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Autumn Afternoon Racing – Thursday 12 November 2026

Experience the Thrill of Autumn at Hereford

Embrace the crisp air and vibrant colours of the season at Hereford Racecourse on Thursday 12 November 2026 for our Autumn Afternoon Racing fixture. This midweek meeting combines the excitement of jump racing with the relaxed charm of the Herefordshire countryside, offering a perfect afternoon out for families, friends, and racing enthusiasts alike. Expect a lively card of six to eight jump races, featuring talented horses and jockeys competing for glory. From the parade ring to the winning post, each race delivers drama, energy, and plenty of reasons to cheer. Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or trying the sport for the first time, Autumn Afternoon Racing is the ideal way to enjoy the thrill of live racing in a welcoming atmosphere.

A Midweek Escape

Thursday afternoon racing offers a relaxed, approachable experience. Gates open late morning, giving you plenty of time to arrive at your leisure, explore the racecourse, and soak up the atmosphere before the first race begins. The midweek timing ensures a quieter, more intimate setting, perfect for families, groups, or anyone wanting a peaceful escape into the excitement of live sport.

Food, Drink & Hospitality

Keep warm and energised with a variety of food and drink outlets available throughout the course, serving everything from light snacks to hearty meals and hot beverages. For those seeking a more luxurious experience, the Snaffles Restaurant hospitality package provides reserved seating, a three-course menu, table service, and a racecard, all from prime vantage points overlooking the track. It’s a wonderful way to combine comfort, style, and excellent views of the racing action.

Family-Friendly Racing

Hereford Racecourse is a welcoming venue for all ages. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, making this fixture an affordable and memorable day out for families. From the excitement of the parade ring to the thrill of cheering home your favourites, younger visitors will leave with memories to treasure.

Book Early & Save

Tickets are recommended to be booked in advance to guarantee your place and secure the best value. All bookings made directly via our website or by phone come with no booking fees, and Early Bird offers are available for early planners.

Join Us This November

Celebrate the energy of autumn at Hereford Racecourse on Thursday 12 November 2026. With thrilling jump racing, welcoming hospitality, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Autumn Afternoon Racing is the perfect midweek outing. Book your tickets today and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at the races.

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Autumn Afternoon Racing – Wednesday 25 November 2026

Midweek Racing to Brighten Your Autumn

Step into the excitement of the racing season at Hereford Racecourse on Wednesday 25 November 2026 for our Autumn Afternoon Racing fixture. Set against the scenic Herefordshire countryside, this midweek meeting offers the perfect combination of thrilling jump racing, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy a lively card of six to eight jump races, featuring some of the most talented horses and jockeys competing for victory. From the parade ring to the winning post, each race is packed with drama, skill, and anticipation. Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or visiting for the first time, Autumn Afternoon Racing provides a relaxed yet exhilarating experience.

A Relaxed Midweek Outing

Wednesday afternoon racing is the ideal opportunity to escape the weekday routine. Gates open late morning, giving you time to arrive, explore the course, and soak up the atmosphere before the first race gets underway. With a friendly and welcoming crowd, this midweek fixture allows for a more intimate racing experience than the busier weekend meetings.

Dining & Hospitality

Keep warm and energised with a variety of food and drink outlets available across the racecourse, offering everything from light snacks to hearty meals and hot beverages. For those seeking a premium experience, the Snaffles Restaurant hospitality package provides reserved seating, a three-course menu, table service, and a racecard, all enjoyed from excellent vantage points overlooking the track. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy top-class racing in comfort while socialising with friends or colleagues.

Family-Friendly Racing

Hereford Racecourse is a venue for all ages. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, making this fixture an affordable and memorable day out for families. Younger visitors will be captivated by the parade ring, the sound of hooves on the track, and the thrill of cheering their favourites home.

Book Early & Save

Advance booking is recommended to guarantee your place and secure the best value. Tickets purchased directly via our website or by phone come with no booking fees, and Early Bird offers are available for those who book ahead.

Join Us This November

Experience the perfect midweek outing with Autumn Afternoon Racing at Hereford Racecourse on Wednesday 25 November 2026. With exhilarating jump racing, welcoming hospitality, and family-friendly fun, it’s an afternoon not to be missed. Book your tickets today and enjoy a memorable day at the races.

