Thursday 22nd August 2024
gates open
15:45
first race
17:45
last race
20:45
race type
Flat
races
7
going
Liven up your Thursday night with an action-packed evening. Watch live horse racing at Newcastle racecourse for the Racing League. Expect a vibrant and friendly atmosphere packed full of live music, family entertainment and interactive games! Offering great value for money this summer holiday, kids under 18 go free and tickets start from just £15!
Jam-packed full of family entertainment, high-energy competitive racing and live music, here's what to expect for Racing League 2024 at Newcastle 👇
🎵 Music – live roaming band
🦖Dinosaur Family Zone – Meet pre-historic beasts & learn how to be a ranger!
🐴 Racing to School - see what it takes to be a jockey on the equicizer!
🗺️ Treasure Hunt - one for the kids to enjoy
🎨 Facepainting – from gates opening
🎥 Fan Cam – your chance to be featured on the big screen throughout the evening
🤝 Team Meet & Greets - meet the London & the South team players
Brand-new for 2024, come and meet T-Rex, Raptors and baby dinosaurs as Europe's largest and most realistic animatronic dinosaurs come to Newcastle Races! Kids will love seeing appearances from loads of pre-historic dinosaurs plus there’ll be lots of interactive games and fun to keep them entertained. They can try their hand at 'Ranger Training' in the interactive workshops, where they'll be guided through Jurassic knowledge and what to do in an emergency dinosaur break-out situation. They can be entertained by the Comedy Cavemen and meet Rex, Tank and Dilophasaurus along with the baby dinosaurs. Why not join us in our sand pit, where you can dig for dino bones? Plus, they'll be lots of unique dinosaur photo opportunities across the course - it’s the perfect summer family day out in Newcastle
Racing League is a competition between 7 regional teams – Ireland, Scotland, Yorkshire, The North, The East, Wales & The West and London & The South - who compete over six horseracing fixtures across the country.
Heading to a new racecourse each week, teams compete against each other for valuable points. The team with the most points after the final race at Southwell Racecourse on Thursday 5th September will be crowned 2024 Racing League Champions!
Each team is headed-up by a captain – a well-known personality in the industry! 2024 captain’s include Group-one winning trainer Jamie Osborne, TV presenter Mick Quinn and Love Island star Chris Hughes – so expect lighthearted competitiveness and banter between each team!
Newcastle Racecourse is week 4 of the competition … what team will you follow?
Featuring the best of the best. This fixture is one of the 170 Premier Racedays across British horseracing that showcase the best quality of racing in the sport. Expect to see high-quality racing!
You can also save even more money with our added-value ticket packages – the Winning Raceday or Family Ice Cream Ticket – only available in advance!
Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
Good news! All booking/fulfillment fees for general admission have been removed for racedays and events in 2024. The price you see on our website is the price you’ll pay at the checkout. Hospitality fulfillment fees apply when booking online. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring
Access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring and pre-parade ring
Advance tickets save you £££'s
Grab a fantastic value ticket, food and drink bundle
- Admission ticket & raceday programme
- Drink (beer, wine or soft drink)
- Great access to all of the action on and off the track
Grab a fantastic value admission bundle and treat the family to an exciting day out!
- 2 Adult Grandstand admission tickets
- Up to 4 U18 admission tickets *
- Great access to all of the action on and off the track
* Must be booked in advance. U18 tickets will be collected on the gate on the day.
Indulge in an unforgettable day out complete with a delicious ice cream treat for the children! Each purchase gives;
- 2x Grandstand admissions
- Up to 4 U18 admission tickets*
- 4x scrumptious ice creams
- Great access to public areas including all family entertainment, lawns, racing views and plenty of bars & eateries.
Book your package now and get ready to experience an exhilarating day at the races!
* Must be booked in advance. U18 tickets will be collected on the gate on the day.
Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting, such as a 'Happy Anniversary,' will be featured in the racecard and announced during the event.
Let us know your message (of up to 20 words) at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending to racingnorth@arenaracingcompany.co.uk
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