Brighton racecourse, although not a full circuit course is run left handed. The track is 1 mile and 4 furlongs long. The shape of the course is like the letter C. It has several undulations, most of these are from the final bend leading into the home straight and continuing all the way to the finish line. Brighton is a tricky course and some consider it to be like a roller coaster. The home straight starts downhill and then it rises up to the finish. Many a horse has come unstuck at Brighton.
Brighton Racecourse
The Course
The Facilities
The Premier Enclosure: If in this enclosure you also have full access to all the facilities in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. In addition to this you also have exclusive access to the Premier Bar. In this bar is a giant screen to view the racing. If you are after a full dinner menu then the enclosure also has The Premier Restaurant. You will also find The Premier Lawn and also the Balcony Bar which benefits from fantastic views over the course.
The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: If in this enclosure you have full access to the Grandstand, the Parade Ring and the Winners Enclosure. You will also find a good variety of bars. There are plenty of catering facilities selling hot and cold food and drinks. Brighton racecourse also has a very popular picnic area.
How To Get To Brighton
By Road:
Once on the A23 and entering central Brighton, the racecourse is well signposted. If coming from Brighton seafront, head for Palace Pier before you drive east along Marine Parade. You should then turn left at the first set of traffic lights into Lower Rock Gardens. At the second set of traffic lights turn right into Edward Street, then take the 1st left into Freshfield Road. Brighton race course is at the top of the hill.
By Train:
Trains run regularly from London Victoria, London Bridge and also Thameslink stations including Kings Cross. Brighton station is less that an hour from these stations. There are also regular coastway services in operation from Lewes, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Hastings and Worthing.
Contact Details:
Freshfield Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9XZ
Tel:01273 603580