Racing commenced at Aintree in 1839 and now hosts 7 racedays throughout the year and is one of the most famous racecourses in the world, due to its hosting of the Grand National, the most testing course for any horse or rider. The Grand National course has some of the most testing fences, and of those, Becher’s Brook, The Chair and The Canal Turn are probably the most. Aintree’s Mildmay course is used for most of the Aintree meetings. Only four meetings here do not use the Mildmay course which is a left handed track and oval shaped with two long straights.
Aintree Racecourse
The Course
The Facilities
Aintree Grand Stand Seats: These are the seats to have. Badges for the Grandstand include reserved seating, or roof top viewing and several fantastic facilities. There are a selection of designated bars and plenty of Tote betting facilities. There is also Big Screen viewing facilities. With the paddock and winners enclosure being close by, you can get as close to the action as you like. You will pay between £40 and £90 for these seats depending on which stand you choose. The stands are The Earl Of Derby and Lord Sefton Stand, Princess Royal Stand, Queen Mother Stand and The West Tip Seats.
The Tattersalls and Steeplechase Enclosure: If it is true Aintree atmosphere that you after then there is only once place to be and that is the Tatts. It is the largest enclosure at Aintree and the roar as the horses approach the elbow at the finish of the Grand National will have the hairs on the back of your neck standing up! There are a vast number of bars and live music at the new Aintree Pavillion plus big screens for race viewing. You can also place yourself on the Aintree Mound for the final fences. What a great viewpoint this is. The winners enclosure and the parade ring are close to hand, so you can really inspect the horses you want to back. There really are so many bars and restaurants to choose from.
How To Get To Aintree
By Road:
If you are travelling to Aintree from the South then you will approach via the M6, M57 or M62. If travelling to Aintree from the North, then use the M6 and M58 and from if coming in from the east you will use the M62 and M57. Once leaving the motorways, the course is well signposted and easy to find.
By Train:
Travelling by train could not be easier. Just head for Liverpool Lime Street station and from there you will find local trains direct to Aintree Station. This is just a few minutes walk away from the course.
Contact Details:
Ormskirk Road
Aintree, Merseyside
L9 5AS
Tel: 0151 5232600