A Unique Day Out In A Stunning Location

For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine days a season, we welcome horses from around the UK and Ireland to compete in a gripping afternoon of racing, on a compact course where you can get close to the action as the thoroughbreds hurtle over the hurdles.

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Grandstand Fine Dining

Located on the first floor of the Grandstand (within the Paddock enclosure) with it’s own private viewing balcony, this restaurant boasts panoramic views of the racecourse, finishing line and parade ring.

  • Fine Dining

Parade Ring Restaurant

The Parade Ring restaurant marquee is close-to-the-action and has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere to ensure you really get the most out of your day!

And Away They Go!

The Cartmel jump race season runs over nine days from late May Bank Holiday to August Bank Holiday. Fixture dates can be found below. Race times will be added when available but may be subject to change.

2025 Race Fixtures
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Share Your Day

You can't beat a trackside treat! 🍕🍔 

From wood-fired pizza and juicy smash burgers, to loaded fries and of course, sticky toffee pudding, our Course and Paddock Food Streets have it all! 

Drop your go-to in the comments — we want to know your favourite! 👇

#Food #Foodie #CartmelRacecourse #Racecourse #StickyToffeePudding
🐎🔥 As the Year of the Fire Horse gets underway, we simply had to share these truly magnificent photos of our ambassador horse, the one and only Kemboy!

The Year of the Fire Horse is celebrated in the Chinese Zodiac as a time of energy, passion and adventure — and what better way to mark it than with a horse as iconic as Kemboy! ✨💫

@greatbritishracing

📸 Photo credit: James Speakman/PA Media Assignments

#Racehorse #Kemboy #HorseRacing #LunarNewYear #FireHorse #Horse #CartmelRacecourse
Kids Go Free! 🎉

A day at the races isn't just for adults – it's a fun-filled experience for the whole family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

That's why kids go free with a paying adult every race day (excluding concert days) 🏇✨

From bank holiday adventures in May to school holiday memory-making in August, swap tablets and televisions for thundering hooves and trackside thrills this Summer! 📱❌ 🏇✅

See you at the races! 

#Memories #DaysOut #HorseRacing #Kids #SchoolHolidays #CartmelRacecourse
Visiting us for the first time in 2026? 🏇
 Here's something that might come as a bit of a surprise - you can bring your own food and drink! 🧺🍾

There's nothing better on a warm sunny day ☀️ than a picnic with friends and family - except of course a picnic with friends and family trackside, while watching the racing! 🏁

So, while we're here looking forward to the summer months ahead, we want to know - what are your picnic go-tos? 🤔

From the essentials to the unconventionals, comment below what's in your cooler! 👇

#Summer #Picnic #Food #Foodie #BBQ #SummerDays
Experience the Thrill from Just £24 per Raceday*! 🎉⠀
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At first glance, an annual membership might seem like a commitment—but the value is undeniable. When you break it down across our 9 exhilarating race fixtures, you’re actually paying a good deal less than the standard "on-the-day" price for Course Side tickets, and getting all kinds of benefits.⠀
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Why become an annual member?⠀
💰 Unbeatable Value: Enjoy all 9 of our fixtures for less than the price of a daily ticket.⠀
🎟 The Ultimate Ticket: Your membership grants you entry to over 50 reciprocal racedays at premier courses across Britain and Ireland.⠀
🏇 The Inside Track: Join a community of racing enthusiasts and enjoy exclusive benefits.⠀
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Treat yourself - call 📞 015395 36340 to discuss membership options.⠀
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*Dependent on membership package.⠀
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#CartmelRacecourse #CartmelRaces #AnnualMembership #Cartmel #Racecourse⠀
Last-minute gift? Sorted. 🎉⠀
🚫 Skip the chocolates and flowers - treat them to a fun-filled day out at the races AND the Kaiser Chiefs live instead!⠀
📍 Cartmel Racecourse, Cumbria⠀
📅 Friday 26th June⠀
After all, ‘Love's Not a Competition’, but you'll be winning with this gift. 🏇⠀
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#Cartmel #CartmelRacecourse #Concert #Music #KaiserChiefs #Cumbria ⠀
Did you know that Sean Bowen is the Professional Jockeys Association's reigning British Champion Jump Jockey? 🏆

🏇 He's certainly no stranger to winning here at Cartmel!

In fact, on Sunday 30th June 2024, he pulled off an incredible TREBLE here. 🥇🥇🥇

#Horseracing #Racecourse #CartmelRacecourse #Jockey #SeanBowen