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Royal Windsor Racecourse is proud to welcome back its New Year’s Day Raceday after nearly 30 years, the return of our most sought-after winter fixture. This year’s celebration blends thrilling jump racing action with a vibrant programme of entertainment for all ages. Families can enjoy free entry for U18s, pony rides, small animal petting safari and face painting, whilst all racegoers can try the equiciser, meet the jockeys, soak up live music from The Bluebird Belles, and enjoy the spectacular presence of the Windsor Ceremonial Light Cavalry. The perfect way for everyone to jump into 2026 and race away the New Year’s Eve blues.
🦎 Miniature Petting Safari
🏇🏻 Pony Rides
🎶 Bluebird Belles Singers
🎺 Full Ceremonial Light Cavalry
🤠 Equicizer
👨Jockeys signings & meet and greet
🎨 Face Painting
🐴 Traditional Jump Racing throughout
New Year's Day racing was once our most sought-after fixture, bringing family and friends in Berkshire together during the Christmas holidays to kickstart the new year with thrilling Jumps action including the New Year's Day Hurdle. We are delighted to welcome back this fixture to our calendar for the first time since 1998, where you can expect an unbeatable atmosphere and top-class National Hunt Racing!
Continue your New Year's celebrations in style!
Need something to soak up the events of the night before? Want to get everyone fed before a busy day on the racecourse? Like the sound of a private table reserved for the entire race meeting?
Our Bank Holiday Brunch is the PERFECT way to ensure your New Year's Day is both special and easy. Book your hospitality tickets and leave it to us.
Swap the sofa for the excitement of the turf and join fellow fans for a day packed with atmosphere, tradition, and sporting drama. The New Year's Day races are the perfect way to kick off 2025 - whether you're a seasoned racing enthusiast or looking for a memorable day out with family and friends.
Alongside top-class jump racing, enjoy warming food and drink, lively entertainment, and the unbeatable buzz of the crowd as horses thunder past the winning post.
Don't miss your chance to be part of racing history as New Year's Day racing makes its much-anticipated return to Windsor. Book your tickets now and start the year as you mean to go on - with celebration, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Get those New Year's Day plans in the calendar and secure your ticket today. Buying online ahead of the event will get you the best price. Equally, a spontaneous trip on the day with friends and family can still be on the cards, as you can buy tickets on-the-gate for New Year's Day races.
Discounted tickets are available the further in advance you book.
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