Which enclosure is best at Cheltenham?
The Premier Enclosure is the best sited enclosure at Cheltenham. It offers the best viewing, restaurants, bars and betting areas. The purchase of a Premier day badge for the Festival allows the race goers to use use the grandstand facilities as well.
What are the different enclosures at Cheltenham?
There are three enclosures at Cheltenham Racecourse – Club, Tattersalls, and Best Mate. Each Enclosure offers racegoers a unique experience.
What is the Tattersalls enclosure at Cheltenham?
The perfect middle ground between the Club and Best Mate Enclosure. Be close up to the Winner’s Enclosure, stand by the Winning Post and get stunning views from the Tattersalls grandstand viewing steps. A Tattersalls ticket gets you entry to a variety of food and drink areas.
What jumps over fences at the Cheltenham Festival?
From the start position, horses in the Cheltenham Gold Cup jump two plain fences – which will become the second-last and last in two circuits’ time – in the home straight before continuing uphill out into the country.
Is there a dress code for Cheltenham?
There is no set dress code for The Festival™ but we ask customers to dress for the weather, take some inspiration from our Style Guide below. Fancy dress is permitted as long as the outfit is not offensive and we reserve the right to decline entry should the need arise.
What do you wear to a club enclosure at Cheltenham?
Officially there is no dress code at Cheltenham. From feathers to tweed, dresses to hats, anything goes at The Festival. Gentlemen usually wear a suit or similar, and ladies often opt for hats, in all enclosures, restaurants and hospitality facilities. Top model Frankie Herbert, was the 2020 fashion ambassador.
Can you wear jeans to Cheltenham?
A tweed skirt, or the new Anna Lascata suede skirt are great options. Otherwise, the relaxed dress code at Cheltenham means it is acceptable to wear a smart pair of jeans and many do.
How tall are Cheltenham fences?
4ft 6in tall
How high are Cheltenham Festival fences? Fences are taller than hurdles in the National Hunt season, and they are an integral part of Cheltenham Festival and racing betting. The Cheltenham fences stand at a minimum 4ft 6in tall and are made of a mix of birch and spruce or ‘other material’.
Is Cheltenham flat or jumps?
The highlight of its calendar is the Cheltenham Festival, which runs for four days in March and features 28 races, including 15 Grade 1 events. It is the most popular jumps meeting in the world with more than 65,000 racegoers each day and is widely considered the pinnacle of the jump racing season.
Can you take a hip flask to Cheltenham?
Hip flasks are not permitted. “Food for individual consumption is now permitted in the Best Mate enclosure only. No liquids are permitted, and there will be bag searches in place.”
Can you wear black to Cheltenham?
Officially there is no dress code at Cheltenham. The Festival takes place in March and that means weather can impact the outfit choices of visitors. The course recommends dressing for the weather but many ladies will wear hats.
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