Racing is recorded to have taken place in Pontefract as early as 1648. The course is run left handed over an undulating circuit two miles in circumference, with a two furlong home straight. That makes it the longest continuous flat racing circuit in Europe!
Here at Pontefract we have 16 meetings a year and there is something for everyone to enjoy!
We host two music nights on our Friday Evening Meetings in May and July where we welcome some fantastic performers to take to the stage following racing. We also have three Sunday Meetings each year, the popular Family Days are a calendar highlight, with superb racing and great family entertainment.
We also have our annual Ladies Day and the Best Dressed Lady will take home a holiday for two courtesy of RIU Hotels and Resorts!
There are also a number of different options for eating and drinking at the Racecourse, from the exclusivity and luxury of a private box to Yorkshire’s famous Fish & Chips from one of the mobile units around the Racecourse.
You will find us just half a mile from Junction 32 of the M62.
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Pricing info
Advance admission prices range from £5 – £26.
On the day admission prices range from £7 – £28.
Under 18’s go free.
Opening hours
Our Admin Offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
On racedays, the gates will open from 12pm for Midweek Fixtures, 11:30am on Sundays and 4:30pm for Evening Fixtures.
Racedays & Fixtures
Pontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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April 11th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Monday, April 24, 2023
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April 24th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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May 3rd, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race Evening at Pontefract Racecourse on Friday, May 26, 2023
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May 26th, 2023 4:00pmPontefract Flat Race Evening at Pontefract Racecourse on Monday, June 12, 2023
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June 12th, 2023 4:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Sunday, June 25, 2023
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June 25th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Monday, July 3, 2023
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July 3rd, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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July 11th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race Evening at Pontefract Racecourse on Friday, July 21, 2023
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July 21st, 2023 4:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Sunday, July 30, 2023
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July 30th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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August 9th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Sunday, August 20, 2023
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August 20th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Thursday, September 21, 2023
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September 21st, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Thursday, September 28, 2023
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September 28th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Monday, October 9, 2023
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October 9th, 2023 12:00pmPontefract Flat Race at Pontefract Racecourse on Monday, October 23, 2023
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October 23rd, 2023 12:00pmImages
