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Horserace betting at Hexham racecourse
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Official site of the Hexham racecourse
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The Racecourse Office
The Riding
Hexham
Northumberland
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The Hexham Racecourse, over a century of racing.
Hexham Racecourse
has been the home of National Hunt racing in Northumberland
for over 100 years. The racecourse is situated, perched on
Yarridge Heights high above the historic market town.
As well as the magnificent surrounding countryside
the course takes full advantage of a natural amphitheatre
of sloping grass below the stands to provide superb viewing
of the racecourse
With other race courses including Rothbury,
Belford, Elsdon, Wark and Morpeth having come and gone and
Gosforth has changed counties. Hexham Racecourse is now Northumberland's
only racecourse.
Racing in the district was first recorded
on Tyne Green, Hexham in the 1720s. Articles for a specific
meeting on 3rd May 1738 on Tyne Green are in existence. By
1793 articles were showing racing to be taking place on Hexham
Race Ground and there is little doubt that race meetings held
from then onwards were held at Yarridge.
Racecourse facilities at Hexham
The racing season at Hexham takes place in
Spring and early Summer and in the Autumn. From March to June
there are several weekend and bank holiday fixtures, as well
as popular evening meetings which take
advantage of the long evening twilight. One of the highlights
of the Spring is the Heart of All England Maiden Hunter Chase
which many consider a 'Cup Final' for rising chasing starts
in the north of England.
The race course offers a wide range
of hospitality facilities to enjoy a meal or a drink while
watching the racing, from a light snack at the bar to a full
meal in a private box. There are also many opportunities for
companies and groups to sponsor races and to entertain their
guests. The venue is also recognized as having some of the
best viewing facilities for disabled people in British racing,
with access provided by a lift to all areas of the stands
as well as a special car park from which races can be viewed
from.
The Ramshaw Stand
The Ramshaw Stand provides
the Members' Enclosure with Magnificent facilities for viewing
and hospitality. The new stand overlooks the winner's enclosure
and the parade ring and is fronted by a wide patio and grassed
terraces which provide an excellent view of all points of
the racecourse.
The Members Bar
The ground floor contains the attractive stone-flagged
Members' Bar with refreshment area and Tote betting with extensive
closed-circuit TV monitors.
The Curlew Room
The Curlew Room on the first floor also contains a bar
and carvery, with Tote and closed-circuit TV, and offers
seating at tables for a drink or something to eat while viewing
the action on the racecourse.
The Henderson Room
The Henderson Room,which also overlooks the parade ring,
offers a panoramic view of the course and the winner's enclosure
and can provide private dining and refreshment facilities
to parties of up to 120 guests for a full, sit-down lunch
or dinner, or for 180 for a finger buffet or reception. The
room has its own complete bar, adjoining rest-rooms and features
Tote betting facilities and closed-circuit TV monitors.
This room is ideal for corporate hospitality
from race sponsors or for entertaining other large private
parties. On days without racing, it
can provide an ideal venue for business conferences and seminars,
as well as wedding receptions or other social functions.
Enderby & Patterson Boxes
The top floor contains two private boxes for entertaining
up to 25 guests in each with dining and bar service. The boxes
can be joined in various configurations to accommodate larger
groups. The view from the top floor is fantastic. The large
area to the rear contains Tote betting facilities, TV monitors
and a unique view of the town of Hexham and the North Tyne
valley. This may be used for larger groups in conjunction
with the private boxes overlooking the course. In the Tattersalls
Enclosure there are also a number of bars and a restaurant
serving complete meals, as well as the new Tote bar and facilities
for betting.
Marquees
Marquees may be sited on the lawns next to the racecourse
or other areas and can offer hospitality for any number of
guests upto 400 in comfort and style.
All rooms and boxes are available for hire
on none race days for conferences seminars and weddings.
The Hexham racecourse has also a licence
to hold marriage ceremonies
Book tickets to the Hexham Races
To order your tickets
online please complete and print the form found on their website
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