CHESTER RACES
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Chester Racecourse, known as the Roodee, is the oldest racecourse in the UK. The racecourse which lies on the banks of the River Dee, is home to exciting race days and events throughout the year. A great day out guaranteed! There's no need to horse around getting home after a fantastic day at Chester Races - there are great Village Hotels located nearby!
At Village Hotels, we've got everything under one roof - enjoy a pre-race tipple in the Pub & Grill, kick back in our super-comfy beds, lounge in our pool and tuck into a delicious breakfast the next morning.
Our race day tip - Make a royally good weekend of it! There's so much to see and do near Chester racecourse, you're going to need more than just one night! Explore world-class family friendly attractions; Chester Zoo, Chester Roman Tours, Loggerheads Country Park, Cheshire Oaks and more!
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STAY
Hold onto your hats, you're in for a great ride! A comfy bed, great shower and nifty gadgets come as standard, but there’s more to Village than our bedrooms.
You’ll find great food & drink, a state of the art gym & pool, coworking space and more - all under one roof.
CHESTER RACE FIXTURES
Grab your best hat! There are some great events at Chester Racecourse this year - here's what's on!
May
- Boodles May Festival Trials Day 2024 - 8 May
- Boodles May Festival Ladies Day 2024 - 9 May
- Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day 2024 - 10 May
- Roman Day 2024 - 25 May
June
- The Friday Social 2024 - 14 June
- Summer Saturday 2024 - 15 June
- Summer Style Race Day 2024 - 29 June
July
- Ibiza Classics Evening 2024 - 12 July
- Soul Sunset Racing 2024 - 13 July
- Midsummer Meeting 2024 - 27 July
August
- Family Fun Day 2024 - 4 August
- Ladies Day 2024 - 31 August
September
- Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Friday 2024 - 13 September
- Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Saturday 2024 - 14 September
- Oktoberfest Season Finale 2024 - 21 September
Grab your best hat! There are some great events at Chester Racecourse this year - here's what's on!
May
- Boodles May Festival Trials Day 2024 - 8 May
- Boodles May Festival Ladies Day 2024 - 9 May
- Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day 2024 - 10 May
- Roman Day 2024 - 25 May
June
- The Friday Social 2024 - 14 June
- Summer Saturday 2024 - 15 June
- Summer Style Race Day 2024 - 29 June
July
- Ibiza Classics Evening 2024 - 12 July
- Soul Sunset Racing 2024 - 13 July
- Midsummer Meeting 2024 - 27 July
August
- Family Fun Day 2024 - 4 August
- Ladies Day 2024 - 31 August
September
- Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Friday 2024 - 13 September
- Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival Saturday 2024 - 14 September
- Oktoberfest Season Finale 2024 - 21 September
OUR HOTELS NEAR CHESTER RACECOURSE
Village Hotel Chester St David´s
St David's Park, Ewloe, Flintshire, Nr Chester, CH5 3YB, United Kingdom.
20 minutes away from Chester Racecourse.
Village Hotel Wirral
Pool Lane, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 4UE, United Kingdom.
30 minutes away from Chester Racecourse.
CHESTER
ZOO
WHAT'S NEARBY?
See over 35,000 extraordinary animals from huge asian elephants to tiny meerkats at Chester Zoo. The zoo has many popular exhibits and habitats waiting to be explored, Caribbean Flamingos, Asian Elephants and Chimpanzees to name a few. Learn all about your favourite animal and get hands on at one of the animal experiences where you can try your hand at being a zoo keeper for the day!
Location: Chester CH2 1EU
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CHESTER ROMAN
TOUR
WHAT'S NEARBY?
Take an insightful walk through Roman Chester, with an authentic Roman tour guide. Transport back 2,000 years and learn all about the hidden history of Chester, explore Britain's biggest Roman fortress, Deva. Don’t forget to check out the famous city walls. Built almost 2000 years ago Chester’s city walls are the oldest in Britain.
Location: Grosvenor St, Chester CH1 2DD
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LOGGERHEADS
COUNTRY PARK
WHAT'S NEARBY?
Loggerheads is a stunning country park, with a wooded river valley running alongside the River Alyn, dramatic cliffs, caves and outcrops to explore. The park has two historic landmarks, Pentre Mill corn mill, and Devil’s Gorge, and was also a key location for lead mining and quarrying. Visitors can relax and enjoy a picnic at the on site Tea Gardens.
Location: Ruthin Road, Mold, CH7 5LH
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CHESHIRE
OAKS
WHAT'S NEARBY?
The UKs biggest designer outlet, Cheshire Oaks is a shoppers paradise, with over 140 boutiques and restaurants to discover. Shop iconic brands, including Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, and stop for a bite to eat at one of the outlets 15 eateries, including Carluccios and Wagamama. There’s something for everyone to enjoy with a cinema, Tenpin Bowling and Paradise Island Adventure Golf nearby
Ellesmere Port CH65 9JJ
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