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Cheltenham Festival Experiences
All experiences can be booked with just an initial £25 per person deposit
Experiences based on where you are travelling from:
South of Cheltenham - Bristol - Best value: Hilton Garden Inn. Upgrade: Marriott St Pierre
North of Cheltenham - Stratford -upon-Avon - Best value: Crowne Plaza. Upgrade: The Arden
Cheltenham - Marriott Cheltenham Chase Hotel
Golf and Spa hotels - Marriott St Pierre (South) and Ardencote (North)
Golf and Racing Experiences - Coldra Court and The Belfry
Cheltenham Experiences
For those looking to be close to the action, our hotels are within half an hour of the racecourse.
All experiences include a one way transfer to the racecourse in the morning of the races, leaving you the flexibility to return when you like.
4* hotel | Close to Cheltenham town and racecourse | Complimentary drink at the hotel
Cheltenham:
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel
From
£319pp
Example Experience Includes:
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1 night accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Complimentary drink at the hotel
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One way transfer to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
South Cheltenham (Bristol) Experiences
Our Bristol experiences are ideal for those looking to travel from London, the South East and West of England, as well as Bristol Airport.
Our central Bristol hotels are within walking distance from Bristol Temple Meads station and close to bars and restaurants.
Close to bars and restaurants | Walking distance from Bristol Temple Meads | Complimentary drink at the hotel
Bristol:
Hilton Garden Inn - Bristol City Centre
From
£229pp
Example Experience Includes:
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2 nights accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Complimentary drink at the hotel
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Return transfers to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
North Cheltenham (Stratford) Experiences
Stratford-upon-Avon is conveniently located for those looking to travel from the North of England and Birmingham International Airport.
Stratford station is easily accessible from all hotels with trains to Birmingham which run hourly and trains to London every two hours.
Stratford-upon-Avon:
Crowne Plaza Stratford
Example Experience Includes:
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2 nights accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Complimentary drink at the
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Return transfer to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
Close to bars and restaurants | Just 45 minutes from Cheltenham racecourse | Free drink on arrival
From
£259pp
Stratford-upon-Avon:
The Arden Hotel
Example Experience Includes:
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2 nights accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Complimentary drink at the hotel
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Return transfer to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
Close to Stratford Town Centre | Just 45 minutes from Cheltenham Racecourse | Boutique Hotel
From
£399pp
Golf and Spa Experiences
We have a number of experiences available in both the North and South for those looking to combine a trip racing and a round of golf or a stay in a spa hotel. For more Golf and Racing options, click here.
These experiences are based on two night stays with tickets and return transfers to your preferred race day.
South:
Marriott St Pierre Hotel
Example Experience Includes:
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2 nights accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Dinner included each evening
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Return transfer to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
Dinner included in experience | Option to add a round of Golf | 4* Hotel with Spa
From
£299pp
North:
Ardencote Hotel
Example Experience Includes:
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2 nights accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
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Complimentary drink at the hotel
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Return transfer to Cheltenham Racecourse
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Ticket to the Cheltenham Festival (choose from Best Mate, Tattersalls or Club) - see ticket options here
Option to add round of Golf | Spa experiences available | Complimentary drink at the hotel
From
£249pp

Best Mate Enclosure
Best Mate might be the cheapest ticket choice but offers arguably the best atmosphere.
The enclosure is positioned opposite the main Grandstand, providing an excellent view of the racing and top-class betting facilities, bars and a variety of food choices.
Party in the Pavilion acts as the enclosure's own live music venue during The Festival, with DJs and bands playing throughout the week. It's ideal for the novice racegoers who are eager to enjoy the atmosphere and get up close to the racing.
Access to the Parade Ring or additional activities and entertainment such as the Shopping Village is not available from Best Mate.

Day 1: Champion Day
Tuesday 14th March 2023
This is where The Festival starts!
The opening day of The Festival, known as Champion Day, is headlined by the Champion Hurdle, which has been won over the years by some of historys biggest names, the likes of Honeysuckle, Istabraq and Hurricane Fly. One of the most popular days, Champions Day is where the excitment begins as everyone is buzzing to be back!
Make sure you are there this time around to witness who'll be writing their name in the history books.
Other Information
What to wear
There is no set dress code for The Festival but clients are asked to dress for the weather and take some inspiration from seasoned Festival Goers!
Fancy dress is permitted as long as the outfit is not offensive and the racecourse reserve the right to decline entry should the need arise. Please note, fancy dress is not permitted in the Club enclosure.
Transfers
Experiences included return racecourse transfers (except Cheltenham based experiences which include a one-way transfer). These are included on everyday that you book to attend the racing. Transfers depart your hotel with enough time to get to Cheltenham at gates opening, then depart around 45 minutes after the last race.
Ticket Upgrade Prices
Ticket upgrade prices can be found by clicking 'more info' on each experience option.
Best Mate Enclosure: Included as standard (no supplement)
Tattersalls Enclosure from: +£20.00
Club Enclosure from: +£50.00
Additional Racedays
Additional days racing can be added to this package for the advertised ticket and transfer price.
Additional Nights
Add an additional nights accommodation at the advertised price on each hotel page.
Payment Information
All Cheltenham Festival experiences can be booked with just a £25 per person deposit to secure your ticket. A further deposit of £75 per person is due 2 months after the date of your booking in order to finalise your accommodation requirements. Please note this is a non refundable deposit. The final balance is then not due until Wednesday 30th November 2022.
Payment Schedule
Upon Booking: £25 per person - Initial deposit
Two months after date of booking: £75 - Second deposit
Wednesday 30th November 2022: Final balance