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🎄 Christmas Jumper Raceday at Hereford Racecourse! 🎄

Bring your family and friends for the ultimate pre-Christmas celebration at Hereford Racecourse on Saturday 19th December! Our ever-popular Christmas Jumper Raceday promises a thrilling day of National Hunt racing, festive fun, and seasonal cheer – the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

🎶 Live Music

Get into the festive spirit with **My Tin Monkey** performing live! Enjoy their fantastic tunes as the excitement builds on the track.

✨ 'Tis the Season to be Jolly ✨

Deck yourself out in your favourite Christmas jumper – whether sparkly, silly, or cosy – and join a sea of festive fashion across the racecourse. Don’t forget, we’re hosting a Christmas Jumper Competition with prizes for the most creative, funniest, and most festive outfits, so make your jumper count!

🐎 Jump Into the Action

Experience the thrill of top-class National Hunt racing while soaking up the magical festive atmosphere. Cheer on the horses as they race to the finish line, enjoy delicious seasonal treats, and make memories with friends and family that you’ll cherish long after the last race. 🎄 This December, make your Christmas jumper the star of the day – only at Hereford Racecourse! 🎄

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Festive Family Raceday 2026

Get ready for a breath of fresh air this December Between Christmas and New Year, there's only so much wrapping paper and Quality Street you can look at. Join us on Sunday 27th December 2026 for Festive Family Raceday, a proper reason to get the whole family (and any lingering guests!) out of the house, away from the leftover trimmings, for a few hours of fresh air and fun at Hereford Racecourse. With six to eight jump races on the card, there's plenty of action to keep everyone entertained. From the parade ring to the finishing post, each race brings its own drama and excitement, whether you're a seasoned racegoer or trying it out for the first time.

A Quiet Sunday Out, Hereford-Style

No parties, no pressure to have started your New Year's resolutions, just a fun and festive Sunday with the horses doing the running around for you. Gates open late morning, giving you plenty of time to arrive, wrap up warm, and soak up the atmosphere before the first race gets underway.

Festive Family Fun

There's more than just racing to enjoy this year, with festive family entertainment running throughout the day, including:

• Face and glitter painting (inside our warm marquee)
• A roaming band bringing festive cheer around the course

Children aged 17 and under go free when accompanied by a paying adult, making Festive Family Raceday a brilliant value day out for all the family.

Food, Drink & Hospitality

Keep warm and well fed with more food and drink than ever, from hearty winter warmers and hot drinks to festive treats, available throughout the course. For a more luxurious experience, the Snaffles Restaurant hospitality package offers reserved seating, a three-course menu, table service, and a racecard, all enjoyed with excellent views of the track.

Book Early & Secure Your Tickets

Advance booking is recommended to guarantee your place and take advantage of the best prices. Tickets purchased directly through our website or by phone are free of booking fees, with Early Bird offers available for those planning ahead.

Don't Miss Festive Family Raceday

If you're looking for somewhere to take the kids between Christmas and New Year that isn't another party, this is it. Fresh air, thrilling jump racing, festive entertainment, and a warm welcome for all the family — the perfect way to see out the festive season without any of the fuss. Book your tickets today and be part of the fun this December.

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Seasonal Afternoon Racing in January 2027

Horse racing in January is back at Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Monday 18 January. It's the first Seasonal Afternoon Racing fixture of the year, in the Herefordshire countryside, and a good way to get the new year moving.

Jump Racing on a Winter Monday

Stand by the rail and feel the ground shake as the field comes past. Then listen to the cheer go up as they reach the line. Hereford is a cosy, friendly course and you get right up close to it all. There are no weekend crowds, so it's easy to wander down to the parade ring, watch the horses being got ready and pick your favourites with a hot drink in your hands. Wrap up warm if you're heading trackside.

Food and Hospitality

Our Snaffles Restaurant package gives you a three-course meal, a reserved seat, a racecard and table service all afternoon, with a view of the track. If you'd rather stay on the move, the bars and food outlets around the course serve everything from quick bites to warming drinks.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead for the best price. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so bring the family.

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Seasonal Afternoon Racing in February 2027

Horse racing in February returns to Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Thursday 4th February. It's a proper winter day at a cosy, friendly course where you can get right up to the action.

Jump Racing on a Winter Thursday

Stand by the rail and you'll hear the hooves before you see the runners. Then the field jumps the last and the crowd gets loud. It's about as close as you can get to jump racing, and it never gets old. Midweek crowds are easy-going, so there's room to wander down to the parade ring, see the horses up close and pick out your favourites with a hot drink in your hands. Wrap up warm if you're heading trackside.

