FAQs

You can purchase tickets online in advance or on the day of the fixture itself. We also accept payment at the gate on the day (via card payment only and subject to capacity). For hospitality packages we would always recommend booking these in advance.

Yes! If you book your ticket at least 48 hours before the fixture you will receive a discount.

Seniors aged 60+ and students can both benefit from a £5 discount. The discount is applied against the on the day ticket price and is only available on our Grandstand tickets. Tickets must be purchased on the gate and proof of age and valid Student ID may be requested.

Yes you can. Online tickets remain open during each fixture at Sedgefield Racecourse and can be used to purchase tickets on the day of racing. You can also buy a ticket on the gate via card payment only.

We offer group discounts for bookings of 10 people or more. Just select the group package when you check-out. Group discounts are only valid for certain fixtures.

All tickets are sent via email. This includes tickets for any restaurant and hospitality bookings. You will receive your ticket(s) two weeks before the fixture you are due to attend. If you’ve booked your tickets within two weeks of the fixture, these will be emailed to you immediately. If you haven’t received your tickets please do check your spam folder before getting in touch.

No, we no longer offer an on the day collection service. Tickets can only be sent via email unless at the request of the racecourse e.g. for carers tickets.

No, we can scan e-tickets off your mobile device (both mobile phones and tablets). If you would prefer to print them and bring them in paper format, that’s absolutely fine.

Once purchased, refunds or transfers on tickets and any other online purchases are only available in the case of fixture abandonment and not for any other reason.

Please see our terms and conditions of entry for full details.

Yes, if we have space! To upgrade your ticket to another enclosure on the day, please visit the racecourse office.

Absolutely. We’re an incredibly friendly, community-oriented racecourse and we welcome children and families. And even better, children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by an adult.

• Simply visit https://www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk/racing/horse-racing/our-racecourses/
• Select Sedgfield as the racecourse you would like to visit.
• Look through our fixtures and choose the date you would like to attend.
  • For tickets: Select the ticket you'd like to buy and add this to your basket. At the checkout, enter your unique Gift Voucher code for full or part payment in the 'Add Gift Voucher Code' field.
  • For restaurants and hospitality packages: Call the racecourse on 01740 621925 with your gift voucher number to hand. Your gift voucher can be used as full or part payment over the phone 
• Any balance left will be credited to your account to use at a future event 
• Your ticket(s) will be emailed to you  

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If you have received a voucher from a third-party you will need to redeem this at least two weeks before the fixture you wish to attend.

Our gates generally open two hours before the first race. For feature and festival fixtures, we may open the gates earlier.

We always recommend that you check the what’s on fixture page for the date you’re attending for the most up-to-date timings, as race times can be subject to change.

Races take place at different times and can also change at the last minute, so we always recommend you check your specific fixture.

Generally the racecourse, along with bars and food outlets, closes shortly after the last race. For our Live After Racing nights or themed race nights with music after racing, the live act will perform for an hour to 90 minutes after the last race and the racecourse will close shortly after the performance.

Check the what’s on fixture page for the date you’re attending for the most up-to-date times.

Sedgefield is a fairly relaxed racecourse, so we recommend a smart casual outfit but do discourage wearing sportswear or ripped jeans. More forma outfits are advised our hospitality and restaurant packages. To view our dress code, click here.

Full details of how to get to Sedgefield Racecourse by car, air, train and bus are available on our Get Here page. You can also find our full address on our Contact Us page.

Yes, we welcome coach groups at Sedgefield Racecourse. Coaches will be directed to our allocated coach parking upon arrival.

We only have one entrance which is the Main Gate.

Yes, we have lots of free parking available and our stewards will help direct you on arrival.

We have lots of different options for you to get a drink or a bite to eat. Enjoy a drink from the pavilion bar or a bite to eat at our fish and chip shop. Please note, different bars and food outlets will be available depending on how busy the fixture is likely to be.

No, we do not allow visitors to bring food or drink into the racecourse. However, we have lots of bars and food outlets where you can purchase a variety of food and drink.

