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Our Sports Bar, Grill Kitchen, all marquees and all outside bars and vendors operate a cashless payment system. Our Fairwood Brasserie and the Club Restaurant & Lounge accept both cash and card payments.

Racegoers are welcome to bring handbags or backpacks (of an appropriate size for a day out – no bigger than A4 size), however larger luggage items are encouraged to be left at home/hotel/car. You can view our full ‘bag policy’ and conditions of entry here.

To view our dress code, please click here.

During peak season and for certain large events, we operate a bus service between Chelmsford and the racecourse.  For further information, please click here.

The buses will leave promptly from the racecourse on the return journey at times stated for each event. These will only be delayed if an event over-runs, and please be advised we cannot be held responsible for anyone who misses the bus, or for missed connections due to unavoidable bus amendment times.

If you wish to travel to the racecourse using the local public bus service, you can use either the no. 70 or no. 352 bus to Great Leighs.

There is a taxi pick-up point in the main car park, but please be advised that all taxis must be booked in advance.

There are variety of local taxi companies in both Braintree and Chelmsford who are happy to commute to and from the racecourse familiar with its layout.

There is car and coach parking available at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Please follow signage to Chelmsford City Racecourse, the main car park is located off the A131 dual carriageway. Please note there will be a charge for parking.

Taxi drop-off and pick-up is also available outside the ticket office and main entrance.

Accessible parking for blue badge holders is located nearest to the ticket office and main entrance and is subject to availability. Please have your blue badge clearly displayed at all times.

This applies to standard racing fixtures only. For feature days & concerts, please see the Feature Days & Concerts page. Please ring the office on 01245 360300 for further information.

Racegoers are welcome to bring in handbags or backpacks (of an appropriate size for a day out – no bigger than A4 size), however larger luggage items are encouraged to be left at home/hotel/car. Bags may be searched upon entry, which may slightly delay your entry to the racecourse. Please allow time for your bag to be searched.

An exception will be made for essential medical items by contacting us prior to the race day via email at info@chelmsfordcityracecourse.com You will require a letter which will be issued by our team to show as proof of correspondence before granting entry into the racecourse.

Prohibited items list:

• Food
• All alcohol (unless agreed with the racecourse and catering team)
• Banners/posters
• Offensive material/clothing
• Whistles/air horns/flares
• Large flags
• Weapons/knives/sharp objects/pen knife
• Rope
• Unidentifiable canisters
• Hip flasks
• Professional-level photographic equipment without accreditation
• Dogs (accepts guide dogs)
• Illegal substances
• Perfume bottles over 30ml in size

Prohibited items will be confiscated and disposed of if you wish to enter the racecourse.

The racecourse is accessible for wheelchair users, please visit our accessibility page for full details, alternatively you can contact our dedicated Access Officer by emailing info@chelmsfordcityracecourse.com.