Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th Century and each year Carlisle Racecourse holds the Cumberland Plate and Carlisle Bell races, carrying on a tradition which dates back to that era.


Dress Code for Carlisle Racecourse:
No dress code found on their website. Smart Casual is the usual for racecourses.


How to get there:
Directions to Carlisle Race Course

By Road
The Racecourse is two miles South of the City, with road access via the M6 Junction 42, the A69 from the North East, or the A595/A596 for those travelling from the West. There is substantial FREE car parking available with Trackside Parking also available at £10.00 per car.

By Rail
To Carlisle Station. There are always buses or taxis available from the city centre. The Racecourse is only a short taxi ride from the station.

By Bus
Stagecoach, 0870 608 2608, operates a bus service to Durdar - Route 65 or 66

SatNav by Postcode to Carlisle Racecourse: CA2 4TS


Visit the Carlisle Racecourse official site for fixtures and full details