Few spectator sports can rival the excitement and atmosphere of a day at the races, so what better way to spend your holidays in the UK or Ireland?

The variety of horseracing on offer in the UK and Ireland is unsurpassed anywhere in the world, and all the racecourses, each with its own character and ambience, offer facilities to suit all tastes and pockets.

With locations throughout the country, from Ayr, Perth, Kelso and Musselburgh in Scotland; York, Aintree and many, many more in England; Bangor-on-Dee and Chepstow in Wales; not forgetting the fabulous facilities on offer in Ireland like Leopardstown or The Curragh, every day's racing is a colourful spectacle with bustling activity.

Horse racing isn’t just for the experts, pick out a horse by its name or colour of the jockey’s silks, who knows, you may even win a few pounds. There’s always someone willing to give advice or share a few tips for sure-fire winners!

For further information on our holidays please contact

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