Kelso Racecourse

Kelso
Scottish Borders
TD5 7SX

Tel: +44 (0)1668 280 800
Fax: +44 (0)1668 281 113
Email: info@kelso-races.co.uk
Web: http://www.kelso-races.co.uk


Horse racing at Kelso offers the unique charm of a bygone era, coupled with the very best in modern facilities. Add to this the friendliness of staff and patrons, plus superb high quality National Hunt Racing in very picturesque surroundings and you have the reason for Kelso's reputation as Britain's Friendliest Course.

Kelso's great character is dominated by the presence of the original grandstand which is flanked on either side by two modern stands. These provide the very best of facilities for both the Members and Tattersalls Enclosures with excellent and uninterrupted, covered, stepped viewing of the whole course.

Kelso's very strong betting ring is sited behind the new Tattersalls Grandstand, thus allowing all the facilities to be sited much closer to the action than at any other racecourse. This greatly increases the feeling of fun and the excitement and adds enormously to the atmosphere of the whole day.

General Information:

  • Free parking
  • Refreshments
  • Corporate hospitality available
  • Hospitality suites and race day packages
  • Refreshments throughout the Course
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Excellent viewing facilities



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Opening Times
(2008 times)
Racing takes place at Kelso from October to May (14 fixtures)

Autumn 2008 Fixtures:
Sunday 5th Ocotber - Family Funday
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 8th November
Friday 21st November
Sunday 7th December - Scottish Borders National Day.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Tattersalls (Paddock) £12.00; Students/Senior Citizens £8.00;

Members Enclosure Midweek £16.00; Weekend £20.00; Junior Member (16-21 yrs only - identification required) Half Price.

Advanced Booking Discount: £2.00 reduction on entrance fee if booked and paid in advance of the race meeting.

Children under 16 admitted Free if accompanied by an adult.

Directions
Kelso Racecourse is situated to the north of the town itself, off the A6089 and the A699. The A1(M) is the best route from the south and the A697 or the A698 both lead to spectacular routes through the Borders and Northumberland. From the west take the M6 to junction 44, from here the A7 and A698 are the best roads. From Edinburgh take the A68 and the A698.
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Kelso Racecourse Postcode for SatNav: TD5 7SX

Nearby Attractions
Floors Castle (1 Mile)*
The largest inhabited house in Scotland, home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and set in the heart of the Scottish Borders Countryside.
Smailholm Tower (5 Miles)*
Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall.
Mellerstain (5 Miles)*
Mellerstain, one of Scotland's great Georgian houses was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his famous son, Robert.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course (4 Miles)*
This country-house hotel has fine accommodation converted by the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe.Enjoy thoughtful and friendly service and a golf course.
The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms (10 Miles)*
The welcoming Wheatsheaf provides peaceful, good-value accommodation and has 2 AA Rosettes for its food.It is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Duns and Kelso.
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel (10 Miles)*
A wonderful mansion in 15 acres of parkland with four-poster rooms, award-winning cuisine, fine wines and an elegant decor.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Cockle Kitty Cottage (1 Mile)*
Cockle Kitty is part of a converted barn in a quiet and beautiful part of the Scottish Borders.It is so comfortable and warm and you wont want to leave!
Courtyard House (2 Miles)*
Courtyard House is the largest of our self catering holiday cottages on our farm at Houndridge. A lovely rural location yet only three miles from the historic town of Kelso, famous for its salmon fishing on the River Tweed.
Hendersyde Farm Cottages (2 Miles)*
You are always welcome at Hendersyde - our family farm, which lies between the River Tweed and Eden Water, just two miles from Kelso, one of the most attractive market towns in Scotland!
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