Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse 6su2t
News from Stratford Racecourse 1r291
Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Stratford Racecourse News 3z5au
About Stratford-Upon-Avon Racecourse 4a81i
National Hunt 54070
Racing, Interrupted g1h3e
Steeple chasing has officially taken place at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse since 1755. However, racing was suspended in 1776 after local farmers complained their crops were being ruined. 4b3c4a
Lottery 1g3s1s
Racing started at the racecourse again in 1836 and in 1839 Lottery won a chase at the track before going on to win the Aintree Grand National – he then repeated his win at Stratford the following year.
The Stratford Race Company 321gi
The Stratford Race Company was formed in 1922 and proceeded to improve the facilities and acquire extra land, which enabled the track circuit to be enlarged and a water jump to be built in front of the stands. The Jump races are now held throughout the summer months.
Campsite 5j5y3i
Stratford Racecourse is also home to a campsite, and many events take place in the centre course – it was the first racecourse in the UK to form a Racecourse Entertainments Committee.
Important Races/Festivals 4y104y
- May – Foxhunters Champion Chase, the final leg of the Hunters Chase Crown, after the Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters.
- July – Stratford Summer Cup.
Directions 4m1q1x
- Road: The course is between Junction 15 of the M40 and Junction 7 of the M5.
- Rail: Stratford Station is a 25-minute walk from the course.
- Website: www.stratfordracecourse.net
- Telephone: 01789 26794
The Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse Directory - Local Services 3r3t
Travelling to Stratford Races? Want to know where to stay, where to eat, where to get your hair and nails done? How about where the best pubs are and the name of a reliable taxi? We can help. Check back frequently – this section is updated on a regular basis.
