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Chester Races Midsummer Meeting
Excursion Date: Saturday 26th July.
Experience the thrill of a day at the races at Chester Races' Midsummer Meeting in July, where exciting horse racing, summer fun, and a vibrant atmosphere combine for a memorable day out.
Day Trip
Day & Weekend Excursions, Festivals & Events, Activity Break
England
Saturday 26th July
one day
Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.
Watch the action unfold from the Tattersalls Enclosure, where you’ll enjoy fantastic benefits, including access to both sides of the track, including the Paddock Area for a closer look at the horses before the race. You’ll have excellent views of the racing from the tiered standing areas, as well as the opportunity to watch the horses race past you at the final furlong with trackside viewing.
The Enclosure also offers betting and racecard facilities, ensuring you don’t miss any of the excitement. With a wide variety of food and drink vendors available, you can relax and refuel while soaking in the atmosphere of this unforgettable day out at Chester Races.
Our exciting package includes;
- Return ferry as a foot passenger
- Direct coach transfers to/from Chester Race Course
- Entry tickets into the Tattersalls Enclosure
Adults: From *£98 per person
To book, call the Reservations Team on 01624 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in the Sea Terminal.
Terms & Conditions apply, subject to availability. See below for further details
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Chester Races Day Trip Itinerary
- Sailing Departs Douglas at 07:15, arrives at Liverpool at 10:00
- Coach departs Liverpool Ferry Terminal at approx. 10.30
- Journey time to Chester Racecourse is approx 45 mins.
- Free time to enjoy a day or racing.
- Coach will depart from designated area (confirmed by driver on arrival) at 17:00 and will take approx 45 mins.
- Return sailing to Isle of Man departs Liverpool at 19:15, final check-in is 18:45.
Please note that this itinerary is subject to amendment, any changes will be communicated to you once confirmed.
To book call 661661 or visit the Ferry Travel Shop in Douglas Sea Terminal.
Terms and conditions
*Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prices include return ferry crossings, coach transfers and entry tickets where applicable and stated. Please note that coaches are not wheelchair adapted, we advise those traveling with infants and young children to bring their own age relevant car seat for the coach. On arrival at your destination the coach driver will advise on the pick up location. The coach will depart promptly at stated time on your booking confirmation. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that they are on board the coach in time for departure. Any claims as a result of a late arrival will not be entertained. Prices are inclusive of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company fuel surcharges, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis. We reserve the right to adjust fuel surcharges at any point for new bookings.
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