Pontefract Races
Pontefract Races
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Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Alli
16 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lovely friendly staff. Helpful. Great viewing areas. I have Limited mobility and this place was brilliant! Special areas to view the horses in the parade . Special area to see the finishing line. Absolutely good value. Plenty of staff. Definitely will be back! Thanks
Written 1 October 2023
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Florence L
Wakefield, UK11 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Best day out ever ladies day food was expensive still enjoyed it experience worth it will be returning
Written 31 May 2023
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olilou7
Blackburn, UK9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Been coming to Ponty for 35+ years is and it’s always been a great course to visit and one of my favourites in Uk having busted most of them. Everything very accessible and great views of enclosures and course all in a small area. Racing always very competitive and it’s easy to get to ( though often not easy to leave!)
Went again today - got the Yorkshireman’s deal of admission/pie and pint for me and partner (veggie) - no veggie pie option despite multiple offers on their menu. Disappointing as I know Ponty are keen to improve their food offer - but seemed less food offer than ever strangely. Ordering pint took 20 mins. Very short staffed. All of this wouldn’t be such a problem but Ponty have this day as oap go free day - great idea and my parents come along this year and last via a pre booked ticket - so they know it’s going to be busy but they just weren’t geared up for it.
Backed plenty of winners so that helped restore positive outlook on the day - but for a course that obviously wants to do better they are falling short. sorry.
Went again today - got the Yorkshireman’s deal of admission/pie and pint for me and partner (veggie) - no veggie pie option despite multiple offers on their menu. Disappointing as I know Ponty are keen to improve their food offer - but seemed less food offer than ever strangely. Ordering pint took 20 mins. Very short staffed. All of this wouldn’t be such a problem but Ponty have this day as oap go free day - great idea and my parents come along this year and last via a pre booked ticket - so they know it’s going to be busy but they just weren’t geared up for it.
Backed plenty of winners so that helped restore positive outlook on the day - but for a course that obviously wants to do better they are falling short. sorry.
Written 24 April 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is much appreciated. We do apologise you were unable to get a vegetarian option with your True Yorkshireman Package, a vegetarian option should have been available, if it is not on offer in the future please do come and see us in the Raceday Office and we will remedy this for you. We hope to welcome you back to Ponte Races again soon.
Written 22 August 2023
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manwell2015
Huddersfield, UK41 contributions
Apr 2023
Attended the opening meeting of the 2023 season with my other half and had good day out, shame about the rain but it did not spoil the day. The food in the bistro was good as always. I did notice that the car park exit route had reverted to the original one which had been in place for many years. Last season it changed several times and cars were also allowed to come in as race traffic was going out. Well done Pontefract keep it like that then everyone know where they are going.
Written 12 April 2023
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ianharrison1865@gmail.com
United Kingdom1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Friends
The day 3/10/22 our dad Peter brought us together to Ponty, for a dad who had first come to Ponty races in the 60s when the likes of Lester Piggott, Pat Eddery, Viv Nickholson and her husband used to come along with John Rickman as commentator.
The day was great, weather, beer, comfort and winners all around. We will tell our children of farthers last wish and they will tell our grand children of which there are many the joy it has brought our family. Sadley dad passed b4 17/10/22 meet I did and have video and pics of both meets and will cherrish for ever.
Thank you Ponty races for dads day.
The day was great, weather, beer, comfort and winners all around. We will tell our children of farthers last wish and they will tell our grand children of which there are many the joy it has brought our family. Sadley dad passed b4 17/10/22 meet I did and have video and pics of both meets and will cherrish for ever.
Thank you Ponty races for dads day.
Written 30 October 2022
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Richardgreyh
Barnoldswick, UK5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
I took a group to 4 meetings this year and each time everything was perfect, we had a table for the day in the Park Suite and couldn't fault one thing.
Written 28 October 2022
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Robert M
1 contribution
May 2022
Great day out worth the trip from Liverpool everybody very friendly good service and great racing we will be back
Written 25 October 2022
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Philip Cookson
Cleckheaton, UK12 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The best racecourse in Yorkshire,very good racing with good facilities.The family stand is really good value as you can take in your own food and drink,Highly recommended !!!
Written 24 October 2022
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davidcrowther
Wakefield, UK1 contribution
Oct 2022
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Written 24 October 2022
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foxtonfoxy
Dronfield, UK19 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We had a lovely day at the last day of the season. Sun was out and quite busy with alot of atmosphere. A choice of bars and different places for eating if not in the picnic area. You can easily from course to seeing the parade ring and winner's getting their trophy. We'll organised and helpful stall.
Written 24 October 2022
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Gary K
Thornton Cleveleys, UK1 contribution
How far is the walk from premier inn xscape to the race course,and what is the route?
Can I take alcohol into pontefract race course
Ponte R
Pontefract, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
Picnics are welcomed in every enclosure EXCEPT the Premier Enclosure.
A small amount of alcohol can also be brought in to the Racecourse as part of a picnic. This equates to a maximum of 4 cans per person or half a bottle of wine per person. However, please note that no glass bottles can be brought in to the enclosures. If you would rather bring spirits, please bring the pre-mixed cans.
There are a number of food outlets around the Racecourse and we have additional items available at every race meeting that can be added to your raceday tickets. There are also a number of vending vans available throughout the Racecourse enclosures.
Mrstoots_10
Yorkshire, UK28 contributions
Is the racecourse within walking distance of Tanshelf railway station & if so is it easy to find?
ShazBG
Sunderland, UK23 contributions
Yes it’s about a 2 minute walk. You come out of the train station and is straight across the main road. You can’t miss it.
Martin164swift
38 contributions
I’m thinking of booking a table in your premier dining room. But does it get busy and how many tables/ seats are there. 😉
Ponte R
Pontefract, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
The Dining Room holds around 100 - 120 people depending on the size of the tables. We normally cater for at least two sittings throughout a race meeting
liambillingsley
Liverpool, UK9 contributions
The season finale? What is the attendence like? Is it mad busy?
Ponte R
Pontefract, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
We normally have around 4,000 racegoers :-)
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Can we bring our dog?
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LeedsRich
Leeds45 contributions
You can bring a dog into the picnic enclosure as long as he/she is kept on a lead
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontefract Races
- Pontefract Races is open:
- Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00
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- (0.82 mi) King's Croft Hotel
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- (0.97 mi) The Winding Wheel
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- (0.94 mi) DJ's Cafe
- (1.04 mi) Bella Italia Castleford
- (1.04 mi) TGI Fridays - Castleford