You can’t beat the spectacle and colour of seeing racehorses and jockeys close up, the bustling activity that surrounds the betting and the lively excitement of the race itself.


Dress Code for Brighton Racecourse:

The dress code for the Premier Enclosure is Smart Casual. This means no sport shorts, ripped denim or football shirts. Shirts must be worn at all times. We also suggest smart/casual for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. For a lot of people (especially ladies) dressing up is all part of the fun of going racing and you can be sure that there will be some sights to be seen!

Top tip: To enjoy a day’s racing to the full may require a good deal of walking around, so give particular thought to your footwear!

How to get there:
Directions to Brighton Race Course

By Road

The Racecourse is easy to reach from the A27 Brighton bypass. If you are approaching Brighton on the A23 you need to go east on the A27. Head for signs directing you to Sussex University and take the B2123 to Woodingdean, turn right at the traffic lights and the Racecourse is approximately one mile on your left hand side. Car Parking is free.

This is the recommend route to avoid traffic congestion through the City Centre, however the Racecourse is well sign-posted if you choose to enter central Brighton on the A23. If you're coming from the seafront head for the Palace Pier before driving eastbound along Marine Parade. Turn left at the first set of lights into Lower Rock Gardens. Turn right at the second set of lights into Edward Street, then first left into Freshfield Road. The Racecourse is at the top of the hill.

By Bus

A courtesy bus service operates from Brighton Station to the course from approximately 2 hours prior to the first race. The bus parks 200 yards south of the station (at the top of Queens Road). There are return journeys to the station after racing.

By Rail

Brighton is less than an hour from London by train and there are services from Victoria, London Bridge and Kings Cross. There are also frequent coastway services operating from Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings, Worthing and Portsmouth. Please contact National Rail Enquiries for more information 08457 48 49 50.

SatNav by Postcode to Brighton Racecourse: BN2 9XZ


Visit the Brighton Racecourse official site for fixtures and full details