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About Kempton Park Racecourse

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for Kempton Park Racecourse, a historic horse racing track and premier event venue in Sunbury-on-Thames. Whether you’re here for the famous Boxing Day King George VI Chase, the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival, or a corporate function in the hospitality suites, we’ve got you covered. We’ll walk you through seating options, parking and transportation, and nearby hotels and dining that pair well with a day at the races. We aim to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit with straightforward, reliable information.

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Address and setting: Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5AQ. The site includes a historic all-weather Polytrack surface (since 2006) and comprehensive hospitality and conference facilities. We’ll highlight what to expect on race days and how to navigate the venue for a stress-free experience.

Need more help or want tips on securing tickets? We’ve got you. From on-site parking details to rail access via Kempton Park railway station and nearby hotel choices, this page is designed to be your one-stop resource. Remember, events and offerings can vary, so check official event pages for the latest information.

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Social links and partner recommendations are included for hotels and dining to help you plan a great visit with reputable options. If you’re planning a multi-day event, treat each date as standalone for planning purposes.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5AQ (on-site map marker).
  • Venue type: horse racing track plus licensed entertainment and conference facilities (hospitality suites, event spaces).
  • Transit: on-site Kempton Park railway station (about 200 yards from the north entrance); direct trains from London Waterloo; trains do not run on Boxing Day.
  • Parking: free parking on racedays; parking charges may apply during major events such as the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival.
  • Seating/chart: Premier Enclosure with Premier Seats offering guaranteed, numbered seating under the grandstand canopy; Premier Seats accessed via stairs (not suitable for wheelchair users); paddock enclosure offers railside views.
  • Capacity/attendance: historic Boxing Day capacity cited around 20,000; recent Boxing Day crowds have clustered in the 17,000–22,000 range depending on year.
  • Notable events: King George VI Chase (Boxing Day), Ladbrokes Christmas Festival; Polytrack all-weather surface introduced in 2006.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Shepperton; Doubletree by Hilton Woking; Esher Place; Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (as listed in Kempton’s accommodation guide).
  • Renaming/demolition status: venue remains active as of 2026; there have been long-running redevelopment/sale discussions by The Jockey Club, but no official demolition or renaming of the site has occurred.