Guide to Lingfield Park Racecourse 3p3r18
Lingfield Park Racecourse hosted the first All-Weather Racing in the UK with it’s all-weather track. It’s currently the busiest racecourse in Europe because of it’s Flat Turf, Flat All-Weather and National Hunt racetracks. 1v5471
Lingfield Park Racecourse News from Eclipse 22ro
Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Lingfield Park Racecourse News 1o4d15
About Lingfield Park Racecourse 41515i
Flat / National Hunt / All Weather h4l10
The Feathers 2o4v
In 1890, the Prince of Wales – later Edward VII, opened Lingfield Park, allowing the racecourse to use the Prince of Wales feathers in its official heading in perpetuity.
Initially Jump Racing 315z2z
The course initially opened as a Jumps course and, in 1894 also started as a Flat racing venue. The course’s similarities with Epsom make it a recognised trial for the Derby and Oaks.
All-Weather Track 1h322
In 1989, Lingfield became the first racecourse in the UK with an all-weather track; this also makes it the only racecourse in the UK to stage racing of all three types – Flat Turf, Flat All-Weather and National Hunt – and it is the busiest racecourse in Europe.
Important Races/Festivals 3pl1j
- February – Winter Derby Trial
- February/March – Winter Derby
- March/April – All-Weather Championship Finals FOR FESTIVAL GUIDE CLICK HERE
- May – Oaks and Derby Trials
Directions 4h4i45
- Road: Ten minutes from M25 (J6) and the M23 (J10).
- Rail: Five minutes walk from Lingfield Station.
- Website: www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
- Telephone: 01342 834800.
The Lingfield Park Racecourse Directory - Local Services 2e4l63
Travelling to Lingfield Park Races? Want to know where to stay, where to eat, where to get your hair and nails done? How about where the best pubs are and the name of a reliable taxi? We can help. Check back frequently – this section is updated on a regular basis.
