Epsom Downs Racecourse

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Set in the beautiful rolling hills of the North Downs in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, Epsom Downs has a fun-filled fixture list of fifteen race days a year.

Well-known for the iconic Investec Derby Festival, two days of adrenaline-fuelled racing with high stakes and high style. Epsom Live! is the series of racing followed by music nights which are held throughout July whilst Family Fun Day draws in race-goers of all ages in August. 

There are a wide variety of food and drink options available at Epsom Downs Racecourse.  The permanent bars and eateries are detailed on their website, alongside these there is also a wide variety of catering units around the perimeter of the Duchess’s Stand.  At the Investec Derby Festival additional catering facilities will be available in the Lonsdale, Tattenham Straight and on The Hill.

Getting there
Train:
Epsom Station is connected by both South West Trains and Southern Trains: Connection from London Waterloo & London Victoria. Take a 10 minute taxi or bus ride from the station.
Tattenham Corner Station. Approximately 1/2 mile walk to the racecourse.
Epsom Downs Station. Approximately 1 mile walk to the racecourse.

Road:
The racecourse is just a few minutes from Epsom Town Centre on the B290 Epsom Downs Road or alternatively just off junction 9 of the M25. During the racing season, AA signs will mark all major approach routes.

Accommodation
The new Holiday Inn Express has now opened at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Situated on the site of the Old Paddock, it's a short walk from the Queen's Stand and is a modern and contemporary hotel with 120 stylish but simply decorated bedrooms.