A race day with families in mind is being hosted by Beverley Racecourse during the half-term holiday.
The family fun race day will include entertainment for children, live music and outdoor games, as well as a full race card, in the all-ages event. It takes place tomorrow (Wednesday, May 28) at the historic Westwood course.
The Picnic Enclosure gates open at 11.30am, and this is where all the entertainment will be taking place. There will be face painting with the team from We Face Painting 4 You Hull; the local Yorkshire funfair, Gallagher’s, with a selection of free rides plus stalls to enjoy for a small cost, and sounds from Beverley Brass Band, keeping everything in tune from the top of the Touch Above Bar.
Pony Parties will be attending for the first time, with a variety of pony-based entertainment. There will be live ponies and lots of pony-related games, including a set of miniature horse jumps where the children will get into a horse costume and jump the jumps, having races with their friends.
An outdoor games zone will feature the likes of mini-golf, a skittle alley and giant versions of such as Connect 4, Jenga, Twister and Ludo. New for this year is an inflatable Grand National, the aim of the event to be first round the track on a Space Hopper.
Under-18s are free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult. Other concessions apply.
All the fun of the races is being celebrated as Beverley is ranked among the UK’s best for summer racing action. Experts at betting site OLBG compiled the ultimate guide to 2025’s UK’s best racecourses for this summer, based on such as ticket prices, transport accessibility, review scores, social media followings and the number of race days throughout the year
Beverley ranked an overall second in the table, taking runner-up spot to Ascot. OLBG said: “Beverley Racecourse places second with a racecourse score of 6.83 out of 10. The venue has an impressive review score of 4.5 out of 5 on Google and Tripadvisor, with attendees praising its friendly and helpful staff, efficient service, and clean facilities.
“Beverley Racecourse has almost 25,600 followers across its official Instagram and X accounts. The venue’s Ladies’ Day is held in August, with ticket prices starting from just £10.
“Those visiting Beverley Racecourse and travelling by train can expect a 34-minute walk to and from the venue. There are almost 20 events to be held at the racecourse in 2025, providing plenty of opportunities to visit with your family and friends.”