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Cheltenham, GL50 4SH<\/div>\n

\"CheltenhamOver 700,000 people flock to Cheltenham Racecourse every year for racing events, concerts and shows. Located on the northern edge of Cheltenham, the course has long proud history as a horseracing venue, having hosted the first race back in 1831. Since then, the track has undergone continuous development and is now home to two separate racecourses, a cross-country course, as well as large indoor conference and events venue.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/h2>\n

The A435 Evesham Road leads directly from Cheltenham town centre to the racecourse with the racecourse clearly signposted from within and around Cheltenham. There is a large volume of parking spaces available at the site, and parking is free for most events, but charges may apply for certain events.<\/p>\n

There are regular bus services operated by Stagecoach from the Cheltenham Racecourse to Cheltenham Town Centre and Cheltenham Spa Rail Station.<\/p>\n

For a fun and alternative journey, visitors can arrive by steam train by catching the ATR Express from Toddington station directly to the racecourse. This 35-minute long journey takes travellers through the picturesque Cotswolds countryside before arriving in style at the famous racecourse.<\/p>\n

Opening Times and Cost<\/h2>\n

The racecourse is only open to members of the public when there is an event taking place and times for these will vary. Tickets for each event range from \u00a39 – \u00a3160 with various hospitality packages available. Visitors are advised to book all tickets in advance, as the horseracing events in particular, are very popular and often sell out quickly.<\/p>\n

Events<\/h2>\n

Horseracing events generally take place throughout the winter months. The most famous of these events is, of course, the Cheltenham Festival<\/a>, which occurs in mid-March. With nearly \u00a34 million in prize money, the Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious and exciting racing events in the world.<\/p>\n

Other Racing Events Include:<\/h3>\n