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Racecourses in England
Horse racing, known as the 'Sport of Kings' is a popular sport in England. It likely takes its royal nickname due to the fact that some of the first competitive horse races were organised on private courses at Newmarket by King James I 1605 and flourished under Charles II. Horse racing increased in popularity over the following centuries and there are now 52 racecourses throughout England, the most well-known hosting some of the best racing in the world. ![]()
Book hotels near England racecourses. Click a racecourse to see all nearby hotels on a map, then fill in your travel dates and room requirements to check availability and compare hotel prices. Popular England RacecoursesLatest UpdatesWe are constantly updating the content on MATCHhotels to make booking hotels an easier task. Here are the latest updates: Pontefract guide - Pontefract Racecourse is a horse racing venue located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. The racecourse stages 16 fixtures each year including...
Redcar guide - Redcar racecourse is located on the North Yorkshire seaside, England, 7.5 miles from the town of Middlesbrough. The course has a history of racing... Ripon guide - Ripon Racecourse is a horse racing venue located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. It has been used for horse racing for more than 300 years and... Towcester guide - Towcester Racecourse is an independent racecourse, privately owned by Lord Hesketh, and centrally located in the heart of England. The racecourse... Sedgefield guide - Sedgefield racecourse is located on the countryside in County Durham. The high standard facilities assure that all the fans can follow the 19 Jump race... Newmarket guide - Newmarket Racecourse is an extremely pre-eminent flat racing racecourse situated in the Suffolk town of Newmarket, England. Newmarket itself is often... Goodwood guide - Goodwood racecourse is a horse racing track situated about 5 miles north of Chichester, West Sussex. The course is unique in that it is controlled by the... |
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