Towcester Racecourse is located on the A5, just south of Towcester. The nearest train and bus stations are Milton Keynes (11 miles) and Northampton (11 miles). For information on all train services please contact National Rail enquiries on 03457 484950 or visit their website at www.nationalrail.co.uk

For information on all bus services please contact Stage Coach on 01604 676060 or visit their website at www.stagecoachbus.com

From Milton Keynes turn right at the sign for Canal Museum/Towcester Races (Shutlanger Road). Go through Heathencote Entrance on bend on the left.

From Towcester drive past the gates and take the next left. At the sign for Canal Museum/Towcester Races (Shutlanger Road). Go through Heathencote Entrance on bend on the left

Please head to the designated stand your party is booked into. Alternatively you can make your way to the Empress Stand (number 6 on the Course Overview) ground floor reception foyer and you will be directed where to go.

For all BAR4000 please make your way to the Empress Stand reception where your package will be ready for collection.

We have car parking for over 1500 cars, disabled parking and parking for up to 50 coaches. If you have any special requirements please let the marshall know and he will direct you to the most suitable area.

There is no charge for car parking. We have plenty of on-site parking and our car parking marshalls will direct you on arrival.

Yes, you are welcome to leave your car overnight at your own risk. The gates will be locked overnight and will re-open for the collection of your car from 8am.

Taxis will drop off and pick up at our Entrance Marquee (number 13 on the Course Overview). This is also the drop off and pick up area for all other vehicles.

We recommend pre-booking taxis before you arrive at Towcester Racecourse.

We have telephones for you to call the taxi firm direct in the bar area or reception.

Yes, we have a disabled car parking area. Please show your blue badge and our car parking marshals will be happy to direct you. There is wheelchair access to the enclosures, and both grandstands have a lift. Disabled toilets can be found of the ground floor of both grandstands and the first floor of the Empress Stand, and there is a viewing platform at the front of the Grace & Empress Stands, overlooking the course.

In the restaurant and VIP box hospitality areas are coat racks where you are welcome to leave your coats free of charge at your own risk.

Out door seating has no covering and cannot be reserved. We can only reserve areas in the bar if certain packages are purchased.

You can bet with Tote on the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the Empress Stand.

We also have Towcester Bet and on-course independent bookmakers. In the restaurant you have betting facilities to your table.

The minimum you can bet with Tote is £2, with Towcester Bet the minimum is 50p.

Visit our Find Out More section to learn more about betting.

Please gamble responsibly.

– public
– toilets
– foyer
– heating
– baby changing
– cash machine
– disabled access

We can email you a list of useful information which includes local hotels, taxi services ect. Please contact info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk and ask for this list. The Saracens Head is the closest and is not too far away to walk. Their address is: 219 Watling St, Towcester NN12 6BX

Guests attending the course are asked to dress smart casual if dining in one of the restaurants. Tailored shorts can be worn only in summer months (not cut-offs). We advise you to wear a jacket as it may be necessary for the balcony.

No ripped jeans.
No trainers.
No shorts.
No flip flops.

General public are asked to dress appropriately and gentlemen are required to wear a shirt or top at all times even in hot weather.

Yes, there is free WiFi and login details are displayed in the bar area. Simply login via the welcoming page in your browser.

Yes, of course.

Yes, however no flash should be used.

The full fixture list can be found on either the Horse Racing page or the Greyhound Racing page.

We have greyhound racing every Tuesday and Saturday. The dogs race every 15 minutes.

Our horse races occur 10 times per year. On the day, the horses race every 25-30 minutes.

You can have this service as part of the Birthday Celebration Package which can be found on our Promotions page. Or, you can have just the message on its own for £15. We require a minimum of 48 hours notice to implement this. Please email hospitalityadmin@towcester-racecourse.co.uk with your big screen message and we can then implement this on the evening.

You can do this as part of a pre-bought package if you sponsor a race. Please see our Sponsors page for more details.

Alternatively, you can register your interest in presenting a prize by emailing our general office at info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk or call us on 01327 353414 before the race day.

On the day you can speak to the restaurant manager, or presenter if in Bar 4000.

You can view our Sponsors page for more information or call our office on 01327 353414 to discuss this further.

There is a cash machine located within the Empress Bar Bar 4000 (Ground Floor of the Empress Stand), which is available on race days only. Please note the machine charges for use.

90% of our meetings are free admission but please check our fixtures page for this information.

Yes. Tickets are available for any charged race meeting in advance via DigiTickets. The link to these will be on our Restaurant & Hospitality page closer to the event day.

Race programmes are available to purchase on the day: at horse racing meetings the programme costs £3 each, greyhound programmes cost £2.50 each.

This is entirely up to the individual. The staff will be pleased to advise you about forecasts and reverse forecasts etc

We recommend purchasing a racecard as all racing information and upcoming events are detailed within this programme.

Some packages include these in the price.