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Uttoxeter Racecourse
Uttoxeter Racecourse Accommodation
Are you planning a trip to Uttoxeter Racecourse, said to be the best regional racecourse in the country? Most people, of course, visit for the races, the Sport of Kings, but you may be coming for a wedding, a birthday party or even for work for a conference.
If so, you will need somewhere to stay. On this Uttoxeter Racecourse Accommodation page of the Go Staffordshire website, you will find a list of places to stay in the close vicinity of the racecourse. So a short walk or a little drive from your accommodation and you will be able to enjoy your day’s racing free from the stress of long, uncomfortable drives and traffic jams. Does life get any better than that?
In the directories on this page, you will find different accommodation types. If you prefer to be waited on and your whims pandered to, you will find a number of luxury hotels and guest houses. On the other hand, if you prefer your independence and the freedom and outdoor life of a campsite, our directory will guide you in the right direction. So much easier than driving round, hoping to find somewhere to stay after you have just had an exhilarating day at the race track.
Each listing is accompanied by a short description with the telephone and e-mail address. So you can easily find the right accommodation for you and, with a quick telephone call or e-mail, check availability and make a reservation. Remember to book your accommodation early for the special events days at Uttoxeter racecourse, especially for the John Smith’s Midlands Grand National in March and the Britannia English Summer National in June. Not to mention Ladies Night and the ever popular James Bond Days. Don’t worry – the proprietors of hotels and guest houses close to the racecourse are used to James Bond and his glamorous girls turning up to their establishments.
If you are lucky enough to be in the area for longer than it takes to see the races, then make life easy for yourself when planning your break. Use the buttons at the top of this page to help. Clicking the Staffordshire Good Food button will lead you to directories for places to eat, including pubs, cafes, restaurants, tea and coffee shops. And if you are camping or caravanning, you will also find a link to Farmshops in Staffordshire where you will be able to buy fresh, locally produced food –you may even be able to buy some Staffordshire oatcakes to have with your breakfast. The Staffordshire Events and the Staffordshire Activities pages are brimming with ideas for things to do when the racing stops.
And before you book your accommodation close to Uttoxeter racecourse, it may be a good plan to look at the Staffordshire Weather page – it would be very frustrating to wake up within site of the racecourse and find your day’s fun cancelled because of the weather.
Well, enjoy your day at the races, whether it be flat racing or over jumps. That all your bets will be winners may not be a certainty. But you will definitely have a lucky streak if you have booked your accommodation through this Uttoxeter Racecourse Accommodation page.
Set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Uttoxeter Racecourse hosts many important Jump race meetings each year, including the John Smith’s Midlands Grand National. With racing fixtures spread evenly throughout the year and over £1 million of prize money on offer, Uttoxeter Racecourse boasts exciting, quality racing action at a time that suits you.
Uttoxeter Racecourse has something for everyone. Whether you are new to racing, like to enjoy a special day out or you are a loyal follower of the Sport of Kings, if you visit Uttoxeter Racecourse you are guaranteed a day of fun and excitement in beautiful surroundings.
With 25 race meetings spread evenly throughout the year, you also have the opportunity to visit Uttoxeter Racecourse in every season. Whether that is National Hunt Racing in the winter, or glorious summer jumping, you are sure to be on course for an unforgettable day at the ‘finest country racecourse in the land’. Uttoxeter’s feature days are The John Smith’s Midlands Grand National and the Britannia Building Society English Summer National
Getting there
By Road Uttoxeter Racecourse is just off the A50, midway between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. From the north or south take the M6, exiting Junction 14 and use the Stafford ring road. Alternatively, take Junction 15, follow the signs for A50 Stoke on Trent, then A50 Uttoxeter. The M40/M42 is an alternative to the M1/M6. By Rail Uttoxeter station adjoins the course. You can catch a direct train from Crewe, or pick up a connection at Stoke-on-Trent. Railway Station Airport East Midlands 22.4 miles (36 km) By Air Helicopters may land (by prior arrangement) at the racecourse itself, while aircraft may use Tatenhill Airfield at Needwood, seven miles from the course.
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