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About Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow Racecourse sits on the A466 between Chepstow and Monmouth, in Monmouthshire. A dual-purpose venue for Flat and National Hunt racing, it also hosts non-racing events and concerts. It’s the home of the Coral Welsh Grand National, Wales’ premier National Hunt handicap chase. At Gold Coast Tickets, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, trustworthy access to seats, parking, and nearby stays.
Whether you’re after a premium hospitality experience in The View, Grandstand & Paddock Bar, the 1926 Bar, or the Coral Suites, or you’re simply looking for reliable transport and nearby dining, we’ll help you secure your seats and plan a smooth day out.
Venue overview: Chepstow Racecourse is a versatile event space hosting both live racing and concerts, with dedicated hospitality areas such as The View (up to 350), Grandstand & Paddock Bar (up to 250), 1926 Bar (up to 400), and Coral Suites (combined up to 160). Crowd sizes for major events like the Welsh Grand National have reached around 9,400–9,500 in recent years. The venue offers a downloadable Racecourse Map showing Grandstand, Paddock facilities, Premier Boxes, Coral Suites, The View Restaurant, and other viewing points.
Parking & transport: On-site parking is available, with some events offering free parking. For event access, shuttle buses operate from Newport, and Chepstow Station provides a rail link with walking access to town and the course. If you’re driving, plan to use the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth corridor for easy access.
Nearby hotels and dining: There are multiple options within a short drive of the course. Notable nearby choices include Delta Hotels St Pierre Country Club (St Pierre Park), The Speech House, Welsh Gatehouse, The Beaufort, and Two Rivers Lodge, among others. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for reliable stays and dining to help you book with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6EH, on the A466 Chepstow to Monmouth road.
- Venue type: a dual-purpose racecourse hosting Flat and National Hunt racing, and also hosting non-racing events and concerts.
- Notable event: home of the Coral Welsh Grand National, Wales' premier National Hunt handicap chase.
- Capacity clues: key hospitality spaces include The View (up to 350), Grandstand & Paddock Bar (up to 250), 1926 Bar (up to 400), and Coral Suites (combined up to 160) for events; crowd sizes for the Welsh Grand National have reached around 9,400–9,500 on recent years.
- Seating chart: a downloadable Racecourse Map shows Grandstand, Paddock facilities, Premier Boxes, Coral Suites, The View Restaurant and other viewing/access points.
- Parking and transit: on-site parking with some events offering free parking; shuttle buses from Newport and a nearby rail link (Chepstow Station) with walking access to town and the course.
- Hotels nearby: multiple options ranging from Delta Hotels St Pierre Country Club (St Pierre Park) to local inns and hotels (Speech House, Welsh Gatehouse, The Beaufort, Two Rivers Lodge, etc.).
- Renaming note: the venue itself has not been demolished or renamed, but Chepstow announced the Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival in 2025, rebranding a major Welsh jump meeting.