Fontwell Park Racecourse |
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Fontwell Park is one of the oldest watering holes in Britain! Named the 'Font' Roman soldiers knew the spring by the side of the road as an important stopping point on their journeys between the ancient towns of Chichester and Arundel. Passing monks who relied on the stream for clean drinking water, added the Anglo-Saxon word 'well', and ever since the village of Fontwell has stood at the busy junction of routes across West Sussex. Alfred Day laid out the unique figure of eight steeplechase course at Fontwell Park in 1924, creating an important meeting place for the local community. Both the spring and the well can be found today, within the grounds at Fontwell Park.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
For Details Telephone Fontwell Park or visit the web site.
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Premier Badge £18.00; Grandstand & Paddock £13.00; Concession £9.00; Child 16yrs and under free; Racecards £2.50.Premier Badge £20.00; Grandstand & Paddock badge £15.00 |
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Directions
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Adjacent to the A27 on the Fontwell roundabout between Chichester and Arundel On race days there is a bus from Barnham train station, 3 miles from the course. |
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