3rd - 5th April 2025
Book your Grand National experience with the racing experts and save money by booking your accommodation, transfers & official tickets/hospitality all in one place!
There are number of options racegoers at Aintree during the Grand National Festival weekend, including tickets to access terraces in front of the grandstands, roof tickets to gain a great vantage point of the action and seats to sit back, relax and enjoy!
Upgraded options often sell out quickly so we recommend choosing the right option for you at the time of booking so as not to be disappointed!
Our experiences include the Festival Zone as standard, but you can upgrade to any other option should you wish.
Unsure which option is best for you? Speak to our experts on 0800 193 6646
Festival Zone
Included as standard in experiences
- Trackside Viewing
- Large variety of bars and food stalls
- Access to view the Parade Ring
- Live music & entertainment
- Great viewing of closing stages of each race
- Access to Red Rum Garden & Irish Bar
West Tip Seats
Upgrade from: Thurs £25.00 | Fri £35.00 | Sat £40.00
- Reserved covered seat
- Views of home straight & final fences
- West Tip private bar & tattersalls facilities
- Live music & entertainment
- Great viewing of closing stages of each race
- Access to Red Rum Garden & Irish Bar
Earl of Derby Terrace
Upgrade from: Thurs £25.00 | Fri £35.00 | Sat £55.00
- Outdoor terrace area next to horsewalk
- Up close to the racing on the course
- Access to private bar on the ground floor
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Lord Sefton Terrace
Upgrade from: Thurs £25.00 | Fri £35.00 | Sat £55.00
- Outdoor terrace area next to horsewalk
- Up close to the racing on the course
- Access to private bar on the ground floor
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Princess Royal Roof
Upgrade from: Thurs £35.00 | Fri £60.00 | Sat £85.00
- Access to partially covered standing area
- Viewing of the final stages of each race
- Access to private bar in Tommy Wallis Suite
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilties & big screen viewing
Lord Daresbury Roof
Upgrade from: Thurs £35.00 | Fri £60.00 | Sat £85.00
- Birds-eye view directly about finishing line
- Outdoor balcony area
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilties & big screen viewing
Queen Mother Roof
Upgrade from: Thurs £35.00 | Fri £95.00 | Sat £110.00
- Direct view of finishing post from vantage point
- Dedicated bar in an uncovered area
- Street food voucher & free racecard
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilties & big screen viewing
Garden Club
Upgrade from: Thurs £55.00 | Fri £75.00 | Sat £80.00
- Full Festival Zone access
- Private 1st floor bar with views of parade ring
- Central location close to Queen Mother Lawn
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Earl of Derby Seats (Lower & Upper)
Upgrade from: Thurs £70.00 | Fri £90.00 | Sat £120.00
- Dedicated seat in undercover area
- Access to Lower/Upper Saddle Bar
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Lord Sefton Seats (Lower & Upper)
Upgrade from: Thurs £70.00 | Fri £90.00 | Sat £120.00
- Dedicated seat in outdoor area by horsewalk
- Access to private Saddle Bar
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Queen Mother Seats
Upgrade from: Thurs £90.00 | Fri £120.00 | Sat £145.00
- Partially covered seating area
- Street food voucher & free racecard
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Princess Royal Seats & Gallery
Upgrade from: Thurs £105.00 | Fri £120.00 | Sat £135.00
- Lounge with private Champagne Bar
- Reserved seat with breath-taking views
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Platinum Lounge Seats
Upgrade from: Thurs £105.00 | Fri £145.00 | Sat £155.00
- Covered seating area
- Birds-eye view above the finish line
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Festival Zone
Included as standard in experiences
- Trackside Viewing
- Large variety of bars and food stalls
- Access to view the Parade Ring
- Live music & entertainment
- Great viewing of closing stages of each race
- Access to Red Rum Garden & Irish Bar
Earl of Derby Terrace
Upgrade from: Thurs £25.00 | Fri £35.00 | Sat £55.00
- Outdoor terrace area next to horsewalk
- Up close to the racing on the course
- Access to private bar on the ground floor
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
Princess Royal Roof
Upgrade from: Thurs £35.00 | Fri £60.00 | Sat £85.00
- Access to partially covered standing area
- Viewing of the final stages of each race
- Access to private bar in Tommy Wallis Suite
- Access to view Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilties & big screen viewing
Lord Sefton Seats (Lower & Upper)
Upgrade from: Thurs £70.00 | Fri £90.00 | Sat £120.00
- Dedicated seat in outdoor area by horsewalk
- Access to private Saddle Bar
- Views of Parade Ring & Winners' Enclosure
- Access to Red Rum Garden
- Live music & entertainment
- Tote betting facilities & big screen viewing
From the heart of Aintree Racecourse, to overlooking the winning line, Aintree have a variety of hospitality packages to choose from during the Grand National Festival. Secure your base for the day in one of it's restaurants or intimate private boxes. In the most stunning of locations, their hospitality teams ensure service of the highest standard to provide you with a fine dining experience.
