We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sandown Park Racecourse.
Your raceday experience may be slightly different this summer.
With excitement on the track and a colourful spectacle all around we promise to look after you from the moment you arrive. With our facilities being regularly cleaned and our racecourse staff trained to comply will all current guidance, you can rest assured that we will do our utmost to make your day as enjoyable and safe as possible.
When you return things will probably look a little different to your last racecourse visit but we have been racing safely behind closed doors for many months. We have been in close liaison throughout with our industry colleagues, sporting authorities, and the Government to share best practice and continue to provide a safe environment for your return to live racing.
Please see below and visit our Welcome Back hub for further information.
Information for your Raceday
Parking
- All parking is located in the Portsmouth Road Car Park and is complimentary for all guests at this event
- Sandown Park is now an NHS Vaccination Site so surrounding roads may be busy. Please allow additional time for your journey
Other Travel
- If arriving by train, please note Esher station is outside Zone 6 so please check your ticket before travelling. The Entrance from the station platform across the centre of the course remains closed for this meeting. Please exit the station onto Station Road and follow the route round the outside of the Racecourse.
Admission & Arrival
- Entry to the Racecourse is via the Main Entrance Foyer
- Please ensure all e-tickets have been allocated to your guests ahead of the event.
- Photo ID matching the details on each ticket will be required to access the Racecourse.
Enclosures
- All tickets are for the Grandstand Enclosure but you will also be able to access some of the Premier Enclosure facilities
Members
- Members have been contacted and issued Grandstand admission tickets to attend.
- Access to the Members Lounge will be allocated via a ballot due to the limited capacities for the initial fixtures.
- The Brasserie will re-open as a drinking zone at this fixture.
- We will be operating cashless sales throughout our food and drink outlets, including concessions. For betting facilities cash payment will still be accepted, but contactless payments are recommended.
- Alcohol may be purchased but can only be consumed while seated. There will be a QR code ordering system in place and our teams will be on hand to support you if required.
- We ask you do not bring any food or drink on to the course. This includes no alcohol or picnics.
Ahead of welcoming you to Sandown Park Racecourse, we would like to make you aware of a few changes to our food and drink service.
We will be operating cashless sales throughout our food and drink outlets, including concessions. For betting facilities cash payment will still be accepted, but contactless payments are recommended.
In line with government guidelines, all drinks must be consumed seated and to make this as smooth as possible for you, we will be using a QR code ordering system. You will be asked to create an account when placing your first order, this same account will allow you to order and pay for drinks throughout the day. Once your account has been created, it can also be used at other Jockey Club Racecourses.
To prepare for your day, please ensure your phone is fully charged, you have a payment card with you to set up your account and you are aware of how to scan QR codes with your phone; (some older android phones may require you to download a QR code reader – this can be done for free from the Google Playstore).
Our team will be on hand throughout the day to assist you with placing your orders and we hope you have an excellent day.
- Face Masks are required in all indoor areas and while viewing the racing from the stepping’s. We actively encourage the use of face masks in all areas to ensure your safety but in uncovered, outdoor areas, it is not mandatory.
- Social distancing will be required around the venue and we ask you to support our teams with this.
- Complimentary racecards will be available at this event.
- Normal Grandstand Dress Code will apply.
- For bookers in the 1875 Lounge and Members you are permitted to wear smart shorts
- For hospitality bookers the usual dress code will apply.
FIND YOUR WAY AROUND
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