Name: Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day
Start: 2026-05-08T11:30:00.000000+01:00
End: 2026-05-08
Location: Chester Racecourse

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<h2>Chester Racecourse Overview</h2>
Stadium Name: Chester Racecourse 
 Capacity: Approximately 20,000 
 Address: The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY 
 Dress Code: Smart casual or as per package guidelines – racegoers often dress to impress, especially on major festival days 
 Audience: Suitable for families, couples, corporate groups, and racing enthusiasts
Set on the banks of the River Dee and framed by Chester’s Roman walls, Chester Racecourse is the oldest operating racecourse in the world, with races dating back to 1539. Known as the Roodee, its tight, circular track offers thrilling views and racing action that feels right on top of you. From the glamour of Ladies Day to the iconic Chester Cup, the 2026 season promises unforgettable moments for every guest.
<h2>What’s Included in Chester Racecourse Hospitality</h2>
Hospitality at Chester Racecourse offers a refined race day experience, where comfort, exclusivity and indulgence come as standard. You’ll enjoy:
<ul>
 <li>Access to exclusive lounges and private hospitality areas</li>
 <li>Unrivalled trackside views from elevated suites or private balconies</li>
 <li>Award-winning dining prepared by expert chefs using premium local produce</li>
 <li>Welcome drinks and full bar service, including fine wines, spirits and Champagne</li>
 <li>Official racecards and betting facilities to keep you in the loop throughout the day</li>
 <li>Stylish surroundings perfect for entertaining clients or celebrating with loved ones</li>
 <li>Family-friendly and corporate-ready options, with suites accommodating from 2 to 500 guests</li>
</ul>
<h2>When Do Chester Racecourse Tickets Go On Sale?</h2>
Tickets for Chester Racecourse hospitality experiences are due to go on sale very soon. 
To secure your VIP place at the Roodee, check Seat Unique for the latest availability and book early to avoid disappointment.
<h2>How to Book Chester Racecourse Hospitality</h2>
<ol>
 <li>Browse the 2026 Chester Racecourse fixtures</li>
 <li>Select your preferred race day and hospitality package</li>
 <li>Book securely online with instant confirmation</li>
 <li>Receive your digital tickets directly via email</li>
</ol>
<h2>Chester Racecourse 2026 Fixture Schedule</h2>
<h3>May</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Wednesday 6 May – Boodles May Festival Trials Day | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Thursday 7 May – Boodles May Festival Ladies Day | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Friday 8 May – Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 30 May – Roman Day | 11:30am</li>
</ul>
<h3>June</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Friday 12 June – Friday Social | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 13 June – Summer Saturday Social Weekend | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 27 June – Summer Saturday | 11:30am</li>
</ul>
<h3>July</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Friday 10 July – Friday Evening Racing | 4:30pm</li>
 <li>Saturday 11 July – Saturday Afternoon Racing | 2:30pm</li>
 <li>Saturday 25 July – Midsummer Meeting | 11:30am</li>
</ul>
<h3>August</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Sunday 2 August – Family Fun Day | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 22 August – Ladies Day | 11:30am</li>
</ul>
<h3>September</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Friday 11 September – Autumn Festival | Friday | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 12 September – Autumn Festival | Saturday | 11:30am</li>
 <li>Saturday 19 September – Season Finale | 11:30am</li>
</ul>

