UK Racecourses

List of British Racecourses

British Racecourses has reviewed all the racecourses in Britain, examining both National Hunt and Flat racing venues, so you have all the information you need to plan a great day out.

Check out our full UK racecourses A-Z list:

The UK is blessed with many amazing racecourses spread across the entire country. No matter where you are, you are sure to find a racecourse to attend should you fancy a day at the races with friends, family, or on your own.

If you follow the links above, the racing fixtures for each, as sanctioned by the British Horseracing Authority, will be listed. This will display upcoming racing and fixtures for the current year.

Check out our list of racecourses in England, Scotland, and Wales, and then click on the image to be taken to an in-depth individual racecourse review.

What Information is in our Racecourse Guides?

In our comprehensive “racecourses in Britain guides”, we examine English, Scottish, and Welsh racecourses. We focus on everything you need to know for a day at the races, as well as some general interesting facts and stats, including:

  • The history of the racecourse
  • Travel information
  • A guide to the track
  • Full address of the UK racecourse of your choice
  • The primary races held throughout the year
  • Full Fixtures
  • Betting info and the best online betting options
  • Draw bias information
  • Hotels nearby
  • The weather for each UK racecourse

The above information should ensure you’re fully prepared when planning your day out, so whether you’re enjoying an afternoon in Newton Abbot, spending five days at the Cheltenham Festival, or attending the Grand National, you’ll have a great time and have all the necessary information. However, you’ll have to pick the winners yourself!

If you are interested in Irish horse racing, then check out our complete guide to Racecourses in Ireland as well.

Map of UK Racecourses

The map below highlights all the current horse racing courses in the UK and is our comprehensive map list of British racecourses. It also shows some great tracks from the Republic of Ireland, which are worth a visit as well!

Click on any of the links for more basic information, or read our more detailed UK and Ireland racecourse guides by following the links above.

The tables below also list British racetracks, along with their course type (jump racing or flat racing), and hotels close to each of the racecourses, should you be looking to stay for a few days before or after racing. If you are searching for “horse racing near me”, look no further!

How Many Racecourses Are There in The UK?

There are 60 flat and national hunt racecourses in the United Kingdom.

The 60 UK racecourses are spread from Perth up in Scotland to Newton Abbot down in Devon.

Seventeen of these UK racecourses are called dual-purpose, meaning that they provide both flat and jumps meetings.

All these 60 racecourses are included and reviewed in our list of British racecourses above (including English racecourses, Welsh racecourses, and racecourses in Scotland).

We have a separate page dedicated to horse racing courses in Ireland.

Extra Features in Our Racecourses UK Guides

A day at the races is a fantastic day out, but it’s also fun to back a winner or two. Some of our racecourse guides may be able to assist you, as they examine the differences and unique challenges of each horse racecourse. Some horses excel on flat, surfaced racecourses and galloping tracks, but find it more challenging on undulating or tight horse racing tracks in the UK.

The horse race course guides may therefore help you identify ‘horses for courses’ as the old saying goes!

Our horse racetrack guides may also identify which racecourses are more suitable for a particular type of horse.

Typically, the track and course aspect of the guides will look at:

  • Straight – indicates the length of the home straight.
  • Shape – describes the overall shape of the course, round, oval, square, figures of 8, etc.
  • The direction – either left or right-handed bends.
  • Speed or Stamina required indicates the horse’s running style. On long, straight courses, “galloping types” with stamina often excel, whereas on courses with sharp bends, more speed is required.
  • Surface – describes whether the racecourse is turf or an artificial surface.

Popular Questions

How many English racecourses are there?

There are 52 racecourses in England.

Here is the list of all 52 English Racecourses:

  • Aintree Racecourse
  • Ascot Racecourse
  • Bath Racecourse
  • Beverley Racecourse
  • Brighton Racecourse
  • Carlisle Racecourse
  • Cartmel Racecourse
  • Catterick Racecourse
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
  • Cheltenham Racecourse
  • Chester Racecourse
  • Doncaster Racecourse
  • Epsom Downs Racecourse
  • Exeter Racecourse
  • Fakenham Racecourse
  • Fontwell Racecourse
  • Goodwood Racecourse
  • Great Yarmouth Racecourse
  • Haydock Racecourse
  • Hereford Racecourse
  • Hexham Racecourse
  • Huntingdon Racecourse
  • Kempton Park Racecourse
  • Leicester Racecourse
  • Lingfield Park Racecourse
  • Ludlow Racecourse
  • Market Rasen Racecourse
  • Newbury Racecourse
  • Newcastle Racecourse
  • Newmarket Racecourse
  • Newton Abbot Racecourse
  • Nottingham Racecourse
  • Plumpton Racecourse
  • Pontefract Racecourse
  • Redcar Racecourse
  • Ripon Racecourse
  • Salisbury Racecourse
  • Sandown Park Racecourse
  • Sedgefield Racecourse
  • Southwell Racecourse
  • Stratford Racecourse
  • Taunton Racecourse
  • Thirsk Racecourse
  • Uttoxeter Racecourse
  • Warwick Racecourse
  • Wetherby Racecourse
  • Wincanton Racecourse
  • Windsor Racecourse
  • Wolverhampton Racecourse
  • Worcester Racecourse
  • York Racecourse

 

As you can see, there are many UK horse racing tracks, with the majority being English racecourses.

How many racecourses are there in Wales?

There are 3 racecourses in Wales.

Here is the list of all 3 Welsh Racecourses:

  • Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
  • Chepstow Racecourse
  • Ffos Las Racecourse

What are the racecourses in London?

Here are 3 race courses in London:

  • Kempton Park
  • Sandown Park
  • Epsom Downs

The two biggest horse racing tracks near London are Ascot Racecourse and Royal Windsor Racecourse.

Check out our guide to London Racecourses if you are planning to enjoy horse racing in the London capital.

How many racecourses are there in Scotland?

There are 5 racecourses in Scotland.

Here is the list of all five Scottish Racecourses:

  • Ayr Racecourse
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse
  • Kelso Racecourse
  • Musselburgh Racecourse
  • Perth Racecourse

How many racecourses are there in Yorkshire?

There are 9 racecourses in Yorkshire.

Here is the list of all nine Yorkshire Racecourses:

  • Beverley Racecourse
  • Catterick Racecourse
  • Doncaster Racecourse
  • Pontefract Racecourse
  • Redcar Racecourse
  • Ripon Racecourse
  • Thirsk Racecourse
  • Wetherby Racecourse
  • York Racecourse

Check out the Yorkshire racecourses list previews updated in March 2023.

How many all weather racecourses in the UK?

There are 6 all-weather racecourses in the UK.

Here is the list of all six All-Weather Racecourses:

  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
  • Kempton All Weather Racecourse
  • Lingfield Park Racecourse
  • Newcastle All Weather Race Track
  • Southwell All Weather Racecourse
  • Wolverhampton Racecourse

Summary of British Racecourse Guides

We hope you have found our complete list of racecourses in the UK helpful and informative. Follow our links for information on race meetings.

As mentioned, follow the links to our in-depth racecourse guides for complete information on any of the tracks in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

The Racecourses UK interactive map above shows the A-Z list of all the courses and horse racing venues in the UK. You can enter your postcode to find the racecourse nearest to you. We last updated this in June 2025.

We have also listed our Top 10 UK Racecourses, which is a great starting point if you’re uncertain about where to attend. We have also reviewed Irish racecourses.

You can also visit our race outfits page to help you choose the perfect outfit for the big day.

Additionally, consider our racing events analysis if you’re looking for something extra special.