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Your Essential Guide To May Day Family Fun Day 2026

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01 May 2026

The Fun Starts Here

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our May Day Family Fun Day this Monday. Find out all you need to know below including timings, locations and MORE! 

We know that days out with the family can be expensive, which is why our May Day Family Fun Day is an affordable option that won’t break your bank. With free entertainment, a range of family tickets on offer and children under 18 go FREE, it’s the perfect bank holiday activity. 

 

Timings

Gates Open: 11:45

First Race: 13:45

Last Race: 17:45

8 Flat Races

 

Entertainment

From the moment the gates open, we’ve got heaps of entertainment lined up to keep you all entertained. 

Whether your child is adventurous or enjoys relaxing activites we’ve got it all from:

  • Sporting Pirates
  • Sporting Sensations
  • Inflatable World
  • Trampolines
  • Climbing Walls
  • Birds of Prey
  • Face Painting
  • Bubbles

 

Picnics

Picnics are also allowed to be brought in! So, grab your baskets, a blanket and your favourite treats so you can settle in for a brilliant day at the races. Soak up the atmosphere and sunshine and enjoy a fun-filled day out.

 

Dress Code

Standard dress code applies. Details are available on our website here.

 

Travel

The racecourse has plenty of free parking available at the racecourse. 

Additionally, there is also a bus service running from Bath City Centre, operated by First Bus. Timings are available here- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/bath-races

 

Ticket Information

Tickets are available at the gate or online HERE.

 

Wet Weather Guarantee

We know the British weather can be unpredictable, that’s why our Wet Weather Guarantee is in place for the day. This means that if it rains from gates opening to the end of the last race, if you pre-booked tickets, you’ll be invited back for FREE!*

*Find out more and view our full T&Cs here!

 

FAQS

We are a cashless site, so we only accept card payments. 

For more information of food, drink and payment information, please check out our FAQs pace here. 

For more raceday updates, be sure to check out our social media accounts @bathracecourse 

 

If you’re looking for a last-minute plan this bank holiday, we’ve got you sorted. Don’t miss out on a full afternoon of exciting flat racing and free activities for the children. 

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