Friday 26 & Saturday 27 December 2025

Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

Name: Ladbrokes Christmas Festival
Start: 2025-12-26T11:59
Location: Kempton Park Racecourse

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A day at the races is the perfect way to blow away the post-Christmas blues, come and join us between Friday 26 – Saturday 27 December.

King George VI Chase Day

Desert Orchid Chase Day

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Two days of iconic jump racing

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE THE LADBROKES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Friday 26 – Saturday 27 December 2025

The thundering of hooves, the roar of the crowd – if you’re looking for a festive day out the whole family can enjoy, look no further than Kempton Park.

With 12 top quality races over two days, including the world-famous Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, a day at the races is the perfect way to blow away the post-Christmas blues.

Whether you want to see the best Jumpers compete for some of the biggest prizes in racing on Boxing Day or opt for the slightly more relaxed feel of the 27^th December, you are guaranteed a great day out at Kempton Park.

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Kauto Club - The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

Just inside the North Entrance, adjacent to the horse walk and on the ground floor of the Clubhouse, The Kauto Club offers ticket holders access to the Kauto Star Bar at our biggest events. With easy access to the Parade Ring and the Premier Enclosure, it's one of the most popular enclosures over The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival.

Premier Seats - The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

The Premier Seat badge is the only way to guarantee a seat overlooking the racecourse to watch the on-track action. All seats are numbered and assigned by badge as well as being under the cover of the grandstand canopy so offers protection from the elements. Premier Seat holders can also enjoy all the advantages of Premier Enclosure admission.

Premier Enclosure - The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

Premier Enclosure admission provides access to the main grandstand and racecourse facilities including a full range of food and drink outlets to suit all tastes.

Paddock Enclosure - The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

Paddock Enclosure admission provides access to the ground floor of main grandstand and racecourse facilities including a range of food and drink outlets to suit all tastes.

Festival Enclosure - The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

Only available on Boxing Day at The Ladbrokes Christmas Festival

If you’re looking for the opportunity to watch real racing for the best value, then the Festival Enclosure is the place to be.

Hospitality Packages

Make your raceday experience at the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival on 26 & 27 December 2025 one to remember!

Premier Racedays

Feel the thunder of hooves at Britain's top racing events! Premier Racedays features the biggest stars, top-tier races, and electric atmospheres across jumps and flat racing's grandest festivals – be there!

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're thinking about joining us or have just booked tickets, find out all you need to know about attending the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival here.

Raceday style

What to Wear?
At Kempton Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

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GUIDE TO ENCLOSURES

Choose the perfect spot for you with our guide to the enclosures at the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival.

Grade 1 racing

Ladbrokes Christmas Festival holds some of the most significant races in the Jump calendar, including the Grade 1 Boxing Day showpiece, the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, as well as the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle, and the Grade 2 Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase on day two.

Banbridge under Paul Townend took the win in 2024 in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, will you be here to witness the winner in 2025?