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Kelso Races

Address Details:
Kelso Races
Kelso Racecourse
Kelso

Region: Roxburghshire

Postcode: TD5 7SX

Tel: 01668 280800

Fax: 01668 281113

Email: info@kelso-races.co.uk

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Voted ‘Britain’s Friendliest Racecourse’ in a Sunday Times survey, Kelso Racecourse is the ideal place to visit for a first time race goer or a seasoned professional. We believe in looking after you in the proper manner and we go to great lengths to make you, the race goers feel welcome during our National Hunt season from October to May.

This beautiful racecourse is situated in the picturesque Scottish Borders surrounded by charming countryside and rolling hills. The course is steeped in history and tradition. Opened in 1822 the original building is still the centre of activity on a race day, with coal fires blazing during the cold winter months, it maintains a unique charm that has welcomed race goers for over a century.

We provide a diverse selection of facilities ranging from private boxes that can host 50 people for a full three course lunch, or simply a delicious hot beef sandwich accompanied by a cup of tea in our bistro- to us “hospitality” is not just a word it is key to your enjoyment.

The course itself runs left- handed over a series of 9 solid steeple chase fences, with a long punishing uphill run-in, that coincidently has a similar “elbow” to that of the final furlong of the Grand National. Our demanding course attracts many of the top trainers from November to March, who use it as trials for the championship meetings of Cheltenham and Aintree.

We guarantee a truly memorable experience when visiting the “Best Small Course in Scotland and Northern England” and will ensure you leave with a smile on your face.