CARTMEL NEWS: Category: General News

Packed afternoon of Great British entertainment in store at Cartmel

13/06/2019

IT’S one of south Cumbria’s biggest events of the year and has previously featured the likes of Boyzone, Sir Tom Jones, Simply Red and Jools Holland.   Now, final preparations are in full swing as Cartmel Racecourse gets ready to host its summer concert 2019.   This year will showcase an unforgettable afternoon of live […]

Cartmel’s 2019 race season gets off to a flying start

03/06/2019

THE 2019 season at Cartmel got off to a flying start as the hotly anticipated three-day Whit meeting got underway.   Saturday May 25 saw crowds of racegoers return to the course for the first time this year – with seven thrilling and well supported races throughout the afternoon.   The opening meeting marked the […]

Pop superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor confirmed for Cartmel Racecourse summer concert

24/05/2019

POP superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor will perform at this year’s hotly anticipated Cartmel Racecourse summer concert.   The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will take to the stage at the course on Friday June 28 in support of headline act; British music icon Sir Cliff Richard.   The award-winning artist will bring her raft of top […]

Under starters orders… Everything you need to know about racedays at Cartmel!

22/05/2019

IT’S the moment we’ve been waiting for. The 2019 racing season at historic Cartmel Racecourse finally gets underway this weekend! The action kicks off this Saturday (May 25), followed by a second fixture on bank holiday Monday (May 27). Then, it’s time to get those hats, heels, suits and boots out for Ladies Night on […]

Enjoy magical atmosphere of evening racing at Cartmel, urges champion trainer

16/05/2019

EVERYONE should sample the magical atmosphere of evening racing at Cartmel Racecourse, a champion Cumbrian trainer has said. James Moffatt, who trains from his Pitt Farm stables, is aiming a number of his horses for Cartmel’s bank holiday Whit meeting. He described the atmosphere at the course as unique, adding the return of evening racing […]

Equine athletes to enjoy upgraded accommodation at Cartmel Racecourse

10/05/2019

HORSES arriving at one of the UK’s most unique racecourses are to be treated to upgraded accommodation following an overhaul of its complex of stables. Work to transform the equine facilities at Cartmel Racecourse, in Cartmel, near Grange-over-Sands, is now complete following the eight-week long scheme. The improvements will ensure racehorses, grooms and trainers are […]

Fashion spotlight to fall on dapper gentlemen in new best-dressed competition

03/05/2019

THE spotlight began with the ladies – now it is time for gents to start thinking about their raceday outfit. This year, Cartmel Racecourse will hold its inaugural Ladies Night – an evening of top racing set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cartmel Valley. As revealed last week, scouts will be on the lookout […]

Cartmel Racecourse launches first ever Ladies Night

25/04/2019

A RACECOURSE which lies just metres away from one of the UK’s culinary capitals has launched its first ever Ladies Night   Cartmel Racecourse will welcome thousands of people through its gates for the only evening meeting of its 2019 schedule which takes place on May 29.   While the event is open to all, […]

Cartmel’s Louis Roederer restaurant gets a pre-season makeover

23/04/2019

A PRESTIGIOUS dining venue which welcomes hundreds of racegoers every year has had a major revamp ahead of the 2019 racing season.   Bosses at Cartmel Racecourse have invested a five-figure sum in the Louis Roederer restaurant to ensure it offers an unrivalled experience to guests.   Iconic images from the course and the world […]