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Here are the frequently asked questions that will help you plan your day at The Betfred Derby Festival.
Here’s what entrance you’ll need to come through:
Advance parking is no longer available to book online.
Car Parking will be available to purchase on each day, find out more.
Hospitality guests have parking included in their package.
If you park your car on the hill, there is a charge and it can be pre-booked.
Pedestrians can access the hill for free.
If you have Grandstand and Queen Stand tickets you can go to the Parade ring.
However, if you have Londsdale, Upper Tatts or The Derby Family Festival tickets, you won’t have access to the Parade Ring.
You can bring your own picnic in the following enclosures:
All other enclosures don’t allow picnics, alcohol or furniture to be brought in.
We take cash within the car parks. However, with the volume of guests coming in, there may be a longer wait than usual using the card machines.
We don’t accept cash anywhere else on the racecourse bar the Bookmakers. If anything changes, we’ll update everyone using the pre-event communications and on the website - which we advise checking ahead of the event.
There is a shuttle bus from Epsom Station and it will be operating from 9.30am - 7.30pm on both days of The Betfred Derby Festival.
Reduced service between the hours of 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Tickets to be purchased on the Shuttle bus, priced at £3.00 for a single ticket & £5 for a return ticket.
The Derby Family Festival is a private area on the hill for customers who have purchased tickets only.
But the hill is free for pedestrians.
You can bring folding chairs and tables but gazebos aren’t allowed in these enclosures.
You can however bring chairs/gazebos/tables to the Hill.
There are bars and catering outlets located in and around the Queen Elizabeth II Stand but the majority of eateries are located within the Derby Village around the Grandstand.
No, unfortunately all restaurants have to be pre booked. You’re welcome to talk about upgrade opportunities with Hospitality ahead of the event.
Food and drink stands will be available in and around the racecourse and will be card only.
Yes but Grandstand tickets aren’t permitted in Queen Elizabeth II Stand.
If there’s space within the enclosure, absolutely. All attendees can technically access enclosures below the ticket they hold. However, the stewards won’t allow access if an enclosure reaches capacity as the ticket holders for the specific enclosure will take priority.
We ask all attendees to respect any requests from our stewarding team to ensure the safety of all attendees.
These tickets will be available for Ladies Day only in the Grandstand Enclosure.
Only assistance dogs are permitted within the stands. We advise customers to leave their pets safely at home.
There are cash machines on site in the Queen’s Stand and Duchess’s Stand but there may be long queues. So we’d recommend taking cash out before you arrive.
Cameras can be used in the public enclosures, as long as the photographs are for personal use. Commercial photographers need to apply for accreditation from JSC.
You can buy racecards inside the racecourse. It’ll cost £5.00 on both days.
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There’s a taxi pick up and drop off point located at car park 8.
You can use local taxi company, Clocktower cars: 01372 747 747
Caterer’s access:
Other guest access:
Grandstand and Queen Elizabeth II Stand:
Picnic Enlosure Entrance:
Outer Enclosures:
Gluten free options are available upon request, please ask at the unit for the FIR folder so they can let you know your options.
No, you won’t need a key to access the temporary accessible toilets in the outer enclosures.
Yes, once you’re inside the enclosure, all activities and entertainment are free.
All rides/entertainment on the hill is paid for.
You can watch all the races from the Derby Festival overseas via the Racing TV App. You will need to subscribe to the leading horseracing channel and register with a UK address. There is more here.
In terms of mainstream broadcasters, there is every chance you will be able to watch the Derby wherever you are in the world. The 2024 Derby was shown by more than 50 broadcasters, including the likes of Fox Sports in the US, ESPN / Star + in South America and Caribbean, SuperSport in Africa and Viaplay in Europe. A full list of confirmed broadcasters will appear nearer the event.
