PRIVATE FACILITIES
For anyone wishing to have their own private room we offer well appointed and excellently positioned facilities. All have a private balcony, CCTV, private bar area, totesport facilities, and the option to enjoy a served meal or an informal buffet.
SPECIAL OFFER IN 2010
For every box booked between May and September, you will qualify for a free box at one of the meetings in April or October (subject to availability). The box hire will be free - however admission badges and any catering requirements that you have will still be chargeable.
Call the Racecourse Office on 01977 781307 for further details.
Pipalong Room
Situated in the Main Stand opposite the Winning Post and will accommodate 20-25 people.

Dalby Stand Private Boxes
We are now able to offer 18 superbly situated private boxes in our Dalby Stand. Boxes can accommodate between 16 and 130 guests.
What Is Included?
All prices include room hire, admission badges and full use of all the facilities throughout the Racecourse. Guests in all the private facilities receive a complimentary pen, racecard and free car parking facilities on the day.
Payment Terms
A £200 deposit is required to secure a private facility and full payment is required at least six weeks prior to the event.
A refund will be given for any unused badges that are returned to the Secretary’s Office before the first race on the day.
All prices are subject to VAT.
There are two ways that you can book a Private Facility at Pontefract Racecourse. We offer all inclusive dining packages or parties may wish to 'build' their own bespoke package.
The BESPOKE package allows you to book your private hospitality box, entrance badges and catering requirements separately.
The ALL INCLUSIVE package means that we do this for you and you have an all inclusive price per head.
We have not increased any prices in 2010 - in fact some have been reduced. The prices depend on your specific raceday. There are 2 pricing tiers:
Tier 1: Tier 2:
Tuesday 13th April Friday Evening 28th May (Irish Night)
Monday 19th April Monday Evening 7th June (Singles Night)
Wednesday 28th April Monday 28th June (Wimbledon Day)
Sunday 20th June (Fathers Day Family Day) Tuesday 6th July
Sunday 25th July (Family Day) Friday Evening 16th July (Red Shirt Night)
Sunday 15th August (Family Day) Wednesday 4th August (Ladies Day)
Thursday 16th September
Thursday 23rd September
Monday 4th October (Trinidad & Tobago Day)
Monday 18th October
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The first option is the build your own package:
BESPOKE PACKAGES
Tier 1 Tier 2
Pipalong Room (inc 16 badges) £640 £735
Boxes 1 and 10 (inc 16 badges) £765 £890
Boxes 2 to 6 (inc 16 badges) £685 £790
Boxes 11 to 16 (inc 16 badges) £685 £790
Box 7 and 17 (inc 24 badges) £895 £1020
Box 8 and 18 (inc 32 badges) £1065 £1200
Box 9 and 19 (inc 24 badges) £975 £1120
On top of this box price, you need to purchase admission badges (at £19 each) and any food or drink that you require. For sample menus please click here or to speak to our caterers, CGC Events about your food requirements please call 0113 287 6387.
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The second option is the all inclusive option. Remember, you do NOT need to add box price, or badge price or food to the prices quoted below. They are fully inclusive prices per person (excl VAT).
ALL INCLUSIVE DINING PACKAGES
Gold Dining Package – Champagne reception with canapés, silver served four course lunch with coffee, full afternoon tea
Tier 1 Tier 2
£103 £110
Silver Dining Package – Silver served three course lunch with coffee, light afternoon tea.
Tier 1 Tier 2
£73 £80
Gold Buffet Package – Champagne reception with canapés, special collation of hot and cold buffet lunch (waitress assisted) with coffee, full afternoon tea.
Tier 1 Tier 2
£95 £100
Silver Buffet Package – A hot finger buffet served with cocktail sandwiches and pork pie with pickles, followed by a choice of dessert and coffee.
Tier 1 Tier 2
£67 £72
Please call 01977 702210 or 01977 781307 or email hospitality@pontefract-races.co.uk for further details.
A dress code is in operation for all Private Facilities – Smart Casual, no scruffy jeans, sportswear, shorts or trainers.
ANNUAL BOXES
If you would be interested in taking one of our corporate hospitality boxes for the whole season, please contact us on 01977 702210 or 01977 781307.



