RACE WEEK AT THE CHELTENHAM TRUST

Celebrate Race Week 2026 across Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Town Hall and Prince of Wales Stadium, with big-screen racing, lively bars and locations that make it easy to plan your day your way.

Start the day at Cheltenham Town Hall with a full English buffet breakfast including juice, unlimited tea and coffee, plus a pint, glass of fizz or soft drink for £20 when pre-booked, with breakfasts served until 1.30pm. At Pittville Pump Room, breakfast baps, pastries and hot drinks will be available to walk-in customers from the outdoor marquee, while Prince of Wales Stadium will also be serving breakfast baps, pastries and hot drinks in the morning before racing begins.

We have kept our prices consistent for Race Week, with pints from £7, cheaper than the racecourse. Pittville Pump Room is the last stop before the racecourse, perfect for a final drink on the way in, and from 5pm each evening Jon Clare performs live at the Shamrock Bar with hot snacks available after the racing.

Breakfast Before the Races

10 – 13 March at Cheltenham Town Hall, Pittville Pump Room and the Prince of Wales Stadium

Start your Race Week the right way at The Cheltenham Trust.

At Cheltenham Town Hall, enjoy a full English buffet breakfast with all your morning favourites, apple and orange juice, unlimited tea and coffee, plus your choice of a pint, a glass of fizz or a soft drink, all for £20 when pre-booked. Pre-booked breakfasts are available until 1.30pm. Walk-ins are welcome at £15 for the breakfast buffet without a drink. Catch the pre-race build-up on the big screen and soak up the atmosphere before heading to the course.

Food and drinks will be available to walk-in customers at Pittville Pump Room’s Shamrock Marquee throughout the day, both before and after the races, while Prince of Wales Stadium will be serving breakfast and hot drinks in the morning before racing begins, with no need to book in advance. Click below for more information.

At Pittville Pump Room, breakfast baps and footlong sub rolls will be served from the outdoor marquee, with a choice of fillings including sausage, egg, bacon, black pudding, hash browns, beans and mushrooms for £7. Freshly baked pastries and Danishes will also be available, alongside tea and filter coffee. Breakfast is available for walk-in customers, with no need to book in advance.

Over at Prince of Wales Stadium, breakfast baps and footlong sub rolls, pastries and hot drinks will be served from 9.00am to 1.30pm, offering a relaxed and convenient spot to meet before the races. Food and drinks will be available to walk-in customers throughout the morning, with no need to book in advance.

Make breakfast part of your Race Week plans and join us from 10–13 March. You can pre-book your buffet breakfast and drink at Cheltenham Town Hall by clicking on the link.

Book now to reserve your spot!

Parking

10 – 13 March, 9am – 10pm at The Prince of Wales Stadium

Secure prime parking at Prince of Wales Stadium, just 10 minutes from the racecourse. Enjoy convenient access to the M5 and skip post-race queues.

Pre-book to guarantee your space and save £2.50 on the gate price. Early booking is recommended.

Parking hours:
Arrival from 9am
Car park closes at 10pm – all vehicles must vacate by this time.

Prices (pre-booked only):
• Tuesday & Wednesday: £12.50
• Thursday & Friday: £17.50

Location:
Prince of Wales Stadium
Tommy Taylors Lane
Cheltenham, GL50 4RN

Where to Drink

If you are heading into Cheltenham for Race Week 2026 and looking for somewhere reliable for a pre-race pint, post-racing drinks or somewhere to watch the action on screen, The Cheltenham Trust venues are ready.

Across Cheltenham Town Hall, Pittville Pump Room and Prince of Wales Stadium, we will be running extended bar setups, mobile Guinness stations and outdoor serving points throughout the week.

Cheltenham Town Hall

Right in the centre of town, Cheltenham Town Hall is perfectly placed for Race Week drinks.

The Pillar Bar and additional mobile Guinness stations will operate inside, alongside outdoor service points, giving racegoers plenty of space, shelter and multiple bars to keep queues moving throughout the day.

Pittville Pump Room

The popular Shamrock Bar returns at Pittville Pump Room, complete with mobile bars, a drinks trailer in the marquee and outdoor seating. We are holding prices in place for Race Week, with Guinness at £7 a pint – still cheaper than the racecourse – alongside the rest of our usual bar range. From 5pm, Jon Clare will be performing live, with hot snacks available into the evening, creating a lively setting just a short walk from the racecourse.

Prince of Wales Stadium

Both upstairs and the outdoor hatch bar will be open for Race Week, with TV screens showing live coverage. Ideal for pre-racing drinks, mid-afternoon catch-ups or continuing the day after the final race.

Bar doors will open from 9am through to early evening across the week.

If you are planning your Race Week route, build in a stop at one of our venues and make your drinks plans simple.