Grand National
Grand National
Excursion Date: Sat 11th April 2026
Day Trip
Day & Weekend Excursions
England
Saturday 11th April 2026
one day
Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.
Be There for Every Stride: The 2026 Randox Grand National
Experience an unforgettable day of world-class horse racing as you take your place at the finish line of the legendary Randox Grand National with Steam Packet Holidays. Join us on Saturday 11th April 2026 at Aintree Racecourse, while a global audience watches on TV, you’ll be right at the heart of the drama with your Festival Zone ticket.
Enjoy superb views over the closing stages of every race, including the Grand National itself, and immerse yourself in the excitement of the day with access to the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, where the atmosphere builds with every result.
Relax and socialise in the atmospheric Red Rum Garden, where live entertainment runs throughout the day, or head to the Rum & Ginger Bar for refreshments, complete with big-screen action and convenient betting facilities. You’ll also enjoy live music in the Aintree Pavilion.
With Tote betting facilities and big-screen viewing available throughout the area, you’ll never miss a moment of the action.
Packages
With Steam Packet Holidays, your day is easy from start to finish. Our great-value package takes care of all the travel and logistics. Simply step aboard, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy one of the world’s most iconic sporting spectacles.
Our exciting package includes:
- Return ferry as a foot passenger
- Direct coach transfers to/from Aintree Race Course
- Entry tickets into the Festival Zone, including:
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Viewing over the closing stages of every race
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Access to the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure
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Entry to the Red Rum Garden with live entertainment
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Access to the Rum & Ginger Bar with screens and betting facilities
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Live music in the Aintree Pavilion, including a named act after racing
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Tote betting facilities and big-screen viewing throughout
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Adults: From *£156 per person
Children (4-15 years): From *£68 per person
Upgrade your journey by preordering a bottle of Fizz for £24
Available for you to enjoy when the bar opens.
Secure your place at this must-see sporting event. Book now below using fare code ‘TGRA’, call our team on 661661, or visit the Ferry Travel Shop at the Douglas Sea Terminal.
Group Bookings & Upgrades
Travelling as a group of 8 or more, or interested in upgrading to a different enclosure or hospitality area at Aintree?
Our team will be happy to help tailor your day.
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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.