Chester Racecourse Overview

<h2>About Chester Racecourse</h2>
Year Founded: 1539 
 Major Events: Chester Cup, Boodles May Festival, Roman Day, Ladies Day 
 Rivalries: Not applicable – the venue hosts flat racing, not team-based competitions 
 Famous Horses & Jockeys: Chester often hosts Derby hopefuls and elite flat racing talent
Chester Racecourse is not only steeped in centuries of tradition, but it’s also renowned for delivering a first-class modern race day experience. From the stylish attire on Ladies Day to the competitive edge of the Chester Cup, the Roodee has seen some of the finest flat racing talent in the sport.
With its compact layout and lively atmosphere, Chester offers a day at the races like no other – perfect for families, couples, groups of friends and corporate entertainment alike.
<h2>Chester Racecourse Highlights</h2>
<ul>
 <li>The world’s oldest operating racecourse – over 480 years of racing heritage</li>
 <li>Unique, intimate course layout offering superb views and thrilling finishes</li>
 <li>Home of the prestigious Chester Cup and Boodles May Festival</li>
 <li>Unrivalled hospitality options for all occasions and group sizes</li>
 <li>Located within walking distance of Chester city centre</li>
</ul>
<h2>What Are Chester Racecourse Race Days Like?</h2>
From the roar of the crowd to the thundering hooves just metres away, Chester Racecourse delivers an electric race day experience. The tight turns of the Roodee bring you close to the action, while the stylish surroundings and outstanding hospitality ensure you enjoy every moment in comfort and class. Whether you're joining for Ladies Day, the Chester Cup, or a family-friendly fixture, the atmosphere is always vibrant and welcoming.

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Autumn Festival | Saturday

Autumn Festival | Friday

The Season Finale

Midsummer Meeting

Ladies Day

Summer Saturday

Music Weekend Saturday

Boodles May Festival Trials Day

Roman Day

Ibiza Classics Evening

The Friday Social

Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day

Family Fun Day

The Saturday Social

Boodles May Festival Ladies Day

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Buy Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day 2026 tickets at Chester Racecourse for Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:30 and feel the thrill of the races. Book today with Seat Unique.

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The Garden is the perfect spot to get close to the action with prime views over the Paddock and Parade Ring – home to the winning horses, jockeys, owners and trainers.
For any questions please contact the Guest Services Team - email enquiries@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 615

The Garden

Your tickets will be emailed to you approximately two weeks prior to the race day.

The White Horse overlooks the pre-parade ring, just a short walk from the winner’s enclosure.
Serving pub classics and dishes inspired by seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, The White Horse offers a relaxed raceday dining experience.
For any questions please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

White Horse Pub 

The Turf Restaurant is situated within the ground floor of the County Stand, with easy access to the County Lawn where you can cheer the horses past the winning post.
Offering an intimate dining experience perfect for couples and smaller groups. To ensure the ambience of the restaurant is maintained, bookings of no more than 12 people will be accepted.
The Turf Restaurant is only open during the Boodles May Festival.
For any questions please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Turf Restaurant

The Final Furlong Restaurant is located within the Festival Village, adjacent to the Festival Chalets.
After dining inside the restaurant you are able to stroll to the rails of the race track to watch the thrilling action in the final minutes of the races.
Take a break between races and stroll the short distance to view the horses in the Parade Ring and enjoy the entertainment, including live music, within the Festival Village.
For any questions please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Final Furlong Restaurant

The Paddock at Chester is the true heart of the Racecourse. The Paddock Rooms are perfectly situated adjacent to the Parade Ring and offer private dining, along with the opportunity to relax on your own terrace.
The Paddock area is the setting to host a day at the races. You can see the horses and jockeys preparing for the races in the Parade Ring, and watch the world go by; including a celebrity or two. The minimum number of people required per booking for these facilities is 24. A larger space can be created for bigger groups by adjoining multiple Paddock Rooms.
For Vintage or Prestige packages or for bookings over 30 people please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Paddock Room | Premier

You’re onto a winner with The Clubhouse. A new, redefined hospitality concept for 2024, located within the Festival Village.
Sip, savour and soak in the atmosphere across this luxury dining experience.
Your day will begin with a glass of English Sparkling from our partners at Balfour, accompanied by a selection of luxury arrival canapes as you relax into the atmosphere of this exclusive new space.
Live cooking stations will be the focus of your culinary experience. As you sample the delights of our carefully curated drinks menu, you will be able to choose your dishes at will and watch intently as chefs add the finishing touches to each dish. Miniature desserts will be circulated during the afternoon for that sweet treat, and the live cooking starts again for some delicious late savoury snacks, just in case you have any room left!
Bringing the outside in, this rustic art deco delight is sure to be an on-demand location for social celebrations and memorable moments to cherish.
You’ll feel part of your own exclusive club, as you return from roaring the horses on from the rails and immersing yourself in the live music and entertainment set within your surroundings.
For any questions, please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email <a href="mailto:hospitality@chester-races.com">hospitality@chester-races.com</a> or call 01244 304 631

