Christmas Raceday

Celebrate the festive season, and enjoy the races with friends or family, in our Sports Bar, where you’ll enjoy fantastic racing views from inside or from the Home Straight Terrace.

Stay after racing for a festive disco that'll have you dancing and singing late into the night. 

This package includes:

• General Admission
• Access to our Grandstand
• Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Festive disco after racing
• 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.

Add FREE child tickets.

Racedays are a fun day out for all the family, and under 18's get free entry to this fixture. Enjoy the excitement of the races, food from the Grill Kitchen and get up close to the horses and jockeys in the parade ring. 

This package includes:

• FREE General Admission
• Access to our Grandstand
• Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring

Enjoy a fantastic view by reserving a table in our Sports Bar, with food from our Grill Kitchen and your first drink included in your ticket. The Sports Bar offers a superb spot to watch the racing, both indoors and from the Home Straight Terrace. During this festive season, you'll benefit from extended opening hours, a special festive drinks menu, and a disco playing all the Christmas classics late into the night.

With Tote betting facilities and easy access to bookmakers on the terrace, the Sports Bar provides the perfect environment for an authentic racing experience and festive celebration. Don’t wait too long—these exclusive packages are limited and 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 Parade Ring and Home Straight Terrace
• Festive disco after racing
• 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.        

Experience the thrill of racing while enjoying a gourmet Christmas carvery from your prime trackside position, alongside friends or family. 

This luxurious buffet includes four courses of delectable dishes prepared by our award-winning chefs. You'll receive table service for drinks and betting, as well as access to a private viewing terrace on the Home Straight

After the races, head over to the Sports Bar for a festive disco featuring all your favourite Christmas classics. Be sure to book early, as this package has sold out in previous years

Included in this package:

• General Admission
• Access to our Fairwood Brasserie
• Four-course festive buffet
• Christmas Cracker
• Viewing access from Fairwood's private terrace
• Access to our Sports Bar and Home Straight Terrace
  Festive disco after racing
• 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.

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.

Be sure to book early, as this package has sold out in previous years

This package includes:

• General Admission
• Welcome glass of Champagne on arrival
• Access to our Club Restaurant & Lounge
• Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
•  Access to our Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
• Five-course set menu
• Live singer after dinner
• 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 eight people, and please provide details of any dietary requirements when you make your booking, as we cannot fulfil requests made on the day.             

 Please note that those under 18 are not permitted in this restaurant. The Club Restaurant & Lounge operates a strict dress code. Smart attire is required. Gentlemen must wear a collared jacket, shirt, and tie, and ladies must wear smart attire. Trainers and shorts are not permitted.

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).