Food and Hospitality

Our Snaffles Restaurant package gives you table service, a freshly prepared three-course meal and a reserved seat with a view of the track. Prefer to stay on the move? The bars and food stalls around the course serve hearty winter dishes and hot drinks.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead to get the best price. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so it works well for a family day out.

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Seasonal Afternoon Racing in February 2027

Horse racing in February comes to Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Wednesday 17 February. It's another Seasonal Afternoon Racing fixture, set in the Herefordshire countryside, and a proper winter afternoon out.

Jump Racing on a Winter Wednesday

Cold air, the thud of hooves and a cheer that rolls along the rail as the runners come home. At Hereford you're close enough to feel it. Midweek crowds are easy-going, so first-timers and regulars alike can wander down to the parade ring and pick a favourite before each race. Wrap up warm if you're heading trackside.

Food and Hospitality

The Snaffles Restaurant has a three-course menu, reserved seating and table service, with a good view of the track. Bars and food outlets are open around the course too, with hot drinks and warming meals to keep the chill off between races.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead to secure your place. There are no booking fees when you buy direct online or by phone. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so bring the family.

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Seasonal Afternoon Racing in February 2027

Horse racing in February comes to Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Sunday 28 February. It's a weekend fixture in the Herefordshire countryside, so bring the family or a few friends and make a day of it.

Jump Racing on a Winter Sunday

Hear the hooves hit the turf, then the cheer as they pass the post. Hereford is a cosy, friendly course and you're close enough to feel every stride. It's a relaxed Sunday, so there's time to wander the enclosures, see the horses up close in the parade ring and pick a favourite with a hot drink in your hands. Wrap up warm if you're heading trackside.

Food and Hospitality

The Snaffles Restaurant has a three-course menu, reserved seating all afternoon, a racecard and table service, with a view across the course. Bars and food outlets are open around the course too, with hot snacks, racecourse favourites and plenty to drink.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead to secure your place. There are no booking fees when you buy direct online or by phone. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so it works well for a family day out.

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Ladies Day Racing in March 2027

Ladies Day 2027 is back at Hereford Racecourse on Saturday 13 March. It's a day of jump racing, a best dressed competition and live music, and it's one of the most loved dates in the Hereford calendar.

Jump Racing at Close Quarters

Stand by the rail and you'll feel the ground shake as the runners come past. Then comes the roar at the finish. Hereford is a cosy, friendly course, so you're right up close to every moment. Take a walk down to the parade ring between races and see the horses up close. It's all part of the day.

Best Dressed Competitions

This is the day to go all out with your outfit, whether that means bold colours, a statement hat or matching looks with your other half. If you're planning ladies day outfits with the group chat, now's the time to start. Enter our Best Dressed competitions for the chance to win [CONFIRM 2027 PRIZE]: Best Dressed Lady Best Dressed Couple

Live Music After Racing

The party carries on once the last race is done. The 2027 line-up is coming soon. Past Ladies Day fixtures have had live music to dance to and toast the day with friends.

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Bars and food outlets are open around the course. For a table of your own, the Snaffles Restaurant package gives you a three-course menu, reserved seating, table service and a great view of the racing. It works well for a birthday or a catch-up with friends.

Tickets and Booking

Ladies Day is always one of our busiest fixtures, so book ahead. There are no booking fees when you buy direct online or by phone. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so families are welcome too.

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🐣 Easter Family Fun Raceday

Monday 29 March 2027 | Hereford Racecourse
A Bank Holiday with a Difference

Make this Easter Monday one to remember at Hereford Racecourse with our Easter Family Fun Raceday. Combining the thrill of live jump racing with a full day of family entertainment, this Bank Holiday fixture promises excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments for all ages.

Whether you're a racing regular or planning your first visit, this is the perfect way to enjoy the spring holiday together 🌸

🏇 Jump Racing & Bank Holiday Buzz

Enjoy a competitive afternoon of seven thrilling jump races, where the atmosphere builds from the parade ring to the finishing straight. Feel the excitement as horses thunder past and soak up the unique buzz that only a Bank Holiday raceday can bring.

