Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Cheltenham Festival
St. Patrick's Thursday is where the spirit of Cheltenham meets the soul of Ireland, creating an unmatched festival atmosphere that’s both joyous and fiercely competitive.
St Patrick’s Thursday brings a different kind of force to Cheltenham. The colour changes. The sound changes. The energy lifts. Irish spirit runs through the course, through the stands and through every roar that follows the horses home. It is racing, celebration and camaraderie all moving together.
A day where the crowd seems louder, the moments feel bigger and the Festival becomes something shared, joyful and impossible to hold back. It is Cheltenham with the volume turned up. Unbelievable scenes. Unbelievable spirit. Unbelievable feeling.
Nothing feels like Cheltenham.
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Yes, booking tickets in advance is strongly advised as some enclosures are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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.
All racegoers intending to park on-site during Cheltenham Festival will require a car parking pass.
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.
You can read our helpful Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide for more information
See all the frequently asked questions here.