Hotels near Sandown Park
With spectacular views of Heathrow and London, Sandown Park is a racecourse and leisure facility in Surrey, England. It hosts the Eclipse Stakes a group 1 flat race, as well as multiple other horse races on weekends. There are also toy fairs, car shows, golf courses, and a go-cart track, among other sports and activities available. Many people host their wedding reception here.
Open to thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above, the Eclipse Meeting has a lot to offer guests and fans. The event is named after the eighteenth century racehorse Eclipse, and was first run in 1886. A popular attraction for both riders and fans, the Coral-Eclipse day is among the best flat racing events in the world. It’s a prestigious and luxurious event that takes place each year in the summer.
Sandown is in the beautiful park area of the town of Esher. Travel options to the park are convenient and plentiful. Along the M25, it is less than thirty minutes from Waterloo by rail. If you are coming by train from Waterloo or Clapham, arrive at Esher station. From here you can take a taxi or a free bus to Sandown Park.
The Sandown Park Lodge is highly recommended for your accommodation needs. This is an on-site hotel, right next to the Sandown Park Racecourse. You can walk within minutes to the track’s main entrance. This hotel has 21 rooms, and a lot of convenient parking available, but rooms do book quickly. Some of the rooms overlook the pre-parade ring and some overlook the stables as well. If you are booking on the weekend, there are special rates you may want to look into.
Other options in the area include bed and breakfasts, and luxury hotels. Check out the Pennyhill Park Hotel and Country Club. It’s an English manor house which has been converted into a first class-traditional hotel. The estate is located on 120 acres of beautiful land in a perfect location close to London, in Bagshot.
If you’re more interested in a quaint guesthouse, bed and breakfast style, check out the Abeille Guest House, in Guildford, Surrey. It’s a Victorian home, converted into a bed and breakfast, mini-hotel, which is conveniently located near the town and stations. A full English breakfast is served by the owners every morning, and there is free TV, Wi-Fi and coffee all year-round.
