Getting Here

Wetherby Racecourse is located approximately 15 miles centrally between York, Harrogate and Leeds.

We are situated on the B1224 just minutes from Junction 46 of the A1(M) (Wetherby Services). Our postcode for your SATNAV is LS22 5EJ.

FREE Coach and car parking is available on the Racecourse grounds, directional parking signage is displayed and parking attendants are on hand to assist you. Parking is predominantly on grass.

There is disabled persons parking located within 200 metres of the main entrance. Please display a disabled persons parking permit for our attendants to see.

CARS TO COURSE – Racegoers can also pay to park within our Centre of Course enclosure. Our ‘Cars to Course’ admission allows one car and up to 4 adults entry.

Gates open between 2 and 2.5 hours prior to the first race and on Feature Plus racedays we advise that racegoers arrive as early as they can to avoid busy traffic.

Wetherby Course map with Entry Points

If you have pre-booked, please ensure you check the information you have received regarding where to park and which entry to use.

By Rail

Wetherby unfortunately does not have a train station. The nearest large stations are Harrogate, York and Leeds, all between 12-15 miles from the Racecourse.

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/leeds-station/departures-arrivals/ -Leeds Train station

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/YRK.aspx – York train station

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/HGT.aspx – Harrogate Train station

National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50

Upon arrival by train, links to the Racecourse are available by both bus or Taxi

By Bus

The Harrogate Bus Company 

Bus Service 7- Harrogate – Wetherby- Leeds

For further information call 01423 56 60 61 or visit Harrogate Bus Company Website

Connexions Buses

Bus service 412/ X70- Harrogate – Wetherby- York

Bus service 923- Wetherby- East Keswick- Otley

Bus service X52- Harrogate – Otley – Ilkley

Bus service X74- Tockwith -Kirk Deighton- Wetherby

For further information call 01423 339600 or visit the Connexions website.

West Yorkshire METRO Buses

Bus service 7 – Harrogate – Wetherby – Leeds

This service travels via Woodlands, Rudding Park, Follifoot, Spofforth, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Bramham, Clifford, Thorner , Seacroft, Leeds Park Row and Leeds Bus station.

For further information call MetroLine – 0113 245 7676 or visit the Metro website.

On foot

The Racecourse is situated some 1.7miles from Wetherby Town Centre and approximately a 35 minute walk. There is no footpath on the main York Road but there is a public footpath that runs via Hallfield Lane, behind the Racecourse.

On Feature and Feature Plus Racedays, the Racecourse operate a complimentary shuttle bus service between Wetherby Town Centre and the Racecourse. The Bus is operated by Connexions, and picks up and drops off from the ‘Bus Station’ in Wetherby Town Centre.

Please ask the exit stewards for information on the location of Shuttle Bus stop.

Upcoming Bus Dates & Timings 

Thursday 26th December 2024 – Service will run from 10.30am through to 11.55pm and then from 2.50pm through to 4.15pm.

Friday 27th December 2024 – Service will run from 10.45am through to 12.25pm and then from 2.50pm through to 4.15pm.

It is advised to pre-book and pay for your taxi in advance.

Wetherby/ Thorp Arch Based taxis

Deighton Cars – 01937 589192 (Cash Payments only)

Wetherby Cars – 01937 588611 (Cash and Card Payments)

Wetherby Private Hire– 01937 849992 – Thorp Arch (Cash Payments only)

York Based Taxis

Streamline Taxis – 01904 656565

York Cars – 01904 765765

Getaway Cars– 01904 707070/ 01904 622228

Fleetways Taxi’s– 01904 365365

659 Private Hire – 01904 659659

Leeds Based Taxis

Veezu– 0113 2022112

Leeds City Taxis – 0113 4555025

Street Cars Taxi-  0113 24333333

Tadcaster Based Taxis

Bridge Private Hire– 01937 834126

Dougie’s Door to Door Private Hire – 07795086754

Harrogate Based Taxis

Blue Line Taxi’s– 01423 530830

Main Line Taxi’s – 01423 555555

Elite Taxi’s—01423 538509

Central Taxi’s—01423 505555

Leeds Bradford airport is the closest international airport to the Racecourse, please call 0871 288 2288 for Airport information.

Light aircraft can land at the Yorkshire Gliding Club, Rufforth (01904 738 694), approximately 5 miles from the Racecourse. Fuel facilities and overnight parking are available at the club. Please call the Yorkshire Gliding Club at least one day in advance to arrange arrival times.

Helicopters can land at the Racecourse by prior agreement on racedays. Please telephone 01937 582 035 or email info@wetherbyracing.co.uk to book in.

Follow the link below for a selection of Hotels and B&Bs that can be found in Wetherby and the surrounding areas.

Accommodation

TRAVELODGE HOTELS – Various locations near to Wetherby Racecourse

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/west-yorkshire/wetherby/wetherby-racecourse/index.html