Cheltenham Festival Racing on Gold Cup Day 2026
The jump racing event of the year - a great day out with a choice of tickets - choose either the Tattersall's enclosure or the Best Mate enclosure. Book today!
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Gold Cup Day - Friday 13th March 2026
Choice of tickets - choose either the Tattersall's enclosure or the Best Mate enclosure.
Gates open 10.30am - First race 1.30pm* Last Race 17.20
As the pinnacle of Jump racing, the Cheltenham Gold Cup not only headlines Day Four, but is also the feature race of The Festival™ for spectators, jockeys and trainers alike.
Playing a major part in the sporting calendar in the UK each year, its winners go down in history with the likes of Best Mate and Kauto Star becoming household names.
The Festival produces an atmosphere that is unique. The roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race on Tuesday signals the moment when the long wait is over and Jump racing's favourite fixture is back.The combination of the huge crowds, the amazing setting and the sense that you are watching history being made produces a sporting cocktail like no other. Prior to racing, enjoy the entertainment in and around the Tented Village, Parade Ring, Arena and Courage Pavilion with 70 trade stands, bands, interviews and the Parade of Champions.
TATTERSALLS ENCLOSURE
Get up close and personal with the runners and riders in the Parade Ring, then head off to enjoy the racing from the Grandstand's viewing steps and the area past the Winning Post.
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Pre-parade Ring
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Parade Ring
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Views opposite the finishing line
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Side view of the furlong
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Side view of the final fence
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Covered grandstand
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Winners Enclosure
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Tented Village
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Guinness Village (The November Meeting & The Festival only) ...and much more.
BEST MATE ENCLOSURE
This is the most affordable way to enjoy what racing at Cheltenham has to offer and is tremendous value for money.
The enclosure is positioned opposite the main Grandstand, providing an excellent view of the racing and top-class betting facilities, bars and a variety of food choices.
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Covered grandstand
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Views opposite the finishing line
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Access to food outlets and bars
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Head on views of the racecourse
Depart Race Course - After all Races Completed approx 18.30
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre | View |
| Bristol Anchor Road East | Anchor Road Opposite @Bristol- We The Curious Eastbound Bus Stop | View |
| Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | View |
| Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | View |
| Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | View |
| Gordano | Gordano M5 Services CAR PARK | View |
| Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | View |
| Weston Borough Arms | Borough Arms, Bus Shelter after main entrance to old Clarks Factory | View |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | View |
| Worle -Queensway Centre | Worle - Food Warehouse Bus St-opposite Bridge Farm New Bristol Road | View |
| Worle-Preanes Green | Bus Stop Worle Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Summer Lane Bus Shelter | View |
