Go racing this Christmas and experience a flurry of festive fun with more than 70 racing fixtures taking place in December across Great Britain.

A day at the races is the perfect way to spend time with family and friends outdoors over the festive period. With
eight fantastic fixtures taking place close to London across three racecourses, racing offers affordable family days out with the chance to experience thrilling racing action and enjoy quality time with loved ones.

Under 18s race free
at all fixtures, so a day at the races is the perfect winter occasion that all the family will remember.

There will be an abundance of festive activities for all the family to enjoy across the fixtures including live music and Christmas
food and drink. There is also a separate onsite activation in the Christmas
Carnival at Newbury Racecourse (until 2nd
January). Tickets for this start from £5.

Other highlights include the King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park Racecourse. Taking place on Monday 26th
December as part of the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival, it features the title Ladbrokes King George VI Steeple Chase, a prestigious race won by legends in the past such as Desert Orchid and Kauto Star. Racing stars from all over the country will make their way
to Kempton Park on Boxing Day to try to write their names in the history books.

All December fixtures taking place close to London:

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Wednesday 14th
December – Kempton Park Racecourse: Floodlit
Flat Racing

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Wednesday 14th
December – Newbury Racecourse: BetVictor
Christmas Raceday

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Friday 16th
December – Ascot Racecourse: Howden
Christmas Racing Weekend Day 1

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Friday 16th
December – Kempton Park Racecourse: Floodlit
Flat Racing

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Saturday 17th
December – Ascot Racecourse: Howden
Christmas Racing Weekend Day 2

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Monday 26th
December – Kempton Park Racecourse: Ladbrokes
Christmas Festival King George VI Chase Day

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Tuesday 27th
December – Kempton Park Racecourse: Ladbrokes
Christmas Festival Desert Orchid Chase Day

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Saturday 31st
December – Newbury Racecourse: Coral
Challow Hurdle Day