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The Betfred Derby Festival

Open top buses and coaches


The world famous Betfred Derby Festival experience

All aboard! The wheels on the bus certainly go round and round for the ultimate party experience. Buses and coaches are an integral and hugely traditional part of The Betfred Derby Festival experience and are renowned as a great way to soak up the day. Whether it’s a family get together, a birthday celebration, a hen or stag do, a company day out, client entertaining or simply a day out to have some fun, it's the ultimate private party at racing’s most spectacular carnival!


Enclosure Guide

The Hill is the famous area at the centre of the racecourse and the beating heart of The Derby. The fun runs all day with live music, a market and funfair continuing on after racing to contribute to the uniquely carnival experience of The Derby.

Great for thrill seekers and stretching along from the famous Tattenham Corner, this popular enclosure guarantees a great atmosphere, excellent facilities, and views of the racing across the unique magic of the Downs.

Great for action seekers, the most sought-after location opposite the Queen Elizabeth II Stand and next to the Winning Post. The destination for open top buses on Derby Day!

Coaches and Buses

 

Minimum 16 people

 

2025

LADIES DAY

DERBY DAY

THE HILL

£275

£495

UPPER TATTENHAM

£1155

£1795

LONSDALE

£2300

£3895



Minibuses

 

Maximum 16 people

 

2025

LADIES DAY

DERBY DAY

THE HILL

£55

£120

UPPER TATTENHAM*

£595

£895

LONSDALE

N/A

N/A


*Limited availability

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Why book a coach or bus?

  • No parking to think about
  • No driving, let someone else be your chauffeur!
  • Bring your own food and drink
  • Bring your own furniture including parasols, chairs etc
  • Soak up the atmosphere from your own private bus
  • Have your own exclusive patch at the biggest event of the year!

THE HILL

The Hill is the famous area at the centre of the course and is the beating heart of The Derby, as people flock to its unique carnival atmosphere. The fun runs all day with live music, a market and funfair continuing on after racing. Buses and coaches can all be parked on the Hill and BBQ’s are permitted.

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THE UPPER TATTENHAM ENCLOSURE

Stretching from the Stands to the famous Tattenham Corner, this popular enclosure accommodates both single and double decker buses and coaches. There’s always a great atmosphere, excellent facilities, and views of the racing across the unique magic of the Downs. Please note BBQ’s are not permitted.

THE LONSDALE ENCLOSURE

This is the most sought-after location opposite the Queen Elizabeth II Stand and next to the Winning Post. Space in this enclosure is strictly limited, as it has fantastic views of the whole day and a chance to get on the rails. On Derby Day only open topped double-decker buses are admitted, but on Ladies Day we can accommodate single and double decker buses. Please note BBQ’s are not permitted.

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