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Tudor Kings and Queens ruled England when horse racing began on The Roodee. There is no more historic racecourse in the land. Where once the waters of the River Dee washed-up to the city walls, thousands of spectators stand today cheering on their fancies to the finishing line. There are a few more thrilling sights in British Racing than the horses thundering into the final furlong at Chester, a circular course that makes exceptional demands
on the capabilities of jockeys and their mounts with races run continually on the turn.
More than two hundred thousand people a year visit Chester Racecourse for "a day at the races." There is something for everyone from the family seeking a relaxing Sunday picnic to the company entertaining guests in the lavish surroundings of the Racecourse. The traditional racing highlights of the season are during the 3 day May meeting when the world of flat
racing focuses on Chester. The most popular meetings during evenings and on Saturdays are in the summer. It was Chester Racecourse that showed how to succeed with Sunday racing and tens of thousands now pack the Roodee for the annual family funday in August.
Chester caters for parties of all sizes on its 12 racing days between May and September. And when horses are not at Chester, the racecourses superb facilities become a conference and banqueting centre.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
There 12 racing days from May to September, please phone or visit the web site for details.
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Please telephone for details or visit the web site.
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Directions
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| Chester is linked to the National Motorway Network and is within easy reach of Manchester International and Liverpool Airport. Temporary traffic signs are erected on racedays on the M53, M56, A51 and A41. Please follow the appropriate routes to avoid city congestion. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Cheshire Military Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
An interesting, innovative and attractive museum in a Grade I Listed Building on the very edge of the Castle in Chester. It is always developing new ideas to interpret the stories of the men of four famous regiments connected with Cheshire. |
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Chester Cathedral
(< 1 Mile)*
The story of Chester Cathedral can be traced back to the time of the Saxon Minster, which in 907 housed the remains of St Werburgh. |
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Chester Zoo
(3 Miles)*
Chester Zoo is the UK's number one charity zoo! With 7000 animals and over 400 species, Chester Zoo is an exciting, fun day out for all ages. |
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