In The Zone Family Day

About

Pontefract Racecourse‘s last Sunday race meeting of the season is their annual In-The-Zone Family Day in August.

On this special Sunday 6 zones are set up around the racecourse to suit everyone’s interests, including:

The Industry Zone – Behind the Scenes Talk in the Winners Enclosure

The Horse Zone – Join the ex-racehorses during a parade of ex-racers

The Quiet Zone – Enjoy a free tea or coffee with us while you read the Racing Post and sort out your selections.

The Newcomers Zone – Meet our ‘Here to Help’ team who’ll show you around and explain how an afternoon at the races works.

The Tipster Zone – Listen to the expert Punters Panel in the Winners Enclosure

The Kids Zone – Enjoy the Kids zone throughout the afternoon in the Picnic Enclosure.

There will also be a funfair, free sweets, activity packs and racecards for kids and a ‘Hunt The Golden Horseshoe’ competition on every Family Sunday!

Experience an afternoon of thrilling racing at one of Yorkshire’s most traditional racecourses! You’ll get a warm, friendly, Yorkshire welcome from the team at Pontefract, so come and enjoy a great day out!

Hospitality options are plentiful and include bespoke business packages, private boxes and shared facilities.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Pontefract Racecourse website or on the day at the gate, both cash and card accepted.

U18s race FREE! This applies to every enclosure on every race day. There are discounts available for OAPs, Blue Light Card Holders and Students, as well as for advance bookings.

This fixture is also an autism friendly raceday, with a dedicated sensory room and quiet room available. To find out more please visit autisminracing.com

There is step-free access to all of the enclosures and lifts giving access to all floors in the stands.  Personal assistants are admitted free of charge and there are accessible toilets in all enclosures and viewing ramps in every area.

Access facilities

• Accessible Toilet
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Wheelchair Accessible