Unsure which option is right for you? Speak to our experts on 0800 193 6646 or make an enquiry below.
Grand National Festival Hospitality
McCoys
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Breakfast roll
- Two course Street Food Dining Experience
- Informal seating for dining
- Private cashless bar
- Complimentary racecard per guest
- Admission badge to Earl of Derby Terrace for race viewing
from £210 per person
Many Clouds
- Premier Course Admission
- Private balcony viewing of the Grand National start-line
- Morning Appetisers
- Three Course Chef's Table experience
- Sweet and Savoury Afternoon Tea
- Complimentary bar including beer, wine & soft drinks
- Cash bar for other drinks
- Entertainment before and after racing
- Complimentary racecard & private tote betting
- Complimentary car parking (1 per 4 guests)
from £430 per person
Sunloch
- Premier Course Admission to Lord Sefton Grandstand
- Private Balcony overlooking World Famous Grand National Course
- Balcony overlooking the Pre Parade Ring & Winners Enclosure
- 4 Course Meal served with selected wines
- Traditional Cream Tea
- Full Complimentary Bar including beer, wine, spirits & softs
- Complimentary Racecard & Private Tote Betting
- Complimentary Car Parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Restaurant Entertainment
- Private tables for 4+. Shared tables for bookings of 2
from £485 per person
Princess Royal Restaurant
- Premier Course Admission to Princess Royal Grandstand
- Panoramic Views overlooking World Famous Grand National Course
- Champagne Reception on arrival
- Exquisite 4 Course À la Carte lunch
- Deluxe Afternoon Tea with Liqueurs
- Full Complimentary Bar serving fine wines and liqueurs
- Jockey Club Tipster & Private Tote Betting
- Racecard
- VIP Car Parking & Chauffeur service (1 per 4 guests)
- Shared Tables of 10 or 12
from £580 per person
Silver Birch
- Premier Course Admission
- Private balcony with views down the home straight
- Cocktail and Nibbles
- 4 Course Choice Menu
- Complimentary Bar (includes house beer, wines, spirits & softs)
- Traditional Afternoon Tea
- Live Music throughout the day & exclusive after party
- Complimentary Racecard & Private Tote Betting
- Complimentary Car Parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Shared Tables of 10 or 12
from £660 per person
Horse and Groom
- Horse & Jockey Premier Course Admission
- Balcony with views overlooking the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure
- Lord Sefton grandstand reserved seating
- 3 course à la carte pub lunch
- Afternoon savoury snacks
- All Inclusive Bar including House Beer, Wine, Spirits & Softs
- Jockey Club Tipster & private tote betting
- Complimentary racecard
- Complimentary car parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Shared tables of 10
from £420 per person
Golden Miller
- Premier Course Admission to Earl of Derby Grandstand
- Private Balcony overlooking World Famous Grand National Course
- Parade Ring Viewing Balcony
- 4 Course Meal served with selected wines
- Traditional Cream Tea
- Full Complimentary Bar including house beer, wine, spirits & softs
- Complimentary Racecard
- Complimentary Car Parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Private Tote Betting
- Shared Tables of 10 or 12
from £440 per person
Papillon Restaurant
- Premier Course Admission to Earl of Derby Grandstand
- Private Balcony overlooking World Famous Grand National Course
-Parade Ring Viewing Balcony
- Champagne Reception on Arrival
- Exquisite 4 Course À la Carte lunch
- Deluxe Afternoon Tea with liqueurs
- Full Complimentary Bar
- Jockey Club Tipster & Private Tote Betting
- Complimentary racecard & parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Shared Tables of 10 or 12
from £500 per person
Tiger Roll
- Premier Course Admission
- 4 Course Meal
- Complimentary Bar (includes house beer, wine, spirits & softs)
- Traditional Cream Tea
- Complimentary Racecard
- Tote Betting Facility
- Complimentary Car Parking (1 per 4 guests)
- Shared Tables of 10 or 12
from £630 per person
The Art School at Aintree
- Premier Course Admission
- Paul Askew's 6 course tasting menu including unique champagne afternoon tea
- Complimentary Champagne and Premium Wine Flight
- Complimentary Soft Drinks & Mineral Water
- Cash Bar for Alternative Drinks
- Access to Grandstand Roof for viewing of races
- Complimentary Racecard & Private Tote betting service
- Private Table
- Complimentary Car Parking available on request (1 per 4 guests)
from £705 per person
Unsure which option is right for you?
