York Ebor Festival
Wednesday 20th - Saturday 23rd August 2025
Our Hotel Options
Find below our range of accommodation packages for the Grand National.
All experiences can be tailored to individual preferences to include as many nights / days racing as required. Choose your preferred hotel below and request a personalised quote to receive more information, or make your booking online with just a 10% deposit!
Hampton by Hilton York
from £199 per person
Book with just a 10% deposit!
Why stay here?
Great value experience
Great location
Nearby bars & restaurants
Close to train station
For a relaxed and great value experience, choose to stay in central York at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. Located just a 2 minute walk from York Station guests can utilise the shuttle that runs from there to the racecourse.
Experience includes:
✔ Accommodation on your choice of night(s)
✔ Breakfast each morning
✔ Ticket to the day(s) of your choice
✔ Option to add on additional night(s) / raceday(s)
The Grand York
from £259 per person
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Why stay here?
Luxury 5* hotel
City centre location
Nearby bars & restaurants
Close to train station
Stay in luxury at one of the finest hotels in the city, the Grand York, where elegant rooms meet exquisite dining. The hotel is home to an award winning restaurant along with popular bar & on-site spa.
Experience includes:
✔ Accommodation on your choice of night(s)
✔ Breakfast each morning
✔ Complimentary drink at the hotel
✔ Ticket to the day(s) of your choice
✔ Option to add on additional night(s) / raceday(s)
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Ticket Options
There are two main options for racegoers at York during the Ebor Festival, the Grandstand & Paddock and County Stand.
The former is York's largest enclosure and is more laid paid without a formal dress code, whilst the latter is York's premier enclosure and requires guests to dress more smartly.
Both enclosures allow guests to view the Parade Ring, Pre-Parade ring and the main betting ring.
Grandstand & Paddock
Included as standard
York Racecourse's largest enclosure. Includes access to the Clocktower enclosure and Knavesmire Stand that offers many bars and has great views of the racing. This enclosure gives guests trackside viewing and "good food to go" options. You also have access to the Knavesmire Restaurant as well as Robert Lawn & Southern Terraces. Guests can access views of the Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring and Main Betting Ring.
County Stand
Upgrade from: £35.00
York Racecourse's premier enclosure. Includes access to everything that guests in the Grandstand & Paddock receive and in addition you have access to the exclusive Moët Pavilion, Roof Terrace and Champagne Lawns. You can also access the Listed Gimcrack Stand & Ebor Stand bars for elevated viewing of the racing. Guests can access the Gimcrack Restaurant, Eat Between Our Races Eatery & Princess Mary Seafood Bar.
Hospitality Options
York offers a variety of restaurant and hospitality options during the Ebor Festival, from its popular Parade Ring Restaurant, to the Ebor Restaurant, there is something for everyone.
Unsure which option is right for you? Speak to our experts on 0800 193 6646 or make an enquiry below.
Parade Ring Restaurant
from £395.00
This award winning restaurant is of contemporary design boasts fabulous views of the Parade Ring, Pre Parade Ring & Saddling Boxes. This option is available for a maximum of 6 guests.
What's included:
✔ County Stand admission
✔ A welcome drink offered upon arrival
✔ Enjoy a three-course a la carte luncheon of the highest fine dining experience
✔ Luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon
✔ A spacious cash bar offering table service
✔ Complimentary race-card on entry to the course
✔ One carpark label per two guests
✔ Ideal for smaller parties: bookings taken for a maximum of 6 guests
Ebor Restaurant
from £455.00
This restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the Ebor Stand with floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony overlooking the home straight and spectacular views of the final furlong.
What's included:
✔ County Stand admission
✔ A glass of perfectly chilled Champagne and Canapes served upon arrival
✔ A buffet and carvery of gourmet standard; Starter, luxury buffet, dessert, cheeses and afternoon tea
✔ A selection of complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, main line spirits, beers and soft drinks
✔ One carpark label per two guests
✔ Complimentary race-card on entry to the course
✔ Tote betting couriers serving your table.
✔ Shared tables of 2 to 6 guests or individual tables of 7 guests or more
Dante Suite
from £670.00
This restaurant is located on the second floor of the Ebor Stand with floor to ceiling windows with private seated grandstand balcony boasting spectacular views of the final furlong.
What's included:
✔ County Stand admission
✔ A glass of perfectly chilled Champagne served upon arrival
✔ A four-course luncheon of gourmet standard
✔ Luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon
✔ A selection of complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, main line spirits, beers and soft drinks
✔ Complimentary race-card on entry to the course
✔ One carpark label per two guests
✔ Private tables for between 2 and 12 guests
York Ebor Festival Racedays
The York Ebor Festival plays host to York's oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races! High quality racing is combined with fashion and fun over four incredible days!
Juddmonte International
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Featuring the Juddmonte International (Group 1) – the richest race of York's season, ranked number one of all thoroughbred horse races in the world 2012 and again in 2020. Famously won by both Frankel and Baaeed, considered by some the as the best thoroughbreds in history.
Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks & Ladies Day
Thursday 21st August 2025
Dress to impress for fabulous prizes on the Ebor Fashion Lawn. Regularly the highest rated mare and fillies race in Europe, the Group 1 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, takes place on this day - twice won by the “Queen of the Turf” - Enable.
Coolmore Nunthorpe
Friday 22nd August 2025
Featuring York's fastest race, the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe, which regularly ranks as the highest rated 1,000m sprint in the world. A new course record of under 57 seconds was set in 2019, be there to enjoy it, just don’t blink.
Sky Bet Ebor
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Since 1843, York's oldest and most famous race, the Ebor, has generated much excitement and many tales. The richest flat handicap in Europe, be there to savour the race and the buzz it creates.
Dress Code
While the only formal dress code at York (within the bounds of decency) is that in the County Stand gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie, many racegoers like to dress up and step out in style for a day at York Racecourse.
The County Stand
The County Stand is York's premier enclosure, and has a formal dress code of collared shirt, jacket and tie for men. While there are no formal dress rules beyond this the following section can be used as a guide to help you assemble your raceday fashion statement.
Short sleeved shirts, bow ties, cravats and dress shorts are all also accepted within the dress code.
There is no formal dress code for ladies, however most choose to dress up for a day at the races - think wedding guest attire. Lots of female racegoer do like to wear dresses, high heeled shoes together with hats or fascinators, however it’s most important that you feel comfortable and enjoy your day!
The Grandstand and Paddock
The Grandstand and Paddock has no formal dress code and feel free to dress as you wish and feel comfortable. However, taking a lead from the County Stand dress code, many racegoers in this enclosure do like to use a day at the races as an excuse to get glammed up.
Fancy dress (within the bounds of decency) is not unusual but please ensure it is family friendly.
Schedule
Each raceday has the following schedule:
11:00 Gates Open
13:50 First Race
17:20 Last Race
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