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Christmas Racing
Thursday 12 December 2024
Schedule
Gates Open | 3:30pm |
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First Race | 5:30pm |
Last Race | 8.30pm |
Disco/Music | After racing |
Bar Closes | 10.30pm |
The height of the Christmas party season is here! Gather your friends, family or colleagues and join us for the penultimate race meeting of 2024. With extended opening hours, a festive drinks menu, Christmas carols and a disco in the Sports Bar after racing, you’ll have everything you need for an unforgettable night out that will get you and your groups fully into the festive spirit.
The Fairwood Brasserie will be serving an exceptional Christmas carvery, whilst guests at our Club Restaurant can enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, a seasonal fine-dining expereince and live music after racing.
Our, Sports Bar, Fairwood and Club packages all sold out in December 2023, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Make a booking
General Admission
Enjoy the races with your friends or family with General Admission Tickets. Allowing you access…Read more
Enjoy the races with your friends or family with General Admission Tickets. Allowing you access to the racecourse grounds, and to the Grandstand, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen. You will also have access to fantastic viewing of the racing from the Home Straight Terrace and to the Parade Ring for all the pre-and post-racing action. You will be able to use betting facilities in the lobby or from the bookies outside.
Included in this package:
- 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
Racecards are available to purchase on the day.
A £5 online booking discount has been applied automatically.
Advance ticket pricing is only available until four hours before Gates Open.
Sports Bar Package
Enjoy a reserved table in our Sports Bar and food from our Grill Kitchen. The Sports Bar is in…Read more
Enjoy a reserved table in our Sports Bar and food from our Grill Kitchen. The Sports Bar is in high demand and offers an exceptional indoor location to view the racing. With Tote betting facilities, and easy access to the bookies on the terrace this Sports Bar makes an ideal place for an authentic experience at the races. There are a limited number of packages available and this often sells out weeks’ in advance.
Included in this package:
- 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 be advised that this package can only be booked for 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.
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.
Club Restaurant & Lounge
Indulge in a seasonal five-course tasting menu in The Club Restaurant & Lounge, Chelmsford…Read more
Indulge in a seasonal 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
- 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.
Students
The races makes for an exciting day or evening out for the whole family! We welcome all children…Read more
The races makes for an exciting day or evening out for the whole family! We welcome all children under the age of 18, free of charge, when accompanied by an adult who holds a ticket. Stand by the parade ring and watch the jockeys mount the horses before racing, and then move over to the track to see the horses thundering up the home straight. Then nip inside the Sports Bar to get some refreshments from the Grill Kitchen before doing it all again! Child tickets are available for collection only.
- General admission
- Access to our Grandstand
- Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
- Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring
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).