PONTEFRACT RACES are run by PONTEFRACT PARK RACE COMPANY LIMITED, a company registered in England No. 159754 whose address within Great Britain is The Administration Office, Pontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4QD.
You can either buy a single annual badge for yourself (or as a gift for someone else), or we offer Joint Annual Badges for husband and wife or partners living at the same address. The costs are:
A Single Annual Badge is £220 (£215 if purchased before the 1st January)
A Joint Annual Badge is £305 (£299 if purchased before the 1st January)
Annual Badge Memberships include:
16 DAYS AT PONTEFRACT PLUS FREE EXCHANGE DAYS AT A NUMBER OF RACECOURSES UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY.
DISCOUNTS ON THE PARK SUITE RESTAURANT TO ANNUAL BADGE HOLDERS EACH RACEDAY – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
EXCLUSIVE TRIP AND VIP RACEDAY FOR UP TO 50 ANNUAL BADGE HOLDERS
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE ANNUAL BADGE HOLDER BAR IN THE PREMIER ENCLOSURE
Picnic Enclosure Turnstiles: £7
Picnic Enclosure Cars to Course: £15
Sundays
Premier Enclosure: £25
Grandstand and Paddock: £19
Picnic Enclosure Turnstiles: £8
Picnic Enclosure Cars to Course: £22
Friday Evenings/ Ladies Day
Premier Enclosure: £30
Grandstand and Paddock: £22
Picnic Enclosure Turnstiles: £8
Picnic Enclosure Cars to Course: £20
Discounts available for OAP’s and Students.
Under 18’s Race for FREE as always.
We offer OAPs a discount of £5 off ‘on the day’ prices into the Premier, Grandstand & Paddock or £3 off ‘on the day’ prices into the Picnic Enclosure. Prices for OAP’s (and students) are therefore:
Midweek/ Monday Evenings:
Premier: £17
Grandstand & Paddock: £11
Picnic Enclosure: £4
Sundays
Premier: £20
Grandstand & Paddock: £14
Picnic Enclosure: £5
Friday Evenings/ Ladies Day
Premier: £25
Grandstand & Paddock: £17
Picnic Enclosure: £5
The OAP discount applies to those 60 and over.
If you’re lucky enough to look younger than your age, then please do not be offended if we ask for proof of age!
OAP tickets can now be booked in advance. However, you may be asked for proof of age when having your ticket scanned on entry.
If you have an NUS card, please bring it with you and you will be able to get discounts of £5 off the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock or £3 off into the Picnic Enclosure:
Midweek/ Monday Evenings:
Premier: £17
Grandstand & Paddock: £11
Picnic Enclosure: £4
Sundays
Premier: £20
Grandstand & Paddock: £14
Picnic Enclosure: £5
Friday Evenings/ Ladies Day
Premier: £25
Grandstand & Paddock: £17
Picnic Enclosure: £5
Student tickets can now be booked in advance. However, you will be asked for your NUS card when having your ticket scanned on entry.
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK including Pontefract Racecourse.
We have dedicated a limited amount of free tickets per race meeting to be redeemed by Blue Light Card Holders. To apply for one of our fixtures please visit www.bluelightcard.co.uk
Blue Light adds horse racing events one month in advance and they are all on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
Please contact Blue Light Card directly with any issues.
There are no further reductions for racegoers with accessibility needs.
However, if a racegoer requires a personal assistant, then the personal assistant is admitted free of charge.
Our staff are aware that not all accessibility needs are visible – to avoid embarrassment, if you are a personal assistant and have identification of this, please do bring it with you.
Personal Assistant Ticket Terms & Conditions
At Pontefract Racecourse, we are committed to providing all customers with the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful experience with each visit. Our access officer is Richard Hammill who can be reached on 01977 781307 and is available to answer any questions you may have in advance about your raceday.
As such, should you require a personal assistant in order to visit the racecourse, you are entitled to apply for one complimentary admission ticket for a nominated individual. This needs to be for the same event as you have purchased and is only valid once you have purchased a valid admission ticket for yourself.
The personal assistant must be able to provide you with appropriate assistance which might include:
assisting you in moving around the racecourse;
helping you evacuate the racecourse in the event of an emergency;
accompanying and/or assist you in using the racecourse’s toilets;
assisting you in purchasing refreshments and food or using other services.
Please note that the personal assistant admission policy does not apply to disabled persons 17 and under as it is racecourse policy that all persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied at all times in any event by a responsible adult who must purchase their own ticket.
The complimentary admission ticket provided to your personal assistant will carry the same conditions as the admission ticket that you hold.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for complimentary personal assistant admission are regularly reviewed and the racecourse reserves the right to update them from time to time. Currently, those who receive one of the following benefits are eligible to apply for a free personal assistant ticket:
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Additionally, people who are Registered Blind are also eligible.
Please note that, in all cases, the racecourse reserves the right to nevertheless decline to accept an application or to request additional supporting documentation if, in the racecourse’s view and discretion, there is reasonable doubt that the applicant would be at a substantial disadvantage in attending without a personal assistant given the accessible facilities and services available at the racecourse.
Required Supporting Documentation
When applying for your complimentary personal assistant ticket the following supporting documentation will be required in respect of one of the benefits referred to above:
A copy of the awarding letter from DWP or statement confirming receipt of the allowance;
Photo ID which matches the details of the recipient of the above.
Alternatively, if you are a Registered Blind Person then a photocopy of certification and matching photo ID is required.
Please note that a Blue Badge is not accepted as evidence of eligibility.
How to apply
Complimentary personal assistant tickets must be booked in advance, either by telephone (01977 781307) or online at https://www.pontefract-races.co.uk/tickets/
Our staff are aware that not all accessibility needs are visible – to avoid embarrassment, if you are a personal assistant and have identification of this, please do bring it with you.
Pontefract Racecourse participate in the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, a nationwide initiative for those with accessibility needs that may not be visible. A sunflower lanyard discretely signals to staff that the person wearing the lanyard may need additional support or a little more time when attending racedays.
Guests are welcome to bring their own lanyards or to register in advance by contacting us. Sunflower lanyards can also be collected at certain entrance points. If you would like more information, please ask a member of staff.
Accompanied children under 18 are admitted free into EVERY enclosure on EVERY raceday.
October
Monday 21st October - Season Finale and National Hunt Handover
Monday 21st October 2024
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.15pm
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April
Tuesday 8th April - 2025 Season Opener
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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Monday 14th April - OAP Free Day
Monday 14th April 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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Wednesday 30th April – National Horseracing College Charity Day
Wednesday 30th April 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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May
Friday (Eve) 23rd May - Music Night
Friday 23rd May 2025
Gates open: 4.30pm | First race: 6.00pm
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June
Monday (Eve) 9th June - Racing For Everyone
Monday 9th June 2025
Gates open: 4.30pm | First race: 6.00pm
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Sunday 22nd June - Family Day
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Gates open: 11.30am | First race: 2.00pm
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Monday 30th June - The Art of Racing Part 1
Monday 30th June 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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July
Tuesday 8th July - Pipalong Stakes Raceday
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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Friday (Eve) 18th July - Music Night and Beer Festival
Friday 18th July 2025
Gates open: 4.30pm | First race: 6.00pm
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Sunday 27th July - Family Day
Sunday 27th July 2025
Gates open: 11.30am | First race: 2.00pm
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August
Wednesday 6th August - Ladies Day
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Gates open: 12.00pm | First race: 2.00pm
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Sunday 17th August - Family Day
Sunday 17th August 2025
Gates open: 11.30am | First race: 2.00pm
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September
Thursday 18th September - The Art of Racing Part 2