Turf Racing Scheduled for Spring 2026
Progress continues to be made on Chelmsford City Racecourse’s groundbreaking new turf track, which will become the first racecourse in the UK to offer floodlit turf racing!
Chart-topping pop sensation and Essex boy Olly Murs will headline a huge homecoming concert at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Sunday 6th July as part of his 15 Years of Hits UK tour.
Sign up for the exclusive pre-sale which starts at 8am on Thursday 10th October. Tickets go on General Sale on Friday 11th October at 10am.
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Take your raceday to the next level by joining us in our ever-popular Fairwood Brasserie for an unlimited four course carvery that will keep you coming back or our premier hospitality spot.
We also have on offer The Club Restaurant & Lounge which gives you world-class 5 course tasting menu, with panoramic views of the entire racecourse, providing you the perfect night of fine-dining and excellent racing.
We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest local produce and delivering friendly service, offering some of the best value hospitality in British sport. Our team are on-hand to make yours and your guests’ raceday a memorable one.
If you’re not yet a regular visitor, the Annual Pass makes it easy to become one. Make racing a regular fixture on your social calendar at just £2.50 per vist, you can enjoy more nights out, more time with friends, more action, more winners, and more memories. You’ll also receive a free racecard on each visit, access to reciprocal racedays and sporting fixtures, and six guest passes to bring friends and family.
It’s racing without barriers. Get your annual pass today!
Horse racing is the second largest spectator sport in the UK and is intertwined with British culture and identity. Chelmsford City Racecourse, which opened in 2015, quickly has become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK and continues to be a number one choice among racegoers.
The racecourse is set in the stunning Essex countryside, nearby to London. If you’re looking for a racecourse to visit whilst you’re in London, Chelmsford City Racecourse is one of the best. Chelmsford City Racecourse offers horseracing all year round, has some of the best restaurants in Essex, is an event venue for many occasions and hosts exciting concerts and festivals. View the range of events we have coming up and plan your visit to one of the UK’s finest racecourses set in Essex now.
Progress continues to be made on Chelmsford City Racecourse’s groundbreaking new turf track, which will become the first racecourse in the UK to offer floodlit turf racing!
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