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About Cheltenham Racecourse

Welcome to your go‑to guide for Cheltenham Racecourse, a legendary horse racing venue in Cheltenham, UK. Home to The Festival and a versatile indoor space known as The Centaur, the site hosts conferences, exhibitions, and live music alongside top‑tier racing. Whether you’re after a quick ticket, a restaurant recommendation, or a place to rest after a day at the races, we’ve got you covered. We’ll break down seating options in The Centaur, parking details, transit routes, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth, stress‑free visit.

Cheltenham Racecourse sits at Evesham Road, with ample on‑site parking on most racedays. For rail travelers, Cheltenham Spa is the nearby mainline station, and festival shuttles connect the station, town centre, and the racecourse. Arle Court Park & Ride is a handy option during festival periods. For a seamless experience, consider hotel and transfer packages from Room to Race and trusted local hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre, The George Hotel Cheltenham, and No131 The Promenade. The Centaur’s seating capacities include Theatre seating for 2,200, Cabaret for 656, Dinner for 660, and Reception up to 3,000, with layouts available via the floor plan. The Festival (2026) maintains a comfortable daily capacity of 66,000 to enhance spectator comfort. Secure your seats early and enjoy a well‑planned day at Cheltenham’s flagship fixture.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Horse racing venue with a large indoor events space (The Centaur) used for conferences, exhibitions and live events.
  • The Centaur seating: Theatre 2,200; Cabaret 656; Dinner 660; Reception 3,000 (floor plan confirms these figures).
  • Floor plan: The Centaur floor plan PDF provides the exact layout and seating capacities.
  • Capacity at The Festival (2026): daily capacity reduced to 66,000 (from 68,500) to improve spectators’ experience.
  • Parking: ample on‑site parking; generally free for most racedays, with some days requiring passes.
  • Transit: nearest mainline rail is Cheltenham Spa; festival shuttles run between the rail station, town centre and the racecourse; Arle Court Park & Ride serves race‑day traffic.
  • Nearby hotels: examples include Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre, The George Hotel Cheltenham, and No131 The Promenade; Room to Race partners offer hotel/transfer packages.
  • Notable events hosted: The Centaur has hosted World Championship Snooker, concerts (e.g., Paul Weller, Jools Holland); The Festival is Cheltenham’s flagship fixture.