Event details
Event Summary: The first day of our two-day August race meeting, which is right in the middle of the summer holidays, so a great idea for a day out with all the family!
Alongside an exciting afternoon of racing, there will also be a Food & Drink Market by the Parade Ring, showcasing a fantastic range of local independent businesses with an amazing selection of food produce and drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local traders while enjoying a day at the races. There will also be free children’s entertainment in our Sarum Enclosure, including Cups & Saucers and Chair-o-Planes, making it a fantastic day out for the whole family.
The feature races are the Listed ‘Upavon Stakes’ and ‘Stonehenge Stakes’.
Gates open at 12:30pm The first race is at 2:30pm and the last race at 5:00pm.
Children: Accompanied children aged under 17 and under get in FREE at all Salisbury race days, however, no additional facilities for children are provided at this fixture.
1584 Restaurant & Conservatory: Our two restaurants offer guests a relaxed, sociable way to enjoy the day with a reserved table for the entire race meeting. Our 1584 Restaurant & Conservatory provide the choice of a traditional carvery (vegetarian option available as main course) or a cold chef’s buffet table, making it ideal for groups or those looking for a more leisurely raceday experience. Packages start from £108 per person (£115 for Saturday evenings) and include admission and a racecard. While there is no direct view of the course from the restaurants, you are only steps away from the Bibury Lawn, where you can stand and watch the racing by the winning post. Restaurant bookings are sold as part of a combined admission and dining ticket and are therefore subject to our Terms & Conditions and are non-refundable. Click here to see our sample menu 2026 carvery Menu
Bars & Food Outlets: Each enclosure has access to bars and catering, including mobile food units. Own food i.e. picnics (but not to include any alcohol) can be brought into the Sarum Enclosure ONLY, on any race day.
Car Parking: All car parking at Salisbury Racecourse is FREE and each car park is located just a short distance from the enclosures.
Complimentary Bus Service: A Wheelers Bus has been booked for 12:30pm and 1.30pm to leave Salisbury Railway Station to come up to the course. The bus will then return after racing at approximately 5.20pm. Please be aware that there are roadworks on some of the main roads in and out of the city so these times are approximate, please do not rely on the bus if you are getting a train at a specific time. The bus runs on a first come first served basis.
Big screen: There are two big screens. The 25 metre square screen will be located opposite the parade ring and the 100 metre square screen will be facing the enclosures, about half a furlong from the winning post. The big screens are provided by a contractor. Salisbury Racecourse is not liable in the event of a picture failure to a screen during a race meeting, or if for any reason a screen fails to make it to the racecourse.
Assistance Dogs: Are welcome with the relevant paperwork.
Equine safety & welfare: British horse racing’s hub dedicated to the Thoroughbred racehorse is https://horsepwr.co.uk/
The HORSE PWR site is designed to open the doors to the sport and talk about the Thoroughbred horse – their purpose, the lives they lead, and the high welfare and safety standards that underpin British racing. We want to provide facts, educate, and confront the tough questions head on. The facts matter. Why? Because we understand our responsibility for our horses.
