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Newcastle Racecourse

High Gosforth Park,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE3 5HP

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Tel: 0191 236 2020
Fax: +44 (0) 191 236 7761
Email: Newcastle Racecourse
Website: Newcastle Racecourse
Newcastle Racecourse
The High Gosforth Park estate is a unique venue, easily accessible, just minutes from Newcastle city centre, the A1(M) and the A19.
This tranquil setting, located in 812 acres of parkland, is home to Newcastle Racecourse & Conference Centre, Parklands Golf complex, Complete Football 5 a side centre and the Border Minstrel Public House.

Situated opposite Newcastle Racecourse is Parklands Mini Golf, the ideal family activity! No need to book – just turn up. Opening times 10am – 8.30pm. Family Ticket just £10 for 2 adults and 2 children aged 13 & under . For more details telephone Parklands on 0191 2363322

Thursday 26th – Saturday 28th June – Northumberland Plate Festival

The Newcastle Racecourse Plate Festival, a social and racing carnival spread over three days from Thursday June 26 to Saturday June 28, includes the 128th John Smith’s Northumberland Plate – at £200,000, the richest two-mile handicap horse race anywhere in Europe. This will be watched by a 25,000 capacity crowd on the Saturday. Book now to avoid disappointment! We have limited availability left for our fantastic hospitality package: an all inclusive deal which includes Premier Enclosure admission, racecard, 3 course lunch, afternoon tea, and an unlimited bar of beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks but excluding champagne. Prices differ depending on the day and are only available when booked in advance.

June 26th National Express Seaton Delaval Trophy Day -Gates open 12.30pm, first race 2.30pm, last race 5.05pm Premier Enclosure £19, Grandstand & Paddock £13. Hospitality Package £130 + vat per person.


June 27th: Esh Group Gosforth Park Cup Racenight - Gates open 4.50pm, first race 6.50pm, last race 9.30pm. Premier Enclosure £24, Grandstand & Paddock £16, Hospitality Package £160 + vat per person

June 28th: John Smiths Northumberland Plate - Gates open 12 noon, first race 2.05pm, last race 5.20pm. Premier Enclosure - SOLD OUT, Grandstand & Paddock £22, Hospitality Package £195 + vat per person

July 26th Barclays Commercial Beeswing Ladies Day - One of the most glamorous events in Newcastle’s social calendar, Ladies day is a fantastic day out. The Pimms & Champagne will be flowing and you may even be spotted and selected for the Marks & Spencer Best Dressed Lady Competition. Of course, gentlemen are welcome too! Gates open 12 noon, first race 2.20pm, last race 5.10pm. Premier Enclosure - SOLD OUT, Grandstand & Paddock £20, Hospitality Package £155 + vat per person.
Take the A1 north or south, then take the B1318, signposted Gosforth, Wideopen and Killingworth, then follow the brown and white signs. 
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