Doncaster Racecourse

The Course

Doncaster racecourse has a left handed track and is used for flat racing, including its biggest meeting of the year, The St Leger meeting run in September. It has a 1 mile straight that is used for sprint races and also holds a 1 mile straight race aswell as a 1 mile race including the bend. It is a top class flat racing venue in Yorkshire and has some interesting racing history attached to it.

The St Leger race was named after Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St Leger and the race was first run in 1776 on Canley Common. It was later moved to Town Moor (Doncaster Racecourse) in 1779. The St Leger is actually the worlds oldest classic and in fact the longest at 1 mile 6 furlongs.

Doncaster Racecourse
Doncaster races
Doncaster racecourse finish

The Facilities

Premier Enclosure:Experience the wonderful atmosphere of a raceday from the fabulous Premier Suite an exclusive enclosure situated on the third floor of the new Urban-i Stand which incorporates the exclusive Lincoln Restaurant, offering a fabulous a la carte menu and uninterrupted views of the course. Seating is limited to ensure the very best service in maximum comfort so early booking is strongly recommended. Pre-booking the Lincoln Restaurant is strongly advised. The dress code for this enclosure is Jacket and Tie for gentleman and smartly dressed for Ladies. Strictly no Jeans or Trainers. This dress code also applies to children.

County Enclosure:This is the new name for the members enclosure with facilities on the first and second floor of the new Urban-i Stand, the County Enclosure has a great choice of bars including Double Trigger and Halmahera Bars and the County Restaurant. Access is also available onto the exclusive Champagne and Seafood restaurant which incorporates Silks Bar, as well viewing the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure. This enclosure does sell out quick therefore early booking is strongly recommended. Pre-booking the County Restaurant is strongly advised. The dress code for this enclosure is smartly dressed, strictly no Jeans or Trainers. This dress code also applies to children.

Grandstand Enclosure:Racegoers will enter directly into the new state-of-the-art Urban-i Stand, featuring a light modern open space with a choice of bars and catering outlets. An outside seated terrace overlooks the course, Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure and the Urban-i Stand also offers easy access to the betting ring. No dress code applies for this enclosure.

Family Enclosure:Enjoy a day with the family, bring a picnic and enjoy a drink in the Silver Patriarch Bar with tote betting facilities and on course bookmakers and cash machine facility. No dress code applies to this enclosure. BBQ’s are no longer permitted in this enclosure. Only alcohol purchased on course may be consumed in this area. Anyone attempting to gain entry with alcohol will have it confiscated and may be asked to leave the course.

How To Get To Doncaster

Travelling To Doncaster By Car: Doncaster race course has excellent links to the motorway network including the M1(junction 32), M18 (junctions 3/4), A1M (junction 36) and the M62.

Travelling To Doncaster By Train:Doncaster racecourse is just two and a half miles from Doncaster Rail Station, which is on the main London-Edinburgh line. Journey times from London are about an hour and three quarters, and about three hours if travelling to Doncaster from Edinburgh. Shuttle Buses available from the interchange at regular intervals on race days.

Address:
The Grandstand
Leger Way
Doncaster
DN2 6BB
Tel:01302 304207