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Christmas Raceday
Thursday 18 December 2025
Schedule
Gates Open | 3:00pm |
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First Race | 5:30pm |
Last Race | 8:30pm |
Times subject | to change |
The final race of the 2024 season! Come celebrate Christmas with us at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Each of our exceptional restaurants will be serving seasonal fare, and will have a festive atmosphere, perfect to celebrate with family and friends.
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.
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General Admission
Enjoy the races with entry to the racecourse, the Grandstand, and the Sports Bar, where…Read more
Enjoy the races with entry to the racecourse, the Grandstand, and the Sports Bar, where you’ll enjoy fantastic racing views from inside or from the Home Straight Terrace. Watch the pre- and post-racing action at the Parade Ring before choosing your winner with tote betting facilities in the lobby and bookies outside.
This package includes:
- General Admission
- Access to our Grandstand
- Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
- Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring
- Betting facilities
- Free car parking
A £5 advance booking discount has been applied to this price. Advance ticket pricing is only available until four hours before gates opens.
Sports Bar
Guarantee a great view with a reserved table in our Sports Bar and a great experience with food…Read more
Guarantee a great view with a reserved table in our Sports Bar and a great experience with food from our Grill Kitchen. The Sports Bar provides an exceptional location to view the racing from indoors or from the Home Straight Terrace.
With Tote betting facilities and easy access to the bookies on the terrace, the Sports Bar offers an ideal setting for an authentic racing experience. Hurry, as only a limited number of these exclusive packages are available, and they often sell out weeks in advance.
This package includes:
· General Admission
· Reserved poseur table in the Sports Bar
· Food and drink voucher for the Grill Kitchen
· Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
· Access to our Sports Bar & Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
· Tote betting facilities
· Racecard
· Free car parking
Please note that this package is available to groups of four people or more. Tickets and racecards must be collected from the Ticket Office on arrival.
Should you wish any children attending to enjoy the additional benefits of the sports bar package, please ensure you have included them in your sports bar booking, as children pay full price for hospitality.
The Fairwood Brasserie
Indulge in an unlimited gourmet carvery in the bistro-style Fairwood Brasserie. The luxury…Read more
Indulge in an unlimited gourmet carvery in the bistro-style Fairwood Brasserie. The luxury buffet comprises four courses of delicious food, prepared with care and attention by our award winning chefs. You will benefit from having table service for drinks and betting; and having access to a private terrace on the Home Straight. The Fairwood Brasserie is enduringly popular, ensure to book this package in advance to avoid disappointment.
Included in this package:
- General Admission
- Access to our Fairwood Brasserie
- Viewing access from Fairwood's private terrace
- Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
- Access to our Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
- Four-course buffet
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Tote courier betting available from your table
- Pre-allocated table for the duration of your race day experience
- Free car parking
Please be advised that children are welcome to the Fairwood Brasserie, however, those two years and over are required to purchase a full-priced ticket. Highchairs are available upon request.
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
Indulge in a seasonal themed set five-course tasting menu in The Club Restaurant & Lounge,…Read more
Indulge in a seasonal themed set five-course tasting menu in The Club Restaurant & Lounge, Chelmsford City Racecourse’s premier restaurant. At Christmas the restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views of the racecourse and is wrapped in festive decorations. Enjoy welcome glass of Champagne, a premium dining experience and stay for live music after racing ends.
Included in this package:
- General admission
- Access to our Club Restaurant & Lounge
- Welcome glass of Champagne
- Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
- Access to our Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
- Set five-course tasting menu
- Live music after racing
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- Tote courier betting available from your table
- Pre-allocated table for the duration of your raceday experience
- Free car parking
Please call for bookings of more than 8 people.
Under 18s are not permitted in this restaurant.
The Club Restaurant & Lounge operates a strict dress code where smart attire is required. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared jacket, shirt and tie and smart attire for Ladies. Trainers and shorts are not permitted.
Any dietary requirements must be detailed when you make your booking, as we will be unable to fulfill requests made on the day.
Student Tickets
Our Student Ticket gives you free entry to the racecourse on standard weekday fixtures, and…Read more
Our Student Ticket gives you free entry to the racecourse on standard weekday fixtures, and includes access to the Grandstand, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as fantastic viewing of the racing from the Home Straight Terrace and the Parade Ring.
This package includes:
· General admission
· Access to our Grandstand
· Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
· Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring
· Betting facilities
Please note that this is an over 18s ticket with collections to be made at the ticket office. Photographic student ID will be required to be shown as proof of eligibility (please note that we do not accept UniDays or TOTUM apps/cards, as proof of student status).