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Curtains Up at the Races – Bank Holiday Family Day at Ripon Races

Boroughbridge Road, Ripon HG4 1UG

31st August

Join in with our Onesie Derby!

Fill in our participant registration on our website if you have a 5-8 year old who would like to race along the final furlong in their animal onesie for the chance to win Lightwater Valley tickets and more. Onesie Derby entry is free, and one parent and one child will get in to the races for free on 31st August with each entry.

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Opening Times

Gates Open

11.30

First Race

13.55

Prices

Club Enclosure:

Per person

£28.00

Paddock Enclosure:

Per person

£18.50

Groups of 11-49

£17.50

Groups of 50+

£17.00

Concessions

£13.50

Course Enclosure:

Per person

£7.00

Car To Course (Max 4 adults)

£22.00

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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