The Ultimate Bank Holiday Day Out!🦸
Celebrate a magical Superheroes & Princesses Family Fun Raceday this August Bank Holiday—perfectly timed for the school summer holidays and packed with things to do with the kids. Enjoy an action-packed afternoon of live flat racing alongside family-friendly entertainment, where children can meet their favourite characters and get involved in a range of fun activities.
With plenty to see and do for all ages, from interactive experiences to exciting attractions, it’s the perfect mix of sporting action and family fun—making it an unmissable Bank Holiday day out for families.
Fun & Entertainment For All Ages
Bank Holiday racing isn’t just about what happens on the track — plenty is going on across the racecourse to keep the whole family entertained:
👸Character appearances & meet and greets
🎠Children's Funfair rides & Inflatables
🎨Facepainter
🦎Meet the animals from White Post Farm
🎪Magician and circus workshop
🗺️Treasure hunt
Please note: Funfair/inflatables and Facepainter will require a small charge.
Wet Weather Guarantee
We know the British weather can be unpredictable, so we're delighted to introduce our brand-new Wet Weather Guarantee.
What does that mean? If it rains on Monday 31st August, from when the gates open to the end of the last race, you will be invited back to an alternative raceday for FREE, to enjoy the best of British racing under, hopefully, sunnier skies!
Find out more and view the full T&Cs
here!
Bring the Whole Family — Kids Go Free
The August Bank Holiday is the perfect time for a family day out during the school summer holidays, and at Southwell, all under-18s go free! With plenty of things to do with the kids, children can enjoy watching horses thunder down the track, get involved in fun activities, and experience live racing in a safe, welcoming environment.
Whether it’s your first visit or part of your Bank Holiday tradition, Family Fun Raceday offers a fantastic mix of sport and family-friendly entertainment—making it a great day out for all ages.
50% Drinks Offer!🍻
For the first hour of gates opening, we're offering up to 50% off: including soft drinks, lager, cider, bitter and Guinness and 10 pounds off any bottle of house wine, Prosecco, Champagne or jug of Pimms!
**Up to 50% off drinks terms and conditions: Offer strictly available for 1 hour after the advertised gate opening time only.
Offer only available for general attendance customers including annual members and owners & trainers. Offer can be withdrawn upon the racecourse's discretion at any time. Please speak to a member of the team for further details where needed. Please drink responsibly.
Celebrate The Bank Holiday In Style
Make the most of the long weekend this August Bank Holiday with a fun-filled family day out at Southwell Racecourse, perfectly timed for the school summer holidays. Enjoy thrilling flat racing alongside plenty of things to do with the kids, all set in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.
With food and drink available, lots of outdoor space, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day, it’s the perfect way to round off your Bank Holiday weekend and create special summer memories together.
Secure Your Tickets Today!
Book online in advance to secure the best prices, or pick up your tickets at the gate on the day. Want to make your Bank Holiday outing extra special? Explore our premium hospitality packages or discover exclusive options available through Seat Unique.