The Clubhouse

If you want your guests to literally feel the action as it’s happening, then the Festival Chalets are the perfect option. The Festival Chalets are located just back from the track within the final furlong, which means your guests are just a few steps away from the running rails as the horses come thundering past.
Take a break between races and stroll the short distance to view the horses in the Parade Ring and enjoy the entertainment, including live music, within the Festival Village.
Minimum numbers apply.
For Prestige package or for bookings over 50 people please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Festival Chalet Trackside | Vintage | 40-50

If you want your guests to literally feel the action as it’s happening, then the Festival Chalets are the perfect option. The Festival Chalets are located just back from the track within the final furlong, which means your guests are just a few steps away from the running rails as the horses come thundering past.
Take a break between races and stroll the short distance to view the horses in the Parade Ring and enjoy the entertainment, including live music, within the Festival Village.
Minimum numbers apply.
For Prestige packages or for bookings over 50 people please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Festival Chalet Trackside | Vintage | 60-90

We offer Private Boxes in both the County and the Leverhulme Stands. Each Box provides spectacular views of the Final Furlong, Winning Post and the Paddock. All of the Private Boxes are decorated to the highest standard and provide exceptional facilities, each with a private viewing balcony.
For Prestige packages or for bookings over 22 people please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Private Box | Vintage | 10-12

Private Box | Vintage | 18-22

Restaurant 1539 is named after the year that racing first took place at Chester.
Enjoy first class service in unique and comfortable surroundings, as you indulge in a glass of Champagne on arrival and a five-course à la carte menu. The Restaurant focuses on British cuisine with global flavourings and a focus on locally sourced, seasonal produce.
For any questions or alternative table sizes please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Restaurant 1539 | Rear Section (TV viewing)

Restaurant 1539 | Second Row

Restaurant 1539 | Window/Second Row Raised

We offer Private Boxes in both the County and the Leverhulme Stands. Each Box provides spectacular views of the Final Furlong, Winning Post and the Paddock. All of the Private Boxes are decorated to the highest standard and provide exceptional facilities, each with a private viewing balcony.
For Prestige packages or for bookings over 50 people please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email hospitality@chester-races.com or call 01244 304 631

Private Box | Vintage | 26-30

A new era of Hospitality at Chester Racecourse. Step inside the refurbished Lily Agnes and Watergate Suites - where elegant design by LAYRD DESIGN meets elevated raceday luxury. Enjoy a fresh take on hospitality, with brand-new food concepts expertly curated by our award-winning chefs, perfect for savouring between the thrilling racing. It's a whole new way to experience the races. Whether you're entertaining clients or celebrating with friends, discover a space that speaks your language.

The Lily Agnes & Watergate Suites

PARADE is an intimate and stylish experience that promises to be ‘one of the best, at any sporting venue’.
An intimate hospitality facility located by the winning line and hosting just 70 guests, the offering combines contemporary design with limitless detail, resulting in an unforgettable experience.
Join us in 2024 to enjoy an immersive gastronomic journey, accompanied by impeccable service.
Private table sizes are for parties of 2, 4 and 6 guests, with a limited number of larger tables for 8 or 10 guests.
Our summer roof garden bar and viewing terrace is the most premium spot on course to enjoy an afternoon’s racing against the beautiful backdrop of The Roodee.
Our dedicated Concierge team will coordinate your experience from start to finish and ensure your race day is one you will not forget in a hurry.
For any questions please contact Chester Racecourse Hospitality - email concierge@paradechester.com or call 01244 304 626

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