Chester Racecourse

Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2LY

Tel: +44 (0)1244 304 600
Fax: +44 (0)1244 304 649
Email: sales@chester-races.co.uk
Web: http://www.chester-races.com

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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
(2006 times)
There 12 racing days from May to September, please phone or visit the web site for details.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Please telephone for details or visit the web site.

Directions
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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Chester Racecourse Postcode for SatNav: CH1 2LY

Nearby Attractions
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.
Chester Cathedral (< 1 Mile)*
The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary at Chester is a living symbol of continuous progress combined with constancy of purpose.
Chester Zoo (3 Miles)*
Chester Zoo is the UK's no 1 charity Zoo. Packed with 7,000 rare, exotic and endangered animals in 110 acres of award-winning gardens, Chester Zoo is a fantastic and stimulating day out for all ages.
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Nearby Hotels
Crowne Plaza Chester (< 1 Mile)*
Perfectly located on the edge of the city with panoramic views over the Welsh hills. With 160 stylishly designed bedrooms, including upgraded club rooms, some with stunning views overlooking the Chester Racecourse and the welsh hills.
Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse (< 1 Mile)*
This modern hotel is located in the grounds of Chester Racecourse and only a short distance from the centre of Chester. All of the bedrooms are well appointed with satellite TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and in house movies (payable locally).
The Chester Grosvenor and Spa (< 1 Mile)*
This impressive, black and white timbered Grade II listed building in the centre of the historic city of Chester holds a stylish, contemporary hotel dedicated to excellence.
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Nearby Self Catering
Commonhall Apartments (< 1 Mile)*
Commonhall Apartments are lovingly restored unique 1 and 2 bed apartments, with all the modern conveniences yet all the character and charm of a 400 year old bulding.
Chester Walls View (< 1 Mile)*
Brooklands Nook is located in a desirable Georgian Grade 2 Listed building. It is a quite stunning ground floor apartment for rent on a self catering basis.
River Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
River Cottage is a former fisherman's cottage situated in the oldest street in the historic city of Chester.
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