A thrilling day's racing including the 25,000 tote Handicap Chase broadcast live on Channel 4. Plus, lots of childrens entertainment with an Easter theme.
Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th Century and each year Carlisle Racecourse holds the Cumberland Plate and Carlisle Bell races, carrying on a tradition which dates back to that era.
Amongst it's innumerable 'claims to fame', Carlisle launched the first operational Tote on British racecourses in 1929 and notably Red Rum won at the Carlisle September meeting prior to each of his Grand National wins.
Progressive upgrading of the facilities has taken place over the years but none as significant as the construction of a brand new 'state-of-the-art' The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand which opened in October 2002. Race goers can now enjoy superb horse racing from their own private box or in the luxury of the Swifts Restaurant.
Located just off Junction 42 of the M6, Carlisle Racecourse offers superb facilities for both race day and non race day events with seven large hospitality rooms all over looking the stunning Cumbrian countryside, a superb exhibition hall, restaurant, multiple bar facilities and over 250 acres of parkland.
Carlisle Racecourse
Durdar Road
Carlisle
Cumbria, CA2 4TS, United Kingdom
These are official race tickets supplied directly from Jockey Club Racecourses' own computerised ticketing system using TicketSwitch distribution technology.
ENCLOSURES
There are two enclosures which are the Grandstand and Paddock and Premier Enclosure.
The Grandstand and Paddock tickets enable you to visit all ground floor public areas including the Bell Hall of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand with its extensive bars and fast food outlets, the Red Rum Bar, Champagne and Seafood Bar, Silks Cafe, parade ring and pre-parade ring.
The Premier badges give you the added bonus of being able to use the first floor and upper terraces of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand, the Patterson Bar & Premier Patio Bar. The dress code for the Premier Enclosure is smart casual.
PACKAGES (where available)
Cumbrian Punters Package
Grandstand & Paddock admission
Cumberland sausage in a bap
Pint of lager/beer or a glass of wine
Official Programme
Party Package
Premier admission
Glass of champagne
Official programme
TRAVEL
BY ROAD: From the North and South
Come off junction 42 of the M6. Follow signs for Dalston. Follow the road for approx 2 miles until you reach a staggered junction and turn right. The racecourse is approximately a mile on the left hand side.
From the East
Take A69 or A66 to M6 motorway. Join the M6 and come off at junction 42 and follow directions above.
From the West
Travel along the A595 following signs for Carlisle. Approximately 1 mile after Thursby roundabout take right signposted for Dalston (Peter Lane). At T junction in Dalston turn right. Follow road until reach Bridge End pub. Turn left over the bridge and follow signs for Durdar. When you reach the next junction turn left. The racecourse is approximately a mile on the left hand side.
BY RAIL:
To Carlisle Station, Stagecoach (01228 597222) operate a bus service to Durdar – Route 65 or 66. Alternatively the Racecourse is only a short taxi ride away.
BY AIR:
Carlisle Airport is approximately eight miles from the Racecourse. Helicopter landing at the Racecourse by prior arrangement only.
