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About Chester Racecourse

Welcome to Chester Racecourse, The Roodee — the oldest continually operating racecourse in the world. Located in the heart of Chester, this flat racing venue hosts a packed calendar of fixtures including The Cheshire Oaks, The Chester Vase, The Chester Cup, and the Boodles May Festival. Whether you’re planning to watch from The Roodee Open Course, Dee Stand, Tattersalls Enclosure, or the County Long Room, we’ve got you covered with ticket options, seating guidance, parking tips, and nearby stays and dining.

We’ll help you secure your seats for the day you choose and share practical information so your visit is smooth from arrival to post-race celebration.

Chester Racecourse sits at The Roodee, Chester CH1 2LY. For race-day parking on the Open Course, expect £12 per car with spaces allocated on a first-come basis. If you’re driving via Sealand Road, note that directions reference CH1 4LD for parking access, and on-race-day streets may close to traffic due to barriers. Transit options include car, train, and bus. The venue features multiple enclosures and viewing options to suit different preferences and budgets, with planning pages detailing access for The Roodee Open Course, Dee Stand, Tattersalls Enclosure, County Concourse, County Long Room, Winning Post, and The Garden. On-site and nearby accommodations help you stay close to the action.

Plan ahead with official social channels and venue resources, and explore affiliate partner hotels and restaurants for convenient dining and stays near the racecourse. Whether you’re a casual racegoer or a seasoned follower of The Cheshire Oaks, The Chester Vase, or The Chester Cup, Chester Racecourse offers a historic, engaging racing experience with modern conveniences.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY (parking guidance uses CH1 4LD for Sealand Road approach).
  • Capacity/public attendance: No official published capacity; Chester Racecourse reports around 333,000 guests per year across 15 fixtures.
  • Venue type: Flat horse racing venue located at The Roodee; officially the oldest racecourse still in operation.
  • Seating/Enclosures: Multiple enclosures including The Roodee (Open Course + Dee Stand), Tattersalls Enclosure, County Concourse, County Long Room, Winning Post, The Garden, and more; plan-your-visit pages detail enclosure access and viewing options.
  • Parking: Car parking on the Open Course, £12 per car on race days; spaces allocated first come, first served; advance parking tickets do not guarantee a space.
  • Transit: Accessible by road via Sealand Road; driving directions reference CH1 2LY/CH1 4LD; on-race-day traffic barriers/closures in certain streets; transport options include car, train, bus.
  • Nearby hotels: On-site Holiday Inn Express; additional Chester hotels within walking distance of the racecourse.
  • Notable events hosted: The Cheshire Oaks, The Chester Vase, The Chester Cup; Boodles May Festival; 200-year Chester Cup anniversary noted by The Guardian in 2024.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming of the racecourse; The Roodee remains the core venue, though some spaces (e.g., The White Horse) may be temporarily closed.