to be a truly unforgettable season! ⠀
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Looking for the perfect outing with friends? This summer, head over to Cartmel to enjoy a thrilling day out sampling local food and drink, exploring the village and watching horses thunder past, all surrounded by the electric atmosphere of Cartmel! 🏇🏁⠀
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It'll be a day you and your friends will never forget! 🎉⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to book your tickets for our 2024 race days! ⠀
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We have so many fantastic events happening this race season. Will we see you there? 

🎶 June Friday Racing & Britpop: 28th June
🦖 Jurassic Jumps: 30th June
🎧 Racing & Party with Vernon Kay: 20th July

Book your 2024 tickets for our race days here > https://bit.ly/49vvTHB
Anyone else dreaming of summer days relaxing on the racecourse with a drink as horses thunder past? With so many fabulous events on at the races this year, we can't wait to welcome you all back! 🏇🏁⠀
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If you have a special occasion coming up, why not celebrate with us? With party tents, picnic benches and the Paddock marquee, there are so many ways to have a race day like no other and create memories you'll never forget! 🎉🥂🏇⠀
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A race day at Cartmel is unlike any other racecourse experience! With a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy picnics, BBQs and drinks as you sit back and soak up the fabulous party vibe! 🎉🏇⠀
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It's not long until we open the gates for a brand new season of racing and to celebrate we're offering you the chance to win 2x Paddock tickets to our Season Opener Saturday on 25th May along with a complimentary glass of bubbly! 🏇🍾🥂

All you have to do to enter is let us know what you're most looking forward to in the 2024 season! Pop your answers in the comments to be entered into the prize draw. 

The competition will close on the 12th April. Good luck! 🤞 

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