Good Friday Family Funday | Chelmsford City Racecourse

good friday | Chelmsford city racecourse

RACING

Enjoy all the excitement of a traditional Easter Raceday. Cheer on your favourites as they compete for a share of £250,000 of prize money.

BARS & STREET FOOD

We’re adding a second food village to reduce wait times and satisfy every craving, with a wide range of foods from local and regional suppliers.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Our Games Zone and Family Zone return bigger and better than before. Enjoy an expanded lineup of games and entertainment, promising fun for all ages.

Horse Racing | Chelmsford City Racecourse

Our Biggest Day of the Year is Back!

Our biggest event of the year returns after selling out in 2024. Join us for all the excitement of a traditional Easter fixture, and start your bank holiday weekend with a day full of fun and entertainment all your friends and family will enjoy.

As well as quality racing to enjoy, Good Friday racing has something for everyone, including live music from our resident DJ and a game zone for kids of all ages to participate in. For our younger racegoers, there will be a family zone with arts and crafts, as well as a chance to meet the Easter bunny and a bunny trail. This year, we are also introducing two food villages with a bigger array of food and drink choices for everyone to enjoy.

This event is not just a day of exhilarating racing; it is a fun social affair with a lively atmosphere. Kick start your Bank Holiday weekend with us and create memories that will last long after the racing has ended.

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An Award Nominated Event

Our 2024 Good Friday Family Fun Day has been nominated in the best Raceday category at the national Racecourse Association Showcase Awards.

2024 was our first Good Friday fixture, and we’re delighted its success has been recognised with this award nomination. If you joined us for our inaugural fixture, you can expect lots more of what you loved in 2025, including our food village, which is doubling in size to reduce wait times and offer a greater variety of choices. We look forward to sharing more exciting updates as we get closer to our Good Friday Festival!

With so much to do and see, make this Easter bank holiday a day to remember! Budget-friendly, family-friendly, and full of excitement and fun, get your group together for a really Good Friday. Tickets are on sale now, and just like last year, kids go FREE! In 2024, we sold out in record time, and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun, so be sure to book yours early.

KIDS GO FREE!

Can I bring my own food?

Food is not permitted onto the site, but there will be two food villages available on site offering a wide array of different food and drink for everyone to enjoy. Are restaurants The Fairwood Brassiere and The Club Restaurant and Lounge will also be open for guests who would like to experience dining while at the racecourse.

Can I use card and cash in the racecourse?

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.

Can I bring a bag with me?

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.

Do I need to bring ID to enter the racecourse?

In order to enter the racecourse, guests are required to bring original photographic ID including a driver’s license or passport.

Guests who do not present photographic ID will not be admitted to the racecourse.

This is not applicable to under 18’s.

Tickets purchased by over 18’s unable to provide photo ID on request will not be refunded and security searches may be carried out from time to time on persons entering.

Please be aware that ID will be required in order to purchase alcohol for those who appear under the age of 25 years.

How much are tickets?

Tickets for adults start at £20 and under 18’s go FREE!