Exeter Racecourse

Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS

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Haldon Gold Cup race
  • Haldon Gold Cup race
  • Devon Day race
  • January Jumps event
  • Crowds at the Racecourse
  • Set tables at the Racecourse
  • Horseracing within the Racecourse
  • Horses jumping

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Set in a stunning location overlooking beautiful Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse prides itself as being one of the UK’s most progressive tracks, with excellent facilities and transport links to match competitive racing throughout the National Hunt Season.

Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time racegoer, you’re guaranteed a great day out and a warm welcome at Exeter Racecourse, with corporate-friendly weekday meetings, holiday fixtures to suit the family and the popular Ladies Evening in May with a live band playing after racing. To complement the excitement of a day’s racing, the racecourse offers a range of superb hospitality packages, restaurant and bar facilities.

Exeter Racecourse’s fully established Conference and Events Centre is open throughout the year - we are proud to offer our clients outstanding levels of service and catering in any of our range of attractive and functional conference suites and will ensure your day is managed to exceed your highest expectations.

Race Fixtures for 2021:

Afternoon Racing | Tuesday 9th March 2021
Superhero Family Fun Day | Sunday 5th April 2021
80's Music Night | Friday 16th April 2021
90's Music Night | Thursday 22nd April 2021

The Racing UK Season Opener | Thursday 7th October 2021
Best Mate Beginners Chase Day | Tuesday 19th October 2021
The Haldon Gold Cup Day | Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Midweek Racing | Wednesday 10th November 2021
Devon Air Ambulance Raceday | Sunday 21st November 2021
Festive Raceday | Friday 3rd December 2021
Christmas Raceday | Thursday 16th December 2021

 

Some fantastic offers are avaliable for familys, groups and students alongside EARLY BIRD tickets. For more information please click through to the respective raceday page above. 

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Accompanied children under 16Free
Grandstand & Paddock badge£14.00 per ticket
Haldon Premier badge£19.00 per ticket

Ticket prices vary with the fixture. Group discounts available.

Opening Times

open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes

* Saturday & Sunday closed unless racing/event or the day before racing.

Please visit website or see below for race dates.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Cater for groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Families
  • Groups
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Stag and Hen Parties

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Parking
  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Car: Exeter Racecourse is situated just 5 miles on from the end of the M5 southbound, along the A38 (Exeter to Plymouth). The racecourse is situated at the top of Haldon Hill and is clearly signposted from all directions. Once you have arrived, you will find ample free parking just a short walk from the main entrance. (Use EX6 7XS as the sat nav friendly postcode with which to find us.)

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Public Transport Directions

By Train: There is a direct train link between London Paddington and Exeter St.Davids (journey time approx. 2 hours). Depending on your time of travel, a taxi up to the racecourse will take about 25 minutes. By bus A free bus runs to Exeter Racecourse from Exeter St. David’s and Exeter City Bus Station every raceday. Please note this service is available on a strictly first-come, first-serve basis and only one bus will run each raceday (please see website for the relevant raceday for departure times).

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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      36
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    Recent Reviews:

    • brun0murphy
      Plymouth, United Kingdom
      Very good
      4 of 5 stars
      30th June 2023
      Excellent day out we had a real good time.great fun.plenty of parking.friendly staff.we will be back again Read full review
    • Brighton9
      East Sussex, United Kingdom
      Not great viewing
      3 of 5 stars
      13th Nov 2023
      Facilities are okay but the view is poor - no raised seating and half the track is hidden by trees, otherwise a decent day out Read full review
    • Megan W
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      2 hours to exit car park
      1 of 5 stars
      11th Feb 2024
      Do not go unless you want to spend two hours trying to leave the carpark. We were in the car before the last race as it still took us all that time to exit the carpark. Ruined what was a great... Read full review

    Awards

    • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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