Worcester Races

As spring approaches, those who have a love for horses and racing begin to get excited. No matter where you are in the United Kingdom, you’re going to find horse racing in one for or another, although those with an enthusiasm for both the action and its rich heritage will probably want to head to Worcester Races.

Aside from all the beauty, grace and excitement to be found wherever thoroughbreds are to be pitted against one another, Worcester Races offers a little bit besides. For one thing, it enjoys a spectacular position on the bank of the River Severn.

This body of water is something marvellous in its own right, but when you add the large expanse of greenery and the tint of leather to the equation, it is a marriage made in heaven, especially for those who like the aesthetic qualities of the world’s oldest equestrian sport. Those with a sense of history will be doubly pleased to discover that the course is one of the oldest in UK. Worcester Races have been run on the banks of the River Severn since the early 18th century and there is palpable sense of tradition which goes with a day at this special racecourse.

Unlike many of racecourses throughout the world and Britain, this one offers a more easy-going atmosphere and welcomes groups of friends and family. The regular fixtures include Family Fun Days and Ladies Days, so those who prefer to lay their bets without donning coats and tails will feel all the more welcome.

Of course, the sport has a long association with exclusivity and those enticing glasses of chilled Champagne, and visitors who like to play ‘spot the most unusual hat’ will find the Premier Enclosure the perfect place to mix a gentle, classically-tinged sophistication with all the excitement of the racing. Those who take tickets for the Premier Enclosure will have access to all the public areas, which include some truly lovely bars and restaurants, while having access to quite a few other places from where to enjoy the racing. A Premier Badge allows holders exclusive access to the Premier Bar and the delightful cuisine, chatter and ambiance of the Severn Suite Restaurant. Naturally, there is access to the grandstand, although it is only Premier Badge holders who will have access to both sides of the parade ring.

Punters who care little for the distractions and refinements of the upper crust and would rather dispense with distractions and focus on the business of the day, namely making sure their picks are in prime health as they trot around the parade ring, will probably opt for a Grandstand Enclosure badge.

This badge is the most popular for those who take their sport seriously. A Grandstand Enclosure badge allows access to one side of the parade ring, as well as the superb grandstand itself an its ground floor bar. Needless to say, all enclosures allow swift access to tote facilities and bookmakers, so no level of access will impede your chance to place that bet which you have a good feeling about, nor interfere with the collecting of your winnings.

Families might do well to consider the Centre Course Enclosure for their day out. The area offers a picnic area with car park and, on certain days, boasts an entertainment area for children. Of course, there are both totes and bookmakers, so it couldn’t be easier to get from the picnic basket to someone with just the odds you were hoping for.

Aside from the obvious charms of the Premier Enclosure as means to entertain and impress colleagues and important business clients, the racecourse has a dedicated team of hospitality staff who specialize in corporate entertaining. From the vaunted luxury of executive boxes to the more capacious, but no less prestigious, option of having a dedicated marquee set up in a fashion which conveys the elegance and import of the sport at its most regal, the chance for an unrivalled hospitality experience of the racecourse and its facilities is readily available for all who like to mix business with pleasure.

Even though the yearly calendar sees only a few months of racing, which include both evening and midweek afternoon meetings, Worcester Races doesn’t shut down to the public in the off season.

Far from it, it has long been one of the region’s favourite spots for entertaining groups large and small, and for a variety of occasions. Indoor and outdoor facilities allow for any kind of event to be hosted. From conferences and Christmas parties to dinner dances, wedding receptions, trade fairs, auctions and exhibitions, the facilities and experienced team of hospitality staff of the venue are always on hand to ensure that an event is organized to the last detail.

Whether you’re looking for a fun day out with the family, have an important client to impress, want to enjoy stylish surrounds while sipping chilled bubbly with those who share your appetite, or are just one of those passionate about horses and racing and pays particular attention to the details of each race, then Worcester Races will amply supply everything you could hope to find, and a little more besides.

Even if you’ve never placed bet before and feel that it’s silly to select a potential winner based on the colour of the jockey’s silks, you’ll find that it takes only a couple of quid to experience the thrill of watching those colours head towards the finishing post. You may back a horse with odds of a 100 to 1, but it’s a sport where many an outside chance has been known to change the course of lives.

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