What’s on in South Yorkshire this January: Yorkshire Chase Weekend at Doncaster Racecourse

Save money with early online booking for Yorkshire Chase Weekend at Doncaster Races. Supplied picture

The event promises plenty of live sporting action, entertainment, a great atmosphere and a charming backdrop – the perfect combination for a get-together with family or friends.

The Great Yorkshire Chase is a Premier Handicap run over three miles and over 18 fences and opens on Saturday January 27, continuing on Sunday January 28.

The chase boasts some famous names in its past – the roll of honour includes Ziga Boy who is a two-time winner of this event.

It’s a chance to kick back after a busy week, relax and enjoy some leisure time. Supplied picture

The Yorkshire Chase is a highlight of the horse-racing calendar in January, and the course, at Leger Way, Doncaster is a fantastic location. Town Moor is the perfect place to enjoy some top quality national hunt racing whilst taking in all that Doncaster Racecourse has to offer.

Watch how you want to

If you love live sport, then this jump-racing event is for you. Whether you like being among the action and soaking up the atmosphere trackside or watching from the comfort of the hospitality suites, Doncaster Races has got you covered.

More than horses

Find out about discounts and free child tickets. Supplied picture

A day at the races offers so much more than just the horses – although that is an exciting spectacle for everyone.

It’s a chance to kick back after a busy week, relax and enjoy some leisure time. You can dress up or dress down for the occasion – if you’re missing the Christmas party frocks and an excuse to glam up, then this is your chance – or you can opt for a more relaxed look. There is plenty of appetising food and drink on offer at a range of concessions and the chance to enjoy some good times with friends and family.

You could be dining out on a three-course meal enjoying the view over the racecourse in the Home Straight restaurant, grabbing a quick bite to eat in the food court or savouring a hotdog from a pop-up food stalls, there’s something for everyone’s tastes at Doncaster Racecourse.

There are a number of bars, serving a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so whether a celebratory Champagne or a refreshing beer is your tipple of choice you’ll find it here.

Book ahead and save

Arranging a group weekend out? You can make big savings by booking online. As well as cutting costs because you booked online ahead of the day, if you book for four or more people at once, you can enjoy even more savings. Whether you're having a day out with friends or just gathering everyone together, enjoy brilliant savings for your gang, making it a fun filled, and great value weekend.

And if you’re bringing the family along remember children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.

There are also concessions discounts available if you buy tickets on the day on the day.

And there’s even more good news, all booking fees and fulfilment fees have been removed for racedays and events in 2024. The price you see is the price you’ll pay at the checkout. All bookings are made in accordance with Doncaster Racecourse terms and conditions of entry.