Towcester Racecourse

Towcester Racecourse Home of the English Greyhound Derby 2026. Unique venue hire for Corporate Events and Private Celebrations in Northamptonshire.

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Grand Final 🐾🏆Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so her...
03/06/2026

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Grand Final 🐾🏆
Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so here's everything answered in one place. Save this post and share it with anyone who's joining you on the biggest night in greyhound racing!

🚪 WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN? Gates open at 15:00 on Saturday 6th June with live acoustic entertainment from Teddy Newberry to welcome you in! Hospitality areas open at 16:30.

🎵 WHAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS ON? We have an incredible night lined up alongside the racing:
15:00 - Gates open with live acoustic act Teddy Newberry
17:00 - Faryl Smith performs the National Anthem
17:18 - Racing gets underway
21:18 - Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby Grand Final 🏆
22:30 - DJ Chris Gray takes over in Bar 4000 until 00:00!

🏁 WHEN IS THE FIRST AND LAST RACE? First race at 17:18, with the Derby Final at 21:18. Last race at approximately 22:14.

🅿️ PARKING AND DIRECTIONS Free on-site parking is available for all guests, with priority spaces for hospitality and accessible visitors. Staff will be on hand to guide you to your designated parking area.

General Admission guests please use the rear Heathencote entrance on Shutlanger Road, NN12 7LD.

Hospitality guests (VIP Boxes, Empress Restaurant & VIP Enclosure) please use the front entrance on London Road, NN12 6LB.

If arriving on foot, please use the London Road front gate entrance, NN12 6LB.

🚕 GETTING HERE BY TAXI Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse! Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10 when booking via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765. Enter the code in the notes for the driver when booking through the app.

📺 IS IT ON TV? WHERE CAN I WATCH? Racing Post are broadcasting the Grand Final live on their YouTube, Facebook and X channels. The Final is also live on Sky Sports. 📹 Barking Mad Betting are streaming live from Towcester on YouTube so you can catch all the trackside action. 📺 TRP Racing are also streaming in smaller betting shops across the country.

🏇 DOUBLE DERBY DAY - EPSOM DERBY ON OUR SCREENS The Epsom Derby will be live on our screens inside the venue, so you can enjoy both Derbys in one incredible day. Don't miss a moment!

🎟️ CAN I PAY ON THE DOOR? Yes, general admission tickets are still available on the door, card payments only. We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place and enjoy a speedy check-in! 👉 towcester-racecourse.co.uk

💳 CAN I PAY WITH CASH? We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote.

🍔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT? Street food and a pizza van are available in Bar 4000 with bar snacks throughout the evening for those with General Admissions tickets.

📧 I BOUGHT MY TICKETS BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM! First port of call is your junk folder! If they're still nowhere to be found, get in touch at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted for you.

Still got a question we haven't answered? Drop it in the comments below and we'll get back to you! 👇🐾

02/06/2026

Tickets still available for the English Greyhound Derby 2026!

This Saturday 6th June 2026 | Doors: 3pm

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🏆WIN THE ULTIMATE DERBY FINAL WEEKEND 🏆Here's what's up for grabs:🛏️ Two-night stay at Whittlebury Park Hotel & Spa🍳 Bre...
29/05/2026

🏆WIN THE ULTIMATE DERBY FINAL WEEKEND 🏆

Here's what's up for grabs:
🛏️ Two-night stay at Whittlebury Park Hotel & Spa
🍳 Breakfast and leisure club access
🚗 Transfers to and from Towcester Racecourse
🎟️ Two tickets to the Derby Final
💰 £50 bar credit + £50 Tote credit

That's a prize worth over £600 and all you have to do is enter the draw.

Draw closes 12pm on Tuesday 2nd June, so don't miss out!

👉 Enter now www.derby26.co.uk/prize

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Semi Finals 🐾🏆Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so her...
29/05/2026

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Semi Finals 🐾🏆
Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so here's everything answered in one place. Save this post and share it with anyone who's joining you!

🚪 WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN?
16:30 (Sat 30th May)

🏁 WHEN IS THE FIRST RACE?
18:20 (Sat 30th May)

🏁 WHEN IS THE LAST RACE?
Approximately 21:54 (Sat 30th May)

⚽ WORRIED ABOUT MISSING THE FOOTBALL? DON'T BE!
We'll be showing PSG vs Arsenal on Saturday night so you can catch every kick of the action before the greyhound racing gets underway. What a night it's going to be!

🚕 GETTING TO THE RACECOURSE
Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse this weekend! Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10 when booking. Book via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765. Enter the code in the notes for the driver when booking through the app. Parking is also available on site.

📺 IS IT ON TV? WHERE CAN I WATCH?
Racing Post are broadcasting the Semi Finals live on their YouTube, Facebook and X channels. The Semi Finals are also live on Sky Sports.
📹 Barking Mad Betting are streaming the Semi Final live from Towcester on YouTube so you can catch all the action from trackside.
📺 TRP Racing are also streaming the Semi Finals in smaller betting shops across the country.

