Officially opened in 1614, Doncaster Racecourse – also known as the Town Moor course – is a cornerstone of British horse racing. Hosting nearly 40 meetings each year, it’s famous for races like the Racing Post Trophy and the St Leger Stakes (a highlight at the four-day St Leger Festival). In fact, these races make up two of the 36 Group 1 flat races in Great Britain. Doncaster even held the first-ever Sunday race meeting in the UK – although back then, betting on a Sunday wasn’t allowed! Whether you’re singing along to a themed music night at the races, or keeping it classic at the St Leger Festival, our South Yorkshire hotels are a great place to start your first (or next) chapter at the legendary Doncaster Racecourse.
Doncaster Races
Places to stay
Convenience, comfort and value? Tick. Tick. Tick. Our hotels near Doncaster Racecourse couldn’t be closer.
At around a five-minute drive away to the racecourse, you’ll barely get the car warm before arrival with our Doncaster Central East hotel.
Coming in at a seven-minute drive away are our Doncaster Central (High Fishergate) and Doncaster (Lakeside) hotels.
Relax with breakfast, dinner and drinks after the horse racing
A bite to eat the evening before, or morning of? Our restaurants are on site or just next door to most of our hotel locations, making it super easy to tuck into our tasty meals. If you have younger ones on board, did you know that up to two kids eat for free with each adult that orders our Premier Inn Breakfast? Yup! That’s unlimited, all-you-can-eat servings, too.
Whether it’s casual dining or get-up-and-go cooked and continental brekkie, we’re here to help you relax and refuel before your big day at the races.
Things to know about Doncaster Racecourse
Doncaster dress code
Each fixture and enclosure have their own dress code. From keeping it casual, to jackets and smart attire, check before you arrive to make sure your style fits the bill. Our tip? It’s always safer to dress it up than down!
Doncaster ticket prices
Ticket prices really do depend on the event and where you watch. You could pay around £25 for some of the cheaper race-days. For big meetings like the St Leger Festival, on Ladies’ Day you could pay from £36 for a grandstand ticket, all the way up to £99 for an all-access experience across the four-day extravaganza.
Food and drink at Doncaster
Doncaster horse racing doesn’t do half measures when it comes to its food. From moreish gastro burgers to superfood salads, menu ingredients are sourced from a hand-picked network of UK farms that believe in quality.
Doncaster Racecourse FAQs
How do I get to Doncaster Racecourse?
By car, you’ve got excellent motorway links like the M62, A1M, M18 and M1. By bus, the racecourse runs a shuttle service from Doncaster Interchange to the venue. There are also great connections to international airports like Manchester Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport.
Is Doncaster Racecourse accessible?
From accessible viewing spots and large lifts, to having most facilities on the ground level, Doncaster Racecourse ensures that every visit is as easy as possible. Personal assistants also enter for free when accompanying a guest with accessibility needs.
What is the history of Doncaster Racecourse?
From map records noting its presence in 1595 and being repurposed as a military base during WW1, to unforgettable Group 1 showdowns through the years, there are many chapters in the storied history of Doncaster Racecourse.
Is parking free at Doncaster Racecourse?
It’s completely free to park up in Car Park C – apart from when the St Leger Festival is on in September.