Friday 29 August 2025
Family Festival Friday
Under 18s race for free!
This raceday has now passed, click here view our upcoming racedays at Sandown Park Racecourse.
Family entertainment is returning to Sandown Park for 2025!
End this year's summer holidays on a high and enjoy one last day out with your family as we open our gates to families far and wide for one last summer party.
You'll be able to take in seven thrilling races out on the track throughout the day, as well as take part in a whole host of family fun throughout the day including fun fair rides, carnival games, face painters and more - all free of charge!
Watch the highlights from the 2024 Shetland Grand National at Sandown Park and see why Family Festival Friday is a must-visit! Experience all the drama on the track, then meet the Shetland stars in person after they have raced at 1:15pm, and their extremely determined jockeys!
Don't forget - Under 18s go FREE!
Timings and Races subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
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| 1.15pm | The Killik & Co Shetland Grand National | 1f |
| 2.15pm | THE WOBURN PARTNERS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES | 5f 10y |
| 2.45pm | THE Killik & Co HANDICAP STAKES | 5f 10y |
| 3.15pm | THE CHASEMORE FARM EBF MAIDEN STAKES | 7f |
| 3.50pm | THE HWFA WILLIAMS - FOUNDER OF SANDOWN PARK HANDICAP STAKES | 1m |
| 4.25pm | THE FRANC JAMES TIES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES | 1m |
| 4.58pm | The National Racehorse Week Handicap Stakes | 1m 1f 209y |
Entertainment for our youngest Racegoers!
You can expect to enjoy a whole host of FREE family entertainment at our Family Festival Friday including:
- Face painters
- DJ
- Petting Zoo
- Shetland Grand National
- Carnival Games
- Fair Ground Rides
- Two Fire Engines
- Sweets & Ice Cream Stand
Entertainment Key Timings
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12:30 |
Gates open |
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13:00 |
Shetlands Parade |
Parade Ring |
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13:15 |
Shetland Race |
Track |
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13:30 |
Paddington Meet and Greet and Jockey Masterclass |
Picnic enclosure and Stage Area |
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14:20 |
Equisicor challenge |
Stage area |
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14:20 |
Painted horse talk |
Horsepower zone |
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14:45 |
Bubble Party |
Stage area |
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15:30 |
Mascot Race |
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16:00 |
Equisicor challenge |
Stage area |
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16:00 |
Painted horse talk |
Horsepower zone |
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16:30 |
Paddington Meet and Greet |
Picnic enclosure and Stage Area |
Back By Popular Demand
Our ever-popular kids lunchboxes will make a return this year and can be purchased from the Crackle & Hum food station for just £3.49. Be quick those as these are very popular and sell out fast.
Don't also miss a reat chance to win some fantastic prizes on your way into the racecourse. Inside our main entrance you'll get the chance to spin the wheel for your chance to win, with prizes including:
- Ice Cream Vouchers
- Lunch Box Vouchers
- Free Soft Drinks
- Sweets and goodies
Equus Restaurant Offer!
Our exciting restaurant packages combine stunning food with incredible views. Enjoy a day to remember with premium service, delicious à la carte fine dining, and fantastic views of the track and Parade Ring.
That's why when dining with us at the Equus Restaurant at our Family Festival Friday, one child under 12 can eat for free per paying adult.
