Course Walk

The start point for the tour is in the centre of the course. If accessing from the Grandstand side, you will see the archway located near the Princess Royal stand.

A team of Racemakers will be at the start to help guide you around the Course Tour.

The Course Tour is free.

Please make your way to the centre of the Course, as directed by the signs, and go to the Course Walk chalet to pick up your Walking Tour brochure. The Walking Tour will take approximately one hour to complete.

Please note that this is not a full, historical guided tour but more of an opportunity to see the fences prior to racing.

Thursday

• Walking Tours will start from 11:00am with the last tour at 12:00pm.

Friday

• Walking Tours will start from 10:30am with the last tour at 11:15am.

Saturday

• Walking Tours will start from 10:00am with the last tour at 11:00am.

Our friendly team of Racemakers will be on hand during Grand National Thursday and Ladies Day to take you and your group on walking tours should you wish to have more in-depth information. Due to lower demand in recent years, there won’t be minibuses available on either of these days.

Please make your way to the centre of the Course, as directed by the signs, and go to the Walking Tour chalet to pick up your Walking Tour brochure and enamel souvenir badge. The Walking Tour will take approximately one hour to complete, and you will be taken to Becher’s Brook where the tour will terminate. Your Racemaker will walk you back to the start line, or you can continue round the Course on your own, as you wish.

The non-grandstand side of the Course will close 15 minutes prior to racing, and you will not be able to cross the Course.

Yes, it’s still possible to walk the Course. Our friendly team of Racemakers will provide you with a Walking Tour brochure, free of charge, which will have information about the fences you will see on your tour. If report directly to the Walking Tour chalet, you will receive an enamel course tour souvenir badge.

In the event of severe wind and rain, you may not be permitted to access the centre of the Course and therefore, walking will not be available.

Please be aware that this is entirely outdoors, therefore it is advisable to bring a coat or jacket with you.