Friday 28 December 2012

Boxing Day Fun!

With Christmas and Boxing Day now behind us, we'd just like to thank everyone who came along to a very wet racecourse on the 26th. Just under 3500 people came to the racecourse, and although the wind and rain were against us, everyone seemed in high spirits! 


Now that we are past the crazy period, we are looking forward to January and beyond! If you would like to come along to the racecourse in January, Grandstand tickets are totally free of charge, thanks to sponsorship from www.Bookmakers.co.uk. To get your tickets, simply do one of the following - 

  • Call 01902 390000 - Choose from any of the fixtures on our website http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/horse-racing/fixtures. Tell us the fixture date you would like to come along to and the amount of tickets needed.
  • Email info@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk with your full name, address, telephone number, fixture date (s) and number of tickets required.
  • Order tickets online - simply visit the website http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/horse-racing/freeracing.

If you are looking forward to our Saturday Live Music Schedule, fear not, music is back with a bang on February 9th with a live Bee Gees tribute! Ringside and Horizons bookings are now being taken, call 01902 390000 or visit the live music page to view all of our bands in 2013 http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/horse-racing/livemusicevenings

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Limited Availability...

With Boxing Day racing just over 1 week away, and with another record crowd expected, here is a quick update for ticket availability-

Grandstand Enclosure - Good Availability - £15.00 per person.
Premier Enclosure - Good Availability, £25.00 per person.
Ringside Restaurant - Good Availability - £49.50 includes racecourse admission, racecards, a three course carvery meal and guaranteed seating for the live band and disco.
Horizons Restaurant - SOLD OUT

As always under 18's are admitted FREE into the racecourse! Timings for the day are - gates open at 11.30pm, with the first race at 1.40pm. These times are subject to change so check back on the website.

We've got live music throughout the day and after racing, face painting for kids and of course exciting racing! We hope to see you on Boxing Day!

P.S...If you can't make it on Boxing Day, don't forget that racing is FREE in January for all racegoers! Book tickets online as usual, or email info@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk with the fixture date and the amount of tickets you would like. See you in January!

Thursday 13 December 2012

Record Breaking Saturday!

If your coming along to the racecourse this Saturday you are in for a treat! We now have 14 races on Saturday 15th December, gates open at 12.05pm, first race is 2.05pm with the last race at 9.20pm.  If you are coming along on the day - best of all you only have to pay once! Grandstand tickets for the whole day are £10.00pp, Premier Admission for the whole day is £20.00pp!


If you are already booked into one of our Restaurants or Hospitality Suites, you will have the option to come earlier into either the Premier or Grandstand enclosures. Ringside, Horizons and the Hospitality Suites will open as usual at 4.20pm. For more information call 01902 390000.

Tuesday 11 December 2012

FREE tickets and Christmas Countdown....

We've got a massive January for you! Now in its fourth year, January racing at Wolverhampton Racecourse, sponsored by bookmakers.co.uk will be FREE again! Grandstand admission is free to all racegoers, all you have to do to get your tickets is - 

  • Call 01902 390000 - Choose from any of our January fixtures (click here). Tell us the fixture date you would like to come along to and the amount of tickets needed.
  • Email info@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk with your full name, address, telephone number, fixture date (s) and number of tickets required.
  • Order tickets online - simply click on the desired fixture here.
We are also offering discounted tickets for the Premier Enclosure, £5.00 per person, and also a discounted rate in the Horizons Restaurant - just £33.95 per person. The Horizons package includes:-
  • Racecourse entrance
  • Race card
  • Three course lunch or dinner
Set high in the main grandstand, Horizons is one of the most stylish venues in racing. Guests can enjoy an afternoon or evening of fine food, wine and live racing in this contemporary designed restaurant. For excitement and atmosphere Horizons is the perfect dining option.

See you in January!!!

With just 15 days to go until one of our biggest fixtures of the year, Boxing Day Racing, we thought we'd give you an update for availability for remaining fixtures in December!

We still have availability for our Elvis Christmas Party on Friday 21st December, priced at £37.95 per person. An Elvis tribute act will be performing live with classic dance tracks from our resident DJ till late! This is a great evening for last minute work parties or family get-togethers. http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/christmas-2012/elvis-christmas-party-nights.html

We are expecting a massive crowd for our fixture that gets bigger every year, Boxing Day Racing! Racecourse mascot Freddie Furlong will be out and about for the kids and we have racing, merriment and a live singer after racing for the adults, Boxing Day really is a fun day for the whole family. Grandstand Enclosure is £15.00 per person, Premier Enclosure £25.00 per person, all under 18's are admitted free.

Celebrate 2013 with us! For over 18's only, our New Year's Eve party is a great evening of excellent food, great live entertainment and an electric party atmosphere, making us the perfect venue for your New Year celebration. Enjoy a delicious four course meal followed by entertainment from superb live band Capital Groove. The band will be followed by a lively disco to welcome in 2013! The package, priced at £48.50 per person includes:
  • Four course dinner
  • Live entertainment from Capital Groove
  • Lively music until late
  • The dress code is smart, evening wear for the ladies and suits for gentlemen. We regret that no children may be admitted to the New Year's Eve Party. Vegetarian options are available.