Parking in Chester Racecourse

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Chester Racecourse is also known as the Roodee. It is officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the oldest racecourse still in operation. It is also thought to be the smallest racecourse of significance in England at 1 mile and 1 furlong long, which is only 1.8km. With a visit to the races at Chester Racecourse, you can experience the thrill of watching competitive horse racing whilst enjoying delicious food and beverages.

As with most popular attractions, parking at Chester Racecourse gets very busy and it can be tricky to find a parking spot if you don’t plan in advance. It is recommended that drivers investigate their parking options in advance before setting off for their day out at Chester Racecourse.

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Chester Racecourse has a car park which is open daily from 8am to 6pm. There is also Linenhall car park which is open from 6am to 6pm every day. There are almost 800 parking bays available across the two car parks. Both car parks offer parking free of charge on certain days. Even if you are not visiting the races, shoppers in Chester can take advantage of the free park available at Chester Racecourse on selected Sundays between 10am and 5pm throughout the year.

On race days, car parking is available on the Open Course, which is located in the centre of the racecourse. You can purchase parking on the day, but spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. Chester Racecourse parking costs £11 on MBNA Family Funday and £8 for all other fixtures.

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If you’re staying in the area near Chester Racecourse and are looking for other things to do, you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty of nearby attractions. Chester is a city full of historic treasures. It is home to the most complete city walls in Britain which date from the Roman occupation 2000 years ago. You can walk around the walls for about 2 miles and admire the spectacular history of Chester. There is an excellent mix of shopping and restaurants throughout the city, making it the perfect place to visit for all the family.

One nearby highlight is Chester Zoo. This is the most visited UK attraction outside London. It is home to 35000 animals from 500 different species located in acres of glorious gardens. See the critically endangered orangutans from the rainforests of south east Asia, the bouncing ring tailed lemurs of Madagascar, and the magnificent lions of the Savannah plains.

Another must visit attraction is Chester Cathedral, which is around 1000 years old. It is free to enter and has a regular programme of events throughout the year. You can even go behind the scenes and climb the tower with the Heights tour.

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Train:

Chester Racecourse is ideally situated in the centre of the historic city of Chester. It is easily accessible by rail with a network of trains running on a frequent basis to Chester train station. The railway station is a six minute taxi ride to the racecourse, or a 20 minute walk by foot.

Bus:

From Chester station, you can catch the Chester City and Rail Circular bus service. This bus runs every 6 minutes between Chester station and Chester city centre. It costs only £1 for a journey. Chester Racecourse is a 5 minute walk from Frodsham Street bus stop, along Eastgate Street and Watergate Street.

Air:

If you are intending to travel to Chester Racecourse by helicopter or light aircraft, please contact the racecourse to make arrangements to use the landing facilities in Deeside.

Racegoers who are confined to a wheelchair can arrange parking in the disabled parking bays at the Holiday Inn Express. This is located next to the racecourse. Other disabled patrons are asked to park in the disabled spaces near the paddock.

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Where can I park for Chester Races?

Chester Racecourse parking is available for visitors. On race days, car parking is available on the Open Course, which is located in the centre of the racecourse.

Is there a dress code for Chester Races?

Smart dress is encouraged. It is important to note that shorts, tracksuits, t-shirts and fancy dress are not permitted in some enclousures.

Can I travel to Chester Racecourse by helicopter?

Yes, you can. If you are lucky enough to be able to travel to Chester Races by helicopter, please contact the racecourse to make appropriate arrangements to use the landing facilities in Deeside.