Give one of our team of experts a call on 0800 193 6646 or make an enquiry below.
Our handpicked hotels...
- Brand new hotel opening later in 2024
- Prime location in the centre of Liverpool
- Close to many bars & restaurants
- Short walk from Liverpool train station
- On-site restaurant and bar
- One or more nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary drink at the hotel
- Return racecourse transfers
- Raceday ticket
- Complimentary Invite to Celebrity Online Preview!
- Boutique style hotel
- Located in the heart of Liverpool
- Surrounded by many bars & restaurants
- Short walk from Liverpool train station
- On-site lounge, bar and grill
- One or more nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary drink at the hotel
- Return racecourse transfers
- Raceday ticket
- Complimentary Invite to Celebrity Online Preview!
- Located in the city of Chester
- Short distance from many city centre bars & restaurants
- Surround by 12 acres of landscaped grounds
- On-site Spa offering signature treatments
- Garden Room & Terrace restaurant
- One or more nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary drink at the hotel
- Return racecourse transfers
- Raceday ticket
- Complimentary Invite to Celebrity Online Preview!
- Located on the outskirts of Manchester
- On-site Spa offering treatments
- On-site championship golf course
- Situated within 200 acres of stunning scenery
- On-site lounge, bar and grill
- Two nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary drink at the hotel
- Return racecourse transfers
- Raceday ticket
- Complimentary Invite to Celebrity Online Preview!
- Option to add spa treatments or rounds of golf
Unsure which hotel is right for you?
Give one of our team of experts a call on 0800 193 6646 or make an enquiry below.
The Grand National Festival is more than just the big race on Saturday afternoon. You can witness all 3 days of high quality national hunt jump racing with some of the sports biggest names running of the last time before the Summer. With four Grade 1 races on both Thursday and Friday no matter which day you attend you are such to witness top quality action!
Opening Day
Thursday 3rd April
The opening day of the Grand National Festival plays host to no less than four Grade 1 races. Racegoers are treated to some of the best horses of the season with runners that took part at Cheltenham often returning for a final flourish before the summer.
Ladies Day
Friday 4th April
Alongside another four Grade 1 races Friday play's host to Ladies Day.
Renowned for its action on the course and entertainment and fashion off it. This is where big hats meet high heels. Where race lovers and fun lovers alike join for a day like no other.
Grand National Day
Saturday 5th April
Grand National Day creates an atmosphere which can’t be replicated and experience that will never be forgotten. What lies at its heart is what’s captured the nation’s imagination for generations – that unparalleled blend of heroic effort and raw excitement!
There’s no official dress code at The Grand National. Racegoers are encouraged to come dressed to feel your best! Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the festival, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday looks.
Fancy dress: avoid inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry.
Sportswear: avoid wearing team colours/sports kits.
Event Schedule
Opening Day
11:00 Gates Open
13:45 First Race
17:15 Last Race
Ladies Day
10:30 Gates Open
13:45 First Race
17:15 Last Race
Grand National Day
10:00 Gates Open
13:20 First Race
16:00 The Grand National
17:35 Last Race