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New Year Afternoon Racing
Friday 2 January 2026
New Year Afternoon Racing
Friday 02 January 2026
Kick off 2026 in style as we launch our exciting new racing season and celebrate the start of the new year!
We are offering FREE General Admission tickets to all our January race meetings. This means you can enjoy a thrilling day of all-weather racing under our famous lights, without having to spend a penny on entry.
Come for the excitement and entertainment of racing, and leave with wonderful memories of an evening well spent with friends and family.
Choose your Experience
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
Advance ticket pricing is only available until four hours before gates opens.
The Fairwood Brasserie
From your prime trackside position, treat yourself to a cosy winter warmer buffet, while…Read more
From your prime trackside position, treat yourself to a cosy winter warmer buffet, while enjoying the excitement of racing with friends or family. This delicious buffet comprises two courses of winter comfort food prepared by our award-winning chefs. Enjoy table service for drinks and betting and access to a private viewing terrace on the Home Straight. The Fairwood Brasserie is enduringly popular, so we highly recommend booking this package early to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
This package includes:
- General Admission
- Access to our Fairwood Brasserie including a two-course winter warmer buffet
- 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
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
- 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 aged two years and over require a full-priced ticket. Highchairs are available upon request.
Plan your visit

RESTAURANTS & BAR
Celebrate your race days with a dining experience tailored to your tastes. Enjoy panoramic views and fine à la carte dining at The Club Lounge and Restaurant, savour a wide selection of delicious meat and seafood at The Fairwood Brasserie, or grab a quick bite at our trackside bar, The Grill Kitchen. No matter the occasion, we have something for everyone. For information on visit Dining

DRESS CODE
Our dress code depends on what event you are attending visit What to Wear to The Races – Race Day Dress Code to find out more