🎟️ CAN I PAY ON THE DOOR?
Yes, general admission tickets are still available on the door, card payments only. We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place and enjoy a speedy check-in!
👉 towcester-racecourse.co.uk

💳 CAN I PAY WITH CASH?
We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote.

🍔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT?
Street food and a pizza van are available in Bar 4000 with bar snacks throughout the evening. For a full dining experience, the Empress Restaurant is available and booking in advance is recommended.

🍽️ HOSPITALITY GUESTS PLEASE NOTE
If you are joining us in the Empress Restaurant this weekend please ensure you are seated by 17:45. We look forward to welcoming you!

📧 I BOUGHT MY TICKETS BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM!
First port of call is your junk folder! If they're still nowhere to be found, get in touch at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted for you.

Still got a question we haven't answered? Drop it in the comments below and we'll get back to you! 👇🐾

The countdown is on once again for the next round of the 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby.Join us th...
27/05/2026

The countdown is on once again for the next round of the 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby.

Join us this Saturday 30th May for the Semi-Final, as 12 competitors battle it out across two heats for just six places in next weekend's Final. Plus five more knockout competition semi-finals on the card!

And if that's not already the perfect night out, PSG v Arsenal in the Champions League Final is live in Bar4000 before racing even starts.

All the action, a free drink and £2 tote bet for just £20. U16s free. ☀️🍻⚽️🐾

Get your tickets via the link in comments below 👇

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Quarter Finals 🐾🏆Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so ...
22/05/2026

📋 DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Quarter Finals 🐾🏆
Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so here's everything answered in one place. Save this post and share it with anyone who's joining you!

🚪 WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN? | 16:30

🏁 WHEN IS THE FIRST RACE? | 18:20

🏁 WHEN IS THE LAST RACE? | 21:54

☀️ I HEARD IT'S GOING TO BE HOT THIS WEEKEND!
It's set to be a warm and sunny evening so here are a few tips to make the most of it! Pack your sunscreen and sunglasses, wear light comfortable clothing and make sure you stay hydrated throughout the night. There's plenty of drinks available at the bar so keep topping up! It's going to be a fantastic atmosphere out in the open air so embrace it 🌞

🚌 IS THERE A SHUTTLE BUS OR TAXI SERVICE?
We aren't running a shuttle service this year so please do plan your travel in advance. Parking is available on site.

Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse this weekend!
Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10 when booking.

Book via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765. Enter the code in the notes for the driver when booking through the app.

📺 IS IT ON TV? WHERE CAN I WATCH?
Racing Post are broadcasting the Derby live on their YouTube, Facebook and X channels. The Derby races at the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Grand Final are also live on Sky Sports.

🎟️ CAN I PAY ON THE DOOR?
Yes, general admission tickets are still available on the door, card payments only. We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place and enjoy a speedy check-in!
👉 towcester-racecourse.co.uk

💳 CAN I PAY WITH CASH?
We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote.

🍔 WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT?
Street food and a pizza van are available in Bar 4000 with bar snacks throughout the evening. For a full dining experience, the Empress Restaurant is available and booking in advance is recommended.

🍽️ HOSPITALITY GUESTS PLEASE NOTE
If you are joining us in the Empress Restaurant this weekend please ensure you are seated by 17:45. We look forward to welcoming you!

📧 I BOUGHT MY TICKETS BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM!
First port of call is your junk folder! If they're still nowhere to be found, get in touch at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted for you.

Still got a question we haven't answered? Drop it in the comments below and we'll get back to you! 👇🐾

21/05/2026

The spring bank holiday weather just sorted your plans for you ☀️

26 degrees Saturday, 28 degrees Sunday, and we’ve got racing on both days.

Cold drinks, golden hour, and the Derby Quarter Finals on Saturday night. General admission £15

see you trackside 🫡

Anyone else planning to make the most of the sun this BH weekend?How about a cold drink in hand, sunglasses on, sunscree...
21/05/2026

Anyone else planning to make the most of the sun this BH weekend?

How about a cold drink in hand, sunglasses on, sunscreen on, Greyhound racing in the forefront the incredible countryside views just behind. We think that's making the most of this good weather!

We're open on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and the forecast is genuinely ridiculous (26° Saturday, 28° Sunday).

General admission is only £15 on Saturday and £12.95 on Sunday.

Derby Quarter Finals are on Saturday night, and Sunday is a full card of racing.

VIP Boxes still available for groups. Cold drinks, sunshine, brilliant racing.

Tickets are in the comments below!

19/05/2026

It’s heating up here at Towcester Ravecourse with an incredible weekend of racing PLUS the weather has finally decided to show up for us!

Join us this weekend for the Quarter Finals of the Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby

Link in Bio for tickets 🎟️

16/05/2026

Round 3 of The English Greyhound Derby is underway and despite the weather it’s a busy one!

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Friday 1pm - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - 10pm

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