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Thursday 8 January 2026
Thursday Racing
Thursday 08 January 2026
This January, we're offering FREE General Admission tickets so you can beat the blues and join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse and experience the thrill of the All-Weather Championships under our famous lights.
Ditch the sofa and experience the buzz of live racing. Watch top horses and jockeys compete under the floodlights on our world-class all-weather track. It’s an exhilarating, affordable, and memorable way to kick off 2026.
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.
Sports Bar Package
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
From your prime trackside position, indulge in an unlimited gourmet carvery while enjoying the…Read more
From your prime trackside position, indulge in an unlimited gourmet carvery while enjoying the excitement of racing with friends or family. This luxury buffet comprises four courses of delicious 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
- 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
- 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



