An exclusive day at Pontefract Races

Schedule

Wed Apr 29 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Pontefract Racecourse | Pontefract, EN

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Join members of The Yorkshire Society and invited guests of National Horseracing College for a VIP day at the Races.
About this Event

The Yorkshire Society and corporate members, National Horseracing College, are hosting a very special Race Day at Pontefract Races.


Join us and special guests for a day at the races (limited availability). We have put together a very special day that will suit both seasoned race goers and those who have never tried it before.

You will enjoy a full day’s racing at one of Yorkshire’s finest race courses with hospitality and the best views on the course.



Our hospitality package includes:

  • ‘Silver Dining Package including a sumptious 3-course meal (see example menu below).
  • Afternoon tea.
  • Private bar
  • Get close to the horses and access to all areas of the course with a Premier Enclosure pass (worth £23).
  • Best view of the finish line from private Dalby stand box.

We’ll be inviting some special guests and guest speakers too, so you will enjoy a day to remember and, who knows, maybe win a spcial prize in one of our competitions.


MENU

Cocktail of Atlantic Prawns with seafood sauce and assorted breads.

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Breast of Chicken chasseur, fondant potato, caramelised shallot and pancetta crisp.

Or

Shawarma butter- roasted spiced Cauliflower Steak . Creamed spinach, fig and pomegranate hummus (v)

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Dark chocolate marquise, orange, pistachio and sesame crisp.

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Ground coffee and mints.


AFTERNOON TEA


A selection of hand-crafted sandwiches, hand-made warm sausage roll and Tomato and Wenslydale cheese tart (v)

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Ground coffee or Freshly brewed tea.


TICKET INFORMATION

If you are a member of The Yorkshire Society, please contact the Society to book your tickets at the member concession rate.

Non members should book their tickets here via eventbrite at £150pp (plus evebntb rite booking fee).


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Where is it happening?

Pontefract Racecourse, Park Road, Pontefract, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 163.22

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