THE CHRISTMAS MEETING STARTS IN...
Friday 12 - Saturday 13 December 2025
THE CHRISTMAS MEETING
Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.
The Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales are back on the Friday of The Christmas Meeting, the racing sales will offer a select group of winning and placed point-to-pointers and form horses after racing in the sales ring.
Under 18’s race free, apply for your free children's ticket online.
Entertainment at The Christmas Meeting
WINTER WONDERLAND- SATURDAY ONLY
Step into the Tattersalls Sales Arena to meet Father Christmas's reindeer - and join the elves for gift-making fun; decorating tree ornaments, making bird feeders and christmas pom-pom animals.
Andy Overton is set to fill the afternoon with timeless Christmas classics, the perfect soundtrack to get into the festive spirit!
Keep your eyes peeled when walking around the racecourse, you might just bump into Father & Mrs Christmas out for a stroll!
The Sales Arena Bar will be offering a variety of festive treats, why not warm up with a mulled wine, or indulge in a delicious Christmas muffin. It's also the perfect place to grab lunch with a selction of seasonal sandwiches and children’s snacks.
FESTIVE PHOTOBOOTH - VESTEY BAR - (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
Swing by our festive photobooth and capture the magic of Cheltenham at Christmas. Whether you're celebrating a win or simply enjoying the atmosphere, make sure to leave with a photo finish smile!
CHRISTMAS TIPPING COMPETITION - FRIDAY & SATURDAY
It's finally time to settle that age old debate amongst your friends... which one of you really does give the best tips? Simply tip your winners and submit your ticket before the start of the second race to be in with the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Free entry tickets can be found in your racecard or collected from the Tote and Customer Information Points.
LIVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Join us as the sounds of Christmas fill the air all day long! Enjoy the timeless sound of a traditional choir and a classic brass band performing joyful renditions of Christmas favorites - rich harmonies and bright brass tones capturing the true spirit of the season.
FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK
Get ready to feast your way into the Christmas spirit! Our retail points are serving up delicious seasonal sandwiches, Christmas muffins, and a complimentary mince pie with every hot drink - perfect when treating yourself to a luxurious Baileys Latte or Hot Chocolate.
Indulge in favourites like a Turkey & Cranberry pie, and the legendary 'meat meets bread' turkey roll, loaded with pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce at our Green Grazer outlet.
Festive Dress Competition
Get your Christmas jumper on and don your very best festive headwear - it’s competition time!
We want to see your Christmas spirit, whether it’s your favourite Christmas jumper, a Christmas hat, antlers, or anything in between! Our team will be on the look out for individuals who are looking particularly festive, with plenty of great prizes to award.
So get involved, show us your festive style, and make sure you’re seen - you could be one of our winners!
Tickets
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From £29.50
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Hospitality
Witness exhilarating racing from your base for the day, award-winning dishes using fresh, local, and seasonal produce, served to the highest standard.
From £140
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