QIPCO British Champions Day
Ascot, Berkshire
About QIPCO British Champions Day
As well as hosting the very best horse racing action Britain has to offer on the track, racegoers can enjoy free entertainment in our Family Zone where we host an array of fantastic activities for all of the family, whether big or small. The Family Zone offers the chance to meet some of horseracing’s biggest stars, both human and equine, with our popular jockey masterclasses and meet the racehorse experiences available to all in attendance on the day. Other fun and interactive activities taking place throughout the day include Virtual Reality Racing experiences, Face Painting, Balloon Modellers, Stilt Walkers, giveaways and colouring competitions. QIPCO British Champions Day is the perfect day out for families and is great value for money as all under 18s race free!
The very best horseracing in Britain!
Ascot Racecourse plays host to Britain’s richest raceday which sees the very best horses and jockeys step out onto the hallowed turf for one final, thrilling showdown on Saturday 17th October 2026.
With £4.35 million in prize money up for grabs, and world-class racing guaranteed, QIPCO British Champions Day is a must for every sports fan’s bucket list.
Dedicated Family Zone!
As well as hosting the very best racing action Britain has to offer on the track, you can enjoy free entertainment in our Family Zone where we host an array of fantastic activities for all of the family, whether big or small. Plus, under 18’s get to meet some of horseracing’s biggest stars, both human and equine, with our popular jockey masterclasses and meet the racehorse experiences available to all in attendance on the day.
QIPCO British Champions Day is the perfect day out for families and is great value for money as all under 18s race free!
Fun for all the family!
There is something for everybody on QIPCO British Champions Day! A Family Zone full of free activities, an after party, top quality racing, it is the ultimate day at the races to enjoy with friends and family.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
ATM
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-17) : Free
- Adult (18+-18+) : £34.00
Under 18s go free, discounted tickets for groups of 7 or more. Tickets start from £34.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Food & Drink
Tickets & Bookings
Contact Details
Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX
England
Transport Information
If you are travelling by train, South Western Railway runs services to Ascot from Reading, Aldershot and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading, 30 minutes from Aldershot and 52 minutes from Waterloo. The station is a 7 minute walk from the racecourse.
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