But this day is about more than just racing - it's a festival of Easter fun designed especially for families 🎉

🎈 What's On - Easter Family Entertainment

Between races, the racecourse will be buzzing with Easter-themed entertainment and activities, giving children plenty to enjoy throughout the day.

• 🏰 Inflatables - high-energy fun and plenty of bouncing
• 🚗 Mini Landers - always a hit with younger racegoers
• 🐑 Meirion Owen's Sheepdog Herding Display - interactive entertainment packed with laughs
• 🦅 Hawkeye Falconry - get up close to impressive birds of prey
• 🎨 Face Painting - colourful designs and Easter-inspired creations
• 🥚 Easter Trail - a seasonal favourite for little explorers with chocolate prize to be won

With activities taking place throughout the afternoon, there's always something happening between races.

Wet Weather Guarantee ☂️

We know the British weather can be unpredictable, so we're delighted to introduce our Wet Weather Guarantee for the Easter Monday Family Fun Day at Hereford Racecourse.

What does that mean? If it rains during the event from when gates open until the final race, you'll be invited back to another selected raceday at Hereford Racecourse for FREE - giving you another chance to enjoy thrilling jump racing and fantastic family entertainment in hopefully sunnier conditions!

Find out more and view the full T&Cs here.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Brilliant Day Out for Families

Our Easter Family Fun Raceday is designed with families in mind. There's space to explore, entertainment around every corner, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to enjoy the day at your own pace.

Best of all, children aged 17 and under go FREE when accompanied by a paying adult, making this one of the best-value family days out in Herefordshire this spring 💚

🍔 Food, Drink & Hospitality

No raceday is complete without great food and drink. From quick bites and family favourites to warming meals, our food outlets and bars will be open throughout the day.

Looking to make your Easter celebration extra special? Upgrade to hospitality in the Snaffles Restaurant and enjoy:

• 🍽️ A delicious three-course meal
• 💺 Reserved seating with excellent views of the track
• 🏇 A racecard and attentive table service

It's the perfect way to enjoy the racing in comfort while treating yourself to something special.

🕰️ Plan Your Easter Monday

With gates opening late morning, there's plenty of time to arrive, explore the racecourse, enjoy the entertainment, and settle in for a full afternoon of racing and family fun.

🎟️ Book Early & Save

Tickets are best booked in advance to secure Early Bird prices. Plus, all tickets booked directly through our website or by phone are free of booking fees.

For thrilling racing, family fun, and Bank Holiday cheer, there's nowhere better than Hereford Racecourse on Monday 29 March 2027.

🐣 Book your tickets now and enjoy an Easter Family Fun Raceday to remember!

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Spring Afternoon Racing in April 2027

Horse racing in April comes to Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Thursday 8th April. The days are longer, the Herefordshire countryside is greening up and it's a good time to be out at the course.

Jump Racing on a Spring Thursday

Stand by the rail and you'll hear the hooves before you see the runners. Then the cheer goes up as they come home. Hereford is a cosy, friendly course, so you're close enough to feel every stride. Midweek crowds are easy-going, so there's time to wander down to the parade ring and pick a favourite before each race. Spring days can turn chilly, so bring a coat.

Food and Hospitality

The Snaffles Restaurant has a three-course menu, reserved seating, table service and a racecard, with a view across the course. Bars and food outlets are open around the course too, with snacks, hearty meals and plenty to drink.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead to secure your place. There are no booking fees when you buy direct online or by phone. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so it works well for a family day out.

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Spring Afternoon Racing in April 2027

Horse racing in April comes to Hereford Racecourse with an afternoon of jump racing on Thursday 15th April. The days are getting longer, the Herefordshire countryside is waking up and it's a good time to be out at the course.

Jump Racing on a Spring Thursday

Lean on the rail and you'll feel the thud of hooves before the runners flash past. Then comes the cheer as they head for the line. Hereford is a cosy, friendly course, so you're close enough to feel every stride. It's an easy-going midweek crowd, so there's time to stroll down to the parade ring and pick a favourite before each race. Spring days can turn chilly, so bring a coat.

Food and Hospitality

The Snaffles Restaurant has a three-course menu, reserved seating, table service and a racecard, with a view across the course. Bars and food outlets are open around the course too, with snacks, hearty meals and plenty to drink.

Tickets and Booking

Book ahead to secure your place. There are no booking fees when you buy direct online or by phone. Children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult, so it works well for a family day out.