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NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE.
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Introduction:
Horse racing in Nottingham has been taking place in the 280 acres of Colwick Park since 1892.
However, the history of horse racing in Nottingham can be traced back a further two hundred years.
The Forest Recreation Ground was situated on land between the river Trent and the surrounding forest, and first staged racing as early as 1689. It is known horse racing in Nottingham was very popular, as we have a first hand account. In his 1722 publication, The Whole Island of Great Britain, Daniel Defoe has this to say about the original Nottingham races, “here they have the most pleasant plain to accommodate the gentlemen who assemble once a year at least, for the manly noble diversion of racings, and chiefly horse racing”. Defoe goes on to describe the crowd as follows, “the illustrious company at the Nottingham races was in my opinion, the glory of the day. For there we saw besides eleven or twelve noblemen, an infinite throng of gentlemen from all the countries round, nay even out of Scotland”.
After the closure of the Forest Recreation Ground in September 1890, a limited company was set up, with a starting share capital of £35,000. This company of local businessmen, chose Earl Harrington of Elvaston Castle as their chairman. They purchased the Colwick Park site in 1891, and staged their first race meeting on the nineteenth of August 1892.
In 2008, Nottingham will stage twenty flat racing fixtures. Apart from many competitive handicaps, Nottingham stages two early season listed races, with a one mile six furlong event in April, and a fillies six furlong sprint in May.
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Track facts:
Although the course staged national hunt racing in the past, Nottingham is now used exclusively for flat racing.
On the long course, races are run left handed over an oval course measuring one mile four furlongs in circumference. With easy bends, and a long four and a half furlong home straight, the racecourse suits gallopers.
Sited on part of the former hurdles course, the straight sprint course can stage races of up to six furlongs. On this course, the positioning of the stalls is important. If sited on the far side of the course, low drawn horses have a statistical advantage. If sited on the near side, high drawn horses have the advantage.
Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, Owners and Trainers, and Corporate Guests. These can be obtained by contacting the racecourse.
Premier Ticket.
The compact Centenary Grandstand provides panoramic views of the racecourse, with close up views of the winning post, parade ring, and winners enclosure. Ticket holders also have access to the Members Steps, and all the other public areas of the racecourse.
The air conditioned Rooftop Restaurant offers three course lunches, or a choice from the carvery table. Situated on the second floor of the Centenary Grandstand, it offers diners superb views of all the racing action.
The Centenary Bar provides drinks and snacks, plus from its trackside balcony, it provides an elevated birds eye view of the racecourse.
From May, the Lawn Bar caters for the weekend summer race crowds. It also has a terrace, and provides access to the members lawns.
Grandstand Tickets.
This is the largest enclosure, and the main Grandstand offers views across the racecourse, the parade ring, and the winners enclosure.
The Bistro, and Champagne Bar are located on the first floor of the Grandstand, and both offer hot and cold snacks, including a hot dish of the day.
Serving drinks and snacks, the Champions Bar and patio is located on the ground floor of the Grandstand. While further drinks and snacks are available on the first floor of the grandstand at Frankies Bar and tea room.
In the summer months, the bar and snack facilities of the Summer Pavilion are extensively used, particularly as the terrace on the Summer Pavilion is adjacent to the parade ring.
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Disabled facilities:
There are disabled parking bays in the Members car park.
Designed specifically for disabled race goers, the racecourse has trackside and parade ring viewing platforms.
There are lifts in both grandstands.
Specialist toilet facilities are available in key areas of both enclosures. Disable Grandstand ticket holders also have special dispensation to use the disabled toilet on the ground floor of the Centenary Grandstand.
Fixtures:
Nottingham only stages flat racing.
Tuesday 18 August.
Wednesday 30 September.
Wednesday 07 October.
Thursday 15 October.
Wednesday 28 October.
Wednesday 04 November.
TRANSPORT LINKS.
By Road:
Nottingham racecourse is situated 2 miles East of the city centre, on the B686 Colwick Road.
From the North, traffic should leave the M1 at junction 25. Join the A52, and then at West Bridgford, join the A6011. From this point, the racecourse is signposted on brown tourist signs, and park and ride signs.
To reach Nottingham from other directions, traffic can use either the A1, A52, or A46.
Car parking at the racecourse is free of charge.
By Rail:
There are direct train services between Nottingham and London Saint Pancras. Nottingham also has direct services to Sheffield, Derby, Grantham, and Manchester Oxford Road. These four stations give access to most of the UK rail network.
Nottingham Midland railway station is just over 2 miles from the racecourse.
By Bus:
National Express coaches operate services to Nottingham from several UK towns and cities.
There is a half hourly Skylink express bus service from East Midlands Airport to Nottingham, which runs 24 hours per day.
By Air:
East Midlands Airport is situated 18 miles South of Nottingham city centre.
Light aircraft can land at Tollerton airfield, which is around fifteen minutes drive from the racecourse. For landing fee details, telephone 0115 981 13 27.
Subject to prior permission from the racecourse authority, helicopters may land on the racecourse.
CONTACT DETAILS.
Address: Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE.
Tel No: 0115 958 06 20.
Fax No: 0115 958 45 15.
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ACCOMMODATION.
Holiday Inn, Nottingham.
Tel No: 0115 993 5000.
The Holiday Inn Nottingham is located adjacent to Nottingham Marina. The shops and entertainment facilities of the city centre are only one mile away, and Nottingham racecourse is just a short hop by car or taxi. The hotel has recently undergone a 2 million refurbishment of its guest rooms, and now offers some of the finest accommodation in the Nottingham area.
The four storey Holiday Inn Nottingham offers 128 luxurious and well appointed guest rooms, including 3 rooms specially adapted for visitors with low mobility. Every room offer; an air cooling system, modern en suite bathroom facilities, remote controlled television with cable\satellite channels, wi-fi internet access, and the usual room amenities guests expect in a top quality hotel. For outstanding accommodation during your stay, why not try one of our executive rooms with their king sized beds, mini fridge, large screen remote controlled television, enhanced room and desk space, and a lap top safe. In addition to its room based amenities, the hotel also offers room service, and a same day dry cleaning service.
Eatons Brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers a magnificent selection of british cuisine, along with reasonably priced quality wines from the world’s finest wine producing regions. Sandwiches and light bites are also available in the hotel’s bar and lounge. For guests who like to keep in trim, the hotel has an on site mini gym, and also offers access to a larger off site Health and Fitness Centre.
To obtain more details on the Holiday Inn Nottingham, or to book directly, use the link below.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/NOTUK/welcome
