Where can I go racing in England this week and how can I buy tickets?

Spectators can return to racecourses in England in limited numbers from Monday, May 17, it was announced on Monday.

Up to 4,000 spectators, or 50 per cent of capacity, whatever is less, will be allowed, although specific numbers will depend on individual racecourses. Bigger venues may be allowed up to 10,000, a figure Royal Ascot is seeking for its meeting beginning on June 15.

In Scotland, the current roadmap allows for crowds of up to 500 seated or 250 standing from May 17 if venues so choose. Racing remains behind closed doors in Wales and Ireland.

What are the guidelines?

All tickets must be bought in advance, to comply with government guidance and test and trace regulations.

As a rule, racecourses will not be checking temperatures of spectators on arrival, but local variances may occasionally apply. Face coverings will be needed indoors.

Food and drink will be available. Customers must be seated when drinking alcohol.

Where can I go racing?

Monday, May 17

Carlisle
First race: 1.00
Tickets: £15 general admission, allowing access to all areas on the ground floor.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/carlisle

Ffos Las
Racing behind closed doors.

Redcar
First race: 1.20
Tickets: £12 grandstand enclosure. Outdoor ticket, no inside seating available.
Website: redcarracing.co.uk

Leicester
First race: 5.05
Tickets: £16 general admission. Outdoor ticket.
Website: leicester-racecourse.co.uk

Windsor
First race: 5.20
Tickets: £19 general admission. Access to the paddock lawns and Royal Windsor grandstand.
Website: windsor-racecourse.co.uk

Tuesday, May 18

Brighton
First race: 1.00
Tickets: £14 general admission. Grandstand viewing.
Website: brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Nottingham
First race: 1.10
Tickets: £15 general admission. Outdoors with view of the parade ring, racecourse and winner's enclosure.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/nottingham

Wolverhampton
First race: 1.20
Tickets: £10 general admission. Outdoor ticket with limited indoor facilities.
Website: wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Huntingdon
Behind closed doors due to damage to stands from flooding. Crowds return in October.

Hexham
First race: 5.05
Tickets: General admission unavailable, only members and shareholders can attend.
Website: hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Yarmouth: set to race on Wednesday weekCredit: Edward Whitaker

Wednesday, May 19

Yarmouth
First race: 1.00
Tickets: £15 general admission. Outdoor ticket.
Website: greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk

Warwick
First race: 1.15
Tickets: Sold out.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/warwick

Ayr
Racing behind closed doors.

Southwell
First race: 5.10
Tickets: £12 general admission. Outdoor ticket.
Website: southwell-racecourse.co.uk

Kempton
First race: 5.25
Tickets: £10 general admission. Access to grandstand and racecourse facilities.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/kempton

Thursday, May 20

Lingfield
First race: 1.00
Tickets: £18 general admission. Grandstand ticket.
Website: lingfieldpark.co.uk

Market Rasen
First race: 1.10
Tickets: £15 general admission. Access to grandstand and parade ring but not the pre-parade ring or winner's enclosure.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/marketrasen

Wolverhampton
First race: 1.20
Tickets: £10 general admission. Grandstand ticket.
Website: wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Chelmsford
Racing behind closed doors.

Sandown
First race: 5.25
Tickets: £20 general admission. Grandstand enclosure with view of racecourse and parade ring.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown

Friday, May 21

Haydock
First race: 1.00
Tickets: £17.50 general admission. Grandstand and paddock ticket.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/haydock

Goodwood
First race: 1.10
Tickets: £36 for pre-registered members and guests. Richmond and Gordon enclosure ticket with viewing areas. General admission currently unavailable.
Website: goodwood.com

Bath
First race: 1.50
Tickets: £21 general admission. Grandstand ticket.
Website: bath-racecourse.co.uk

Worcester
First race: 5.40
Tickets: £18 general admission. Access to the centre of the course but no paddock viewing.
Website: worcester-racecourse.co.uk

Catterick
First race: 5.45
Tickets: £15 general admission. Grandstand and paddock enclosure.
Website: catterickbridge.co.uk

Goodwood: will welcome crowds for its two-day meetingCredit: Edward Whitaker

Saturday, May 22

Goodwood
First race: 1.05
Tickets: £36 for pre-registered members and guests. Richmond and Gordon enclosure ticket with viewing areas. General admission currently unavailable.
Website: goodwood.com

Haydock
First race: 1.20
Tickets: £20 general admission. Grandstand and paddock.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/haydock

Newmarket (July course)
First race: 1.25
Tickets: General admission sold out, hospitality available.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket

York
First race: 2.05
Tickets: £42 general admission. Grandstand and paddock with course enclosure facilities.
Website: yorkracecourse.co.uk

Lingfield
First race: 5.20
Tickets: £20 general admission. Grandstand ticket.
Website: lingfieldpark.co.uk

Stratford
First race: 5.40
Tickets: £15 general admission. Access to the centre of the course with racecard.
Website: stratfordracecourse.net

Sunday, May 23

Nottingham
First race: 1.45
Tickets: £15 general admission. Views of the parade ring, racecourse and winner's enclosure.
Website: thejockeyclub.co.uk/nottingham

Fakenham
First race: 1.55
Tickets: No general admission. Limited to members and guests on caravan site. Hospitality sold out.
Website: fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

Read more on the return of spectators:

Spectators are here again and racing must hope there will be no turning back (Members' Club)

Tracks thrilled to have crowds back but cost of Covid could linger for 18 months (Members' Club)

'We've really missed the buzz' – courses ready for return of racegoers on Monday

Getting back on track: everything returning racegoers need to know

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