Newcastle Rugby Foundation Raceday

Saturday 10 October 2026 | 11.45am - 6.15pm | Hexham Racecourse, NE46 2JP

Come and join us for our Newcastle Rugby Foundation Raceday on Saturday 10th October!

Situated 600 feet above Hexham, the National Hunt course has 15 scheduled race meetings throughout the year including several popular weekend and evening fixtures. The Racecourse takes full advantage of its natural amphitheatre setting to provide superb viewing of racing.

We have several bars and a café here at the Racecourse. There will also be at least one food van here on the day.

Picnics can be brought to the Racecourse providing it is consumed outside, there are a number of picnic benches, you are also welcome to bring picnic chairs/rugs.

Bets can be placed with the bookmakers standing in the betting ring, Britibet who operate a number of betting kiosks, or in the William Hill Betting Shop.

We have no strict dress code. Jeans and shorts are permitted but we don’t allow football tops. Fancy dress is allowed however we do request that it is respectable and will not offend other racegoers. It is advisable to dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

We recommend that you book your tickets in advance of the day, there is a discount on tickets booked before 2pm the day before racing. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day and cash or card is accepted.
Under 18’s who are accompanied by an adult go free to all of our race meetings. There will be free activities for the kids including a bouncy castle, garden games & rugby themed activities.

For more information or to book your tickets visit www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk or call 01434 606881 in office hours. 

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