Can you bring alcohol to the races?

It is not permitted to bring alcohol into the Racecourse Enclosures. Picnics are only permitted in the Sarum Enclosure (again no alcohol will be permitted to be brought into the Course Enclosure).

Can you take alcohol in Sandown racecourse?

Alcohol is prohibited from being brought onto the racecourse under any circumstances. This includes any form of picnic. Sandown Park retains the right to refuse entry to anyone attempting to bring alcohol onto the racecourse.

Can you take alcohol into Cheltenham races?

Please kindly note that bringing your own alcoholic drink on site is strictly prohibited. Cheltenham operates a responsible drinking policy and all staff are trained to the highest standards.

Can I take alcohol into Newmarket races?

Alcohol can only be brought into the Garden Enclosure with a substantial picnic and it is limited to one bottle of wine or champagne per person or 4 cans of beer, cider or pre-mixed aperitif. Unfortunately, spirits, fortified wines and Pimm's (or similar) will not be allowed on course.

Can you take alcohol into Epsom racecourse?

Racegoers on the inside of the track, on the Hill, Lonsdale, Upper Tattenham or in the Bus Enclosures, are permitted to bring their own food and a responsible amount of drinks (½ bottle of wine per person or 4 cans of beer).

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Can you take alcohol into Uttoxeter racecourse?

No alcohol can be brought into the racecourse. There will be a range of bars open selling a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Can you take a flask to Cheltenham?

Please note that visitors to Cheltenham Racecourse will be restricted to buying up to four alcoholic drinks at a time. Complimentary water is available at all bars. We kindly ask that you do not bring your own food or drink into the Club and Tatts enclosure at the racecourse. Hip flasks are not permitted.

What can you bring into the races?

Soft drinks and juices are permitted, but alcohol is not permitted into the picnic lawn under any circumstances. Furniture, picnics and alcohol are not permitted to be taken into the Grandstand or Premier Enclosure at any time.

Can you take alcohol to Chester racecourse?

Picnics are not permitted in the Dee Stand area of the Roodee Enclosure. All other enclosures will not allow any food or drink to pass through their gates. Additionally, alcohol may only be taken onto the Open Course Car Park Picnic Area by vehicle and must be a reasonable amount.

Can you take food and drink into Newmarket?

You may take food and drink purchased at the racecourse trackside within the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Patrons are permitted to bring picnics into the Garden Enclosure only.

Can you take drinks into Aintree racecourse?

Food and drink cannot be brought onto the racecourse and will be confiscated by security staff upon arrival. Aintree has a wide range of food and drink concessions on offer in all enclosures. Picnics can only be consumed in the Embankment Car Park.

Do you get searched at the races?

Racegoers are encouraged to leave their luggage and any other large items at home or in their hotel and not to bring such items into the racecourse. All bags will be searched upon entry which may delay your entry into the racecourse. Please allow time for your bag to be searched.

Can you take water into the races?

No food or drink may be brought into the Racecourse except for manufacturer sealed bottles of water 500ml or less.

Can I take alcohol into Ascot?

Beer, Cider, Spirits and White/Red Wine are not allowed to be brought into the racecourse. Guests are allowed to bring 1 bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Wine into the racecourse per person with a substantial picnic that follows the above policy.

Can you take alcohol into Pontefract races?

Racegoers are permitted to bring a small amount of alcohol as part of a picnic into any enclosure OTHER THAN the Premier Enclosure. This equates to a maximum of 4 cans per person or half a bottle of wine per person. However, please note that no glass bottles can be brought in to the enclosures.

Can you smoke at Cheltenham Racecourse?

Is smoking and vaping allowed at Cheltenham Racecourse? It is not permitted to smoke or vape on the public steppings and seated public balconies of the grandstand, to include the likes of Insurance seats, Guinness Grandstand etc.

Can you take food and drink into Sandown races?

9 FOOD AND DRINK

9.2 Attendees are permitted to bring picnics into the Racecourse which are to be consumed within the designated picnic area within the designated Enclosures as set out in Annex A.

Do they have sniffer dogs at the races?

Measures are in places to prevent the introduction or use of illegal drugs at the racecourse including search on entry and sniffer dogs trained in their detection. Any signs of intoxication during the course of the event will lead to immediate ejection.

Can you smoke at Sandown racecourse?

Can I smoke at Sandown Park? At Sandown Park, smoking is not permitted within the following areas: inside the Grandstand, the Eclipse Pavilion. Owners and Trainers (including the balcony), Weighing Room (including the balcony), Summer Marquees and other tented areas.

Can you wear jeans to the races?

Casual looks include smart jeans or chinos for men – you can also wear smart, clean trainers at many courses. For ladies, smart trousers and jeans are also popular with jumpers or blouses depending on the weather. Casual dresses are also a great option.

Should I take cash to the races?

However, once the track is packed, the tension is running high and every man and his dog realises they have not brought enough cash or any cash at all, the cues in front of the cash machines will be outrageous. Also, a number of food outlets on race tracks are cash only unless you spend large sums on food and drink.

Do you need cash at horse racing?

Cash may be used when placing bets with all on-course bookmakers. All you need to do is pick your horse by its number, choose what stake you want to put down and what bet you want to place! If you want to go for a straight win, you might, for instance, say to the bookmaker “£5 on Number 3 please”.

Can you carry a flask with alcohol?

Legality (US, UK)

Many locations in the United States have laws prohibiting to carrying alcohol in open containers in public, which includes hip flasks, whether carried on one's person or in the passenger cabin or compartment of a vehicle.

Do you get searched at Cheltenham?

No huge day bags

Any bag you take to the event will be searched on entry in accordance with Cheltenham Racecourse Security Policy. Do not take a handbag or backpack that is too large to the event. Only handbags and backpacks that are of an appropriate size for a day out are allowed into the enclosures.

Can you take food and drink into Cheltenham races?

Food is permitted into the Best Mate Enclosure. Those in the Club/Tattersalls Enclosure shall not take any food, drink, glass bottles or glasses onto any other part of the Racecourse unless this is specifically permitted by the Operator.