Here's some useful information to help racegoers get the most from their time at Bath Racecourse’s Super Cider Saturday with The Wurzels on Saturday 17 August.
TIMES
Gates open at 2.00pm. There are seven exciting races taking place starting from taking place starting from 4.50pm. The last race is at 7.50pm. The Wurzels will perform straight after the last race for just over an hour. The event finishes at 9.30pm.
WEATHER
The forecast for Saturday is for showers in the morning clearing away in the afternoon to be breezy with sunny spells. We advise you to dress with the weather in mind as this is an outdoor event.
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Combine Harvester Hospitality
We've got a few spots in the Combine Harvester Feast hospitality package. Enjoy dining on the all-you-can-eat buffet and enjoy a reserved table, raceday programme and hospitality entry ticket.
Limited availability to upgrade from £35.00*
Roof Garden
Enjoy spectacular views under the cover of the sail canopy by upgrading your ticket to the Roof Garden.
Limited availability to upgrade from £31.00*.
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LIVE MUSIC
Somerset band, The Wurzels, will be performing straight after the last race on the open-air stage past the Langridge Stand. There will be three great bands performing after racing.
FOOD & DRINK
A range of bars and food outlets are available serving hot and cold food and drink. Food and drink cannot be brought into the racecourse, except in the Centre Course Picnic Enclosure.
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DRESS CODE
There is no formal dress code for public areas of the racecourse, however most racegoers opt for smart-casual dress.
A smart dress code applies if you are in a hospitality area and there's a smart-casual dress code if you have a Roof Garden ticket.
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RACING
There are seven races starting from 4.40pm and finishing at 7.40pm.
The going is currently: Good to soft, good in places.
RACEDAY PROGRAMME
Pick up your raceday programme on entry for just £3.00. The raceday programme includes all the details you need to select your horse in each race, racecourse map and other useful information to help you get the most from your day.
BETTING GUIDE
If you chose to have a flutter at the races there are a number of places across the racecourse to place a bet.
Check out our ‘How To’ videos that talk you through the different betting options on course, explain how to read the raceday programme and find out from the experts about how to pick a winning horse in the Parade Ring.
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HOW TO FIND US
We're located north of Bath City centre and are easily accessed from Bristol and the M4.
There is a shuttle bus service to the racecourse from Manvers Street, adjacent from Bath Spa train station. The first bus leaves Bath at 2.00pm and runs every 20 minutes until 4.40pm. The return bus departs from the racecourse at 7.20pm and runs on a shuttle basis (approx. every 15 minutes) until 9.45pm. Return tickets cost £5.00 per person.
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FREE PARKING
Parking at the racecourse is free.
Cars can only be left overnight in designated areas (and at your own risk). You must alert the parking attendant to avoid being towed.
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SECURITY
We take security and safety very seriously. There will be a strong security presence and you will be subject to a bag search on arrival.
Sniffer dogs will be present as a reminder that drugs and illegal substances are prohibited from the racecourse and a zero-tolerance stance taken.
Please be patient and limit the bags you bring. Remember, no food or drink can be brought into the racecourse.
We ask all racegoers to not leave bags unattended and to report anything suspicious to a member of staff.
Above, enjoy your time with at Bath Racecourse.
For any other questions, please contact us.
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