Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Jellicoe Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 4AU

Tel: +44 (0)1493 842 527
Fax: +44 (0)1493 843 254
Email: info@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk
Web: http://www.greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk


Situated in East Anglia's premier holiday resort this friendly course provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which attracts serious racegoers and holidaymakers alike. There are 20 flat racing fixtures from Easter to Fireworks Night, with featured racedays including Ladies and Mens Night plus live Children's entertainment during school holidays and half terms. All this ensures a spectacular day out. The highlight of the year is the three-day Eastern Festival in September incorporating the John Musker Fillies Stakes.

There are 20 flat horse racing fixtures from Easter through to October, including Family Fun Days with extra children's entertainments and the 'Rhythm & Rock' Nights with live music after racing.

The Premier Enclosure offers all the facilities in the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure. This grandstand includes The Trafalgar Restaurant for a superb meal overlooking the race track and The Victory Bar with excellent views of the course providing easy access to the Premier Enclosure Lawn adjacent to the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure.

The Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure includes a variety of food outlets, Bars and Tote betting kiosks, access to the Main Grandstand terracing and Parade Ring.

General Information:

  • Disabled access and facilities
  • Venue Hire available for conferences and wedding receptions etc.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Please phone for fixtures list or visit the web site.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Tickets can be booked in advance by phone or online.

Premier Enclosure:
£17.00 or £19.00 (for evening meetings and the Eastern Festival).

Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure:
£11.00 or £13.00 (for evening meetings and the Eastern Festival).

Groups (15+) receive 20% discount when booked in advance.

Hospitality Packages available from £60.00 + vat per guest.

Children under 16 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

Directions
The racecourse is situated to the north of Great Yarmouth towards Caister. From the north and midlands the course can be reached by the A47. The main southern approach roads are the A11 (join the A47 south of Norwich) and the A12 via Colchester, Ipswich and Lowestoft. At Great Yarmouth follow the AA road signs. Yarmouth railway is approximately 1 mile from the course.
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