Cheltenham Festival Tickets 2020

The Top 10 Cheltenham Festival Ticket Questions

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Last updated: 21 Feb 2020

Freetips staff 21 Feb 2020

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Here's the top 10 Cheltenham Festival Questions we hear every year.

Which Day is the best Day for Cheltenham?

All days at Cheltenham are full of top-quality races, including thrilling novice contests, exciting handicaps, and prestigious Graded races. Tickets for the opening Tuesday and Gold Cup Friday sell out a faster than the middle two days, but those in attendance on Wednesday or Thursday can still look forward to a truly stellar card.

Should I buy tickets in advance for Cheltenham?

Some tickets can be purchased on the day, but if you are serious about attending the Festival, leave nothing to chance and book in advance. You don't want to risk buying tickets from ticket touts at Cheltenham.

What's the best enclosure at the Cheltenham Racecourse?

The Best Mate and Tattersalls Enclosure tickets are best suited to casual punters, who enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Cheltenham betting tip ring and the feel of the steel railing beneath their hands as they cheer their horses home.

Do I need a racecard?

Purchasing a racecard is a must when you attend the Cheltenham Festival. Not only does it provide you with a detailed look at all the races that day, but it contains feature articles, tips to the races and acts as a wonderful memento of your day at Prestbury Park. Racecards can be bought on the day, but if you select the Cheltenham Saver option on Best Mate and Tattersalls Enclosure options, the racecard will be included in your purchase.

What are the best options for Groups at Cheltenham?

If you are traveling to Cheltenham in a party of 15 or more than Group 15 ticket options are perfect for buying in bulk. You can save yourself a substantial amount of money if you book Group 15 tickets in advance.

What is the Guineas Grandstand?

The Guineas Grandstand is a hugely popular ticket option, especially with the army of Irish fans who make the yearly pilgrimage to Prestbury Park. As you would expect, tickets in this area are highly sought-after and sell out quick, but if you can bag yourself either Club or Tattersalls tickets in the Guineas Grandstand, the atmosphere will be electric!

What is the Final Flight Bar?

A go-to spot during the Festival is the Final Flight Bar, situated in the Club Enclosure right on top of the winning post. Final Flight Package tickets may scale the upper echelons of many punter’s budgets, but the atmosphere is incredible and the view of the finishing line is, quite frankly, unrivaled.

What's the food like at Cheltenham Racecourse?

If the culinary offering served up in the many refreshment stalls is not refined enough for your palette, then one of Cheltenham’s various Restaurant Packages could be perfect for you and your party as you punt on all the Cheltenham specials.

Are the private boxes any good?

Private Box packages can also be purchased if you want to enjoy the action from a more secluded setting. However, if you are attending the Cheltenham Festival for the very first time, we highly recommend you share your experience with the throngs of passionate fans, who are all at Prestbury Park for the same reasons you are – to have a fantastic day out, soak in the atmosphere and witness sporting history being written.

Can you book restaurants in advance for Cheltenham?

All in all, there are ten Restaurant Packages available, ranging from the Moscow Flyer Package, right up to the Chez Roux Package – which includes a champagne reception, canapes, a four-course meal, and afternoon tea. Obviously, the level of cuisine you will consume goes up as the price of the package increases, but with every restaurant package, you will receive general Club admission, an official racecard and car parking tickets for one or two people.