Wolverhampton Racecourse is owned by Arena Racing Company, the largest racecourse operator in the UK. We are proud that in 1994, HRH Queen Elizabeth II re-opened the new Wolverhampton Racecourse. Britain's first floodlit racecourse, Wolverhampton Racecourse now welcome 120,000 visitors each year across 80 race fixtures, music live events and conferences.In 2014, a major investment into a new high-performance Tapeta track was completed, a surface that wasn't yet used in Great Britain. After a three month resurfacing period, the racecourse opened for business again with our first meeting on the Tapeta track, receiving excellent reviews from jockeys, trainers, owners and racegoers.
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There are several boxing day horse racing fixtures across the UK, and Wolverhampton is well renowned for its festive racing. With a floodlit, all-weather track, and several cosy hospitality options, we love to celebrate this festive bank holiday with you. If you're looking for activities for the family on Boxing Day in the West Midlands, Boxing Day racing is an exciting and cost-effective option.
Wolverhampton Races ladies day provides a whole day dedicated to celebrating women everywhere and offers a chance to show off your unique style and personality. A thrilling day packed with racing, fashion and exciting entertainment. Ladies race days have become increasingly popular as a ladies day out idea, and are a fantastic excuse to get dressed up, don a hat or fascinator, and spend a day out with the ladies in your life. Whether you are a regular attendee of horse racing, or a complete beginner, you will be welcomed at Wolverhampton.
Our family fun days are a fantastic day out for the family whether you're based in the West Midlands and looking for something local, or looking to easily travel to a central location. At Wolverhampton Racecourse, under 18's are permitted free entry to most of our fixtures when they are accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Reviews (10)
Dawn Hunt
May 30, 2022
Sam Worrall
May 08, 2022
Bernard Murphy
Apr 29, 2022
As members of a racing syndicate we attended Wolverhampton racecourse on Tuesday 12th April and our experience was totally positive. The staff were both welcoming and efficient while the food provided was excellent. Ease of access to viewing the actual racing only added to our experience. Great night out.
Janet Attwood
Apr 26, 2022
Enjoyed the horse racing spectating side of the day but very disappointed food wise. We checked the menu before visiting as my daughter is celiac and it clearly said on there that gluten free food was available. Unfortunately this was not the case, the hotel did gluten free food but not the racecourse restaurant. We asked to speak to the chef and he said he could get gluten free chips from 'upstairs' and a gluten free bun with meat and gravy.
As anyone who is celiac knows, if they eat anything with gluten in they can be very poorly so my daughter chose to just have the chips but only ate one or two as she was understandably very uneasy and quite upset. Had we have known about this we would have eaten beforehand and as you can appreciate this did put a damper on what should have been a lovely family day out.
As anyone who is celiac knows, if they eat anything with gluten in they can be very poorly so my daughter chose to just have the chips but only ate one or two as she was understandably very uneasy and quite upset. Had we have known about this we would have eaten beforehand and as you can appreciate this did put a damper on what should have been a lovely family day out.
Kate Roberts
Apr 16, 2022
I went for a family fun day so I will rate my experience on that. It is incredibly expensive to eat and drink there, especially as a family. I appreciate that it's not going to be cheap but to pay double price for half a portion is really scraping the barrel. Running it over lunch time and tea time when people are not allowed to take in food or drinks is forcing people to pay out a small fortune.
I understand it's a business but I expect a little more for my money. Inside it was an absolute shambles. Staff were not telling people where to order food from or queue. One menu placed on a table in front of where you pay so people were in the queue but couldn't decide what they wanted until they got there and held up queues more. Staff are obviously used to this and so disinterested in their role that they almost seek to hide away.
I heard several people mentioning about the ketchup being empty to the ladies behind the stand and nothing was done until an hour later when it was mentioned to a young lad with dark hair. Also it's good to note that it's a cashless site. I heard a lot of people moaning about that. (You may wonder why I am so focused on this, it's because I spent longer here than anywhere else all day due to the disorganisation of it!).
The funday itself with the activities were really good and kept the children entertained. I'm not sure what was on offer justified the amount of spending we had to do, we could have gone to a theme park and ate there for less but overall it was a lot of fun hence I have given three stars. In summary it was a good day but awful value for money.
I understand it's a business but I expect a little more for my money. Inside it was an absolute shambles. Staff were not telling people where to order food from or queue. One menu placed on a table in front of where you pay so people were in the queue but couldn't decide what they wanted until they got there and held up queues more. Staff are obviously used to this and so disinterested in their role that they almost seek to hide away.
I heard several people mentioning about the ketchup being empty to the ladies behind the stand and nothing was done until an hour later when it was mentioned to a young lad with dark hair. Also it's good to note that it's a cashless site. I heard a lot of people moaning about that. (You may wonder why I am so focused on this, it's because I spent longer here than anywhere else all day due to the disorganisation of it!).
The funday itself with the activities were really good and kept the children entertained. I'm not sure what was on offer justified the amount of spending we had to do, we could have gone to a theme park and ate there for less but overall it was a lot of fun hence I have given three stars. In summary it was a good day but awful value for money.
Claire
Apr 12, 2022
Fiona Moran
Mar 10, 2022
First time of visiting. Very relaxed meeting. Racing was good, and lovely to see the horses up close on the parade ground. Only reason it's not got another star was that the beer was not great according to my husband, I don't drink it myself. He left his. However when the ladies came to clear the glasses she enquired why he'd left it, and immediately offered to change it for a Guinness.
So that was really good service to rectify what may have been a unusual bad lot of beer. However I would suggest they check their pipes to make sure it was only a one off. As people who do go racing expect a decent pint to be served. As they are already paying over the odds and are there also for the social aspect as well as the racing. So a decent tasting beer is important
So that was really good service to rectify what may have been a unusual bad lot of beer. However I would suggest they check their pipes to make sure it was only a one off. As people who do go racing expect a decent pint to be served. As they are already paying over the odds and are there also for the social aspect as well as the racing. So a decent tasting beer is important
Evan Davis
Mar 07, 2022
Paul Disley
Jan 14, 2022
Great night out at Dunstall Park, amazing views from the Horizon restaurant overlooking the whole racecourse. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the table service was really quick considering it was a Friday night. Food was excellent, in particular the steak with peppercorn sauce & the chocolate truffle brownie! Managed to bag a few winners to top off a fantastic night, will definitely be going back!
Jason Tillyard
Dec 23, 2021