No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be purchased from our on-site bars.

No, barbecues are not allowed to be used.

At Sedgefield Racecourse we pride ourselves on ensuring we do everything we can to ensure all our visitors enjoy their race day experience. This includes making our venue an easily accessible place and adding in extra features such as accessible parking and toilets to make guests comfortable wherever possible. Click here for more information.

No, Personal Assistants receive free admission to Sedgefield Racecourse when accompanying a paying guest with accessibility needs.

Please email info@sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance with your name and details of the fixture you wish to attend to arrange these tickets which are subject to availability.

On the day, you will need to bring proof of accessible needs to claim your free Personal Assistant Ticket. Examples include Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

Personal Assistant tickets can be collected from the entrance on arrival. For more information on these along with terms and conditions please click here.

The track at Sedgefield Racecourse is accessible for wheelchair access.

Placing a bet has long been a traditional part of the horse racing experience. If you wish to take part there are a number of places across the racecourse where you can place a bet - either with the tote (a pool betting option, not dissimilar to the lottery) or with our on-course bookmakers. Find out more about betting at the racecourse.

No, we do not have any cash machines on-site. Our food outlets and bars accept debit or credit card payments only. The tote, along with bookmakers do accept cash and some may also accept debit card payments, however they do not accept credit cards. As there are no cash machines at the racecourse, please bring cash with you if this is your preferred payment method with bookmakers.

Our bars and food outlets are cashless and accept card and contactless payments only.

Yes, bookmakers accept cash and some will also accept debit cards. As there are no cash machines on the racecourse if you wish to pay in cash please ensure you bring this with you.

You can download our digital racecard, which provides information on race times, runners and riders, for free, on the morning of racing here. Printed racecards are also available to purchase on the day.

Unless you have booked a ticket with a reserved seat included or a restaurant or hospitality package, we only have limited seating available with the majority of this located outside.

We do not allow chairs to be brought into the racecourse during our weekend fixtures, unless they are for medical reasons. For all other fixtures, we allow chairs into the racecourse when the crowd size allows, but this is always at the discretion of the safety officer on the day.

We permit smoking in the allocated smoking rings across the racecourse. We do not permit smoking in the grandstands.

We do not have an on-site hotel, however there are lots of hotels and holiday cottages located nearby. Visit our ‘Where To Stay’ page for more information.

Sedgfield is a turf track, which is open from September to May, which means the amount of rainfall will impact the 'going’ at the racecourse and how ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ the ground is. Different horses favour different ground conditions and therefore the going reports are important for a horse’s trainer and owner in deciding when and where a horse should run.

Our top priority is the health and safety of all participants and horses is our top priority. If the racing surface is deemed unraceable which could be due to waterlogging or frozen surfaces or extreme weather conditions, a fixture will be abandoned. If this is the case, customers are alerted and the information is made available immediately on our website so there is no need to contact us.

Full or partial refunds will be automatically provided according to our refund policy and are available on our terms and conditions of entry.

With the exception of Guide Dogs of the Blind and other Assistance Dogs, we do not permit dogs to enter the racecourse. In the interests of animal welfare, dogs are not permitted to be left in cars and we politely request that all dogs are left at home.

At all meetings we ask that no flash photography takes place near the horses.

You are welcome to take photographs for personal and non-commercial use only. During live music and entertainment, the artists' management retain all image rights. Any photographer that is felt to be impeding or contravening these rights without accreditation and prior written consent will be requested to leave the premises.

We do not permit the taking of images for commercial purposes without prior permission from the racecourse and provision of press accreditation.

Note

Professional filming and photography takes place here at the racecourse for various publications and broadcasting and race goers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by the Racecourse or any authorised third-party. By entering the racecourse, you accept our terms and conditions of entry, which authorised by the Racecourse the right to broadcast, publish, licence and use any photographs, film, recordings or images of you without payment or other compensation in any promotional literature produced by Arena Racing Company. Full copies of our Terms & Conditions are available here.