different. The Family Fun Zone is packed with playful elements for little ones. The indoor area means there’s fun to be had whatever the weather. Expect bouncy castles, blow-up horse racing, magicians, face painting, balloon modelling, and rosette making. This year your kids can also shake paws and take a selfie with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol. Exeter With Devon Day a few weeks before the countdown to Christmas starts and three ‘Swing into Christmas’ party nights taking place on December 8, 14 and 15, there’s no let-up at Exeter. Festive Raceday swings round on December 7, bringing with it a hefty dose of mince pies and mulled wine. Students, take note, you can receive free entry with your NUS card – just show it at the gate. Christmas shopping out the way? Why not celebrate in style at Christmas Raceday on December 20. Enjoy all the action with your colleagues and friends for the low price of £5 (for groups of 10 or more until November 15)or indulge with a hospitality package and throw some wining and dining into the mix. Be sure to save room in your festive calendar for New Year’s Day – one of the county’s biggest annual meetings. This Devon tradition is the perfect way to start 2019, with live music throughout the day to soothe your weary head. Early bird prices are available until December 10. Warwick Christmas at the Races takes place on December 13, and this year it includes a number of themed hospitality options. One which is sure to be popular is Christmas with Crosse – a lunch in the Paddock Pavilion with leading Irish jockey, pundit and all-round great guy David Crosse. Laugh, learn and enjoy live music as David introduces you to his weighing room friends and gives you his tips on the day’s race card. (Tickets are £95 per person.)
Hospitality at Cheltenham
If there’s ever a time to let your hair down and party, it’s New Year’s Eve, and this sell-out meeting is the place to do it. It’s the biggest day in Warwick’s calendar, and with live music, great racing, and 7,000 spectators, it’s an atmosphere you won’t want to miss. Book an early bird ticket, available until December 3, and start saving for your bets – a big win would be a great way to end the year. Wincanton Tap your toes to the seasonal tunes of local musicians from Wincanton’s Silver Band, on hand at this year’s Festive Raceday (December 6) to keep spirits high throughout the day. And the Christmas concessions selling roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and mince pies are sure to have you humming festive favourites all day. Once the chaos of Christmas is over, why not head on down to the racecourse? A well-loved family tradition, Boxing Day at Wincanton always sells out well in advance (best-priced tickets are available until October 31) and is known for its fiercely competitive racing in the heart of the West Country. So switch off the telly, pull on your wellies and bring the whole family along for a fabulous and festive day out.
David Crosse
Racegoers cheer on their picks from The International at Cheltenham Racecourse.
For tickets and hospitality packages to all the South West’s
festive fixtures, visit each of the racecourses’ websites.
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