Cartmel race course is a National Hunt horseracing track and is run left handed. Cartmel only hosts 6 race meetings during the year but is extremely popular with families, particularly for the race meetings taking place on Bank Holidays. The course is set in the heart of the 12th century village of Cartmel and racing has been taking place here since 1856.
Cartmel Racecourse
The Course
The Facilities
The Paddock Enclosure: The Grandstand and Paddock, the Parade Ring, Winners Enclosure, Marquee Village and the new Cartmel Restaurant are all features of the Paddock Enclosure. Also in this enclosure is the main office. Paddock Enclosure ticket holders are also permitted access to the Course Enclosure between races. As it is on the opposite side of the track, crossing is not allowed during races.
The Course Enclosure: This enclosure is also on the finishing straight, but on the opposite side to the Paddock Enclosure. This enclosure benefits from a fairground, trade stands and also market stalls and is the most popular enclosure for a family day out.
How To Get To Cartmel
By Road:
Take the M6 and take the exit at Junction 36. After this follow the A591 and then the A590 towards Barrow in Furness. Follow this for approximately 10 miles. There are AA signs which will direct you to the racecourse from the motorway. The final few miles to the track are along narrow country lanes, which can become rather busy on race days.
By Train:
There is a British Rail train service that runs to two stations near Cartmel race course. Cark-In-Cartmel Station, which has a racecourse bus service available on race days, or Grange-Over-Sands station. Both stations have taxis available for a short 10 minute drive to the course.
Contact Details:
Grange Over Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6QF
Tel:01539 536340