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Cheltenham Festival

Gold Cup Day


Friday 19 March 2027

The unmissable finale.

Nothing feels like the tension in the air as the iconic Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup race draws near—a contest that has crowned the greatest champions in jump racing history.


The pinnacle of Jump racing

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Gold Cup Day is the day Cheltenham builds towards. The tension feels different. The crowd knows it. The course knows it. Every race carries the sense that the Festival is reaching its final, defining moment. Then comes the Gold Cup. The race that stops the week. The race that creates legends. The race that makes the roar feel bigger, deeper and more powerful than ever.

This is not just the final day. It is the moment everyone wants to be part of. Unmissable racing. Unmissable atmosphere. Unmissable Cheltenham.

Nothing feels like Cheltenham.

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Our Enclosures

Club Enclosure

There's no better way to experience a day at the races, than the unrivalled Club Experience. Enjoy exclusive access to all premium public areas and breathtaking views from the main grandstand, Members' lawn, and the iconic winning post.

Tattersalls Enclosure

Experience the excitement of the raceday from the Tattersalls Enclosure. Located in the heart of the racecourse, this vibrant enclosure offers a great view of the thrilling races. (Club customers can access all the Tattersall areas).

Best Mate Enclosure

Best Mate Enclosure offers an atmosphere like no other. Arguably with the best views of the racing directly opposite the main grandstand and adjacent to the finish line. Best Mate is a favourite spot for groups, offering the perfect setting for a day of unforgettable racing action and celebration.

Premium Areas

Enhance your day in one of our Premium Areas.


Plan your day

Enclosures

We have three enclosures at The Cheltenham Festival and the type of ticket you buy will grant you access to different areas.

Plan Your Day

Plan your visit to Cheltenham Festival, from the Shopping Village, to live music, to discounts on group bookings. 

Travel & Parking

We want to ensure that getting to Cheltenham Racecourse is made as easy as possible. Book your coach journey with National Express or your plan your bus journey from Cheltenham Spa station.

Off-track Entertainment

There will be live entertainment before, during and after racing in all three enclosures across all four days of the Cheltenham Festival.

Cheltenham Festival Style

Although there isn't an official dress code for The Cheltenham Festival, smart is preferable and often adopted. We advise you to check the forecast and dress accordingly to make your day with us as extraordinary as possible.

The Shopping Village

The shopping experience at The Cheltenham Festival offers an ideal shopping opportunity with plenty of shops ready to sell a diverse range of goods with something to suit every taste and budget.

Festival FAQs

Our postcode is GL50 4SH for use with GPS equipment. However on a raceday customers are strongly advised to follow the yellow, temporary signs when entering Cheltenham and the local area and not the brown permanent signs.

 

Please check the event schedule for the most up to date timings.

 

Please note that these times are subject to change.

There is no set dress code for Cheltenham Festival but we ask customers to dress for the weather, take some inspiration from our Style Guide on our dress code page.