# Worcester Racecourse at Pitchcroft - Horse Racing

> Worcester Racecourse at Pitchcroft sits beside the River Severn, a short walk from the city centre, with racing since at least 1718 and themed racedays.

URL: https://cotswolds.info/equestrian/worcester-horse-racing.shtml  
Section: Equestrian  
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire (52.192, -2.22)  
Last updated: 2023-07-24

![Worcester Racing](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/worcester_racing.jpg)

Worcester Racecourse is situated by the side of the River Severn, just five minutes walk from the City Centre, within easy reach of local rail links.

Racing has taken place at the Pitchcroft course, close to the banks of the River Severn, since at least 1718, making Worcester one of the oldest racecourses in Britain. By the middle of the nineteenth century, several important races had become well established at the course, including the Worcester Stakes and the Gold Cup.

Worcester Racecourse, with its picturesque tree-lined track and unique position nestling on the banks of the River Severn, offers a great day out for all the family.

You can take advantage of themed racedays which include Countryside Alliance day, family fun day with Noddy and Big Ears, Ladies Day and race meetings ranging from evenings to midweek afternoons.

**![Worcester Racecourse logo](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/worcester_logo.gif)Address:**
Worcester Racecourse Ltd
Pitchcroft
Worcester
WR1 3EJ

Tel: 01905 25364
![Worcester racecourse stands](https://cotswolds.info/images/equestrian/worcester_stands.jpg)Fax: 01905 617563

Website: www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk
Email: info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk

**Course details**

The course has undergone many changes, including the layout in 1880 of a new track that featured a now long-defunct figure-of-eight course. Flat racing was discontinued in 1966, but the National Hunt meetings continued to provide competitive racing with large fields. Summer jumping started at the course in 1995 as a result of winter fixtures being lost to flooding.

Location map of: Worcester Racecourse

**Getting There**

By Road:
From the north or south take junction 6 off the M5 and follow the A449 towards Worcester City Centre. From the West take the A443 and A44, both offer good access to the city centre.

By Rail:
There are frequent British Rail services to Worcester Foregate Station which is 10 minutes walk from the Racecourse.

Helicopter:
Helicopter landing and take-off facilities are available on the racecourse. Permission to be sought in advance, from the Clerk of the Course on 07971 531162.

**Accommodation**: Worcester,  Warwick, Cheltenham, Broadway, Winchcombe, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Chipping Campden, Evesham, Painswick, Pershore,

**Places to Visit**: Worcester, Cheltenham, Broadway, Winchcombe, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Chipping Campden, Evesham, Painswick , Pershore,

![Worcester Horse Racing at Pitchcroft](https://cotswolds.info/images/horse-racing/worcester_races.jpg)

### Map Location of Worcester Racecourse

## Worcester Horse Racing at Pitchcroft

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