Carlisle

Carlisle Racecourse offers thoroughbred hospitality and overlooks nothing except the racecourse. 2012 sees Carlisle Racecourse hold a total of 21 race days of National Hunt and Flat racing, many of which have themes to make the day even more special.

Horse racing in the historic border city of Carlisle dates back to at least the 16th century, and some are of the opinion that it may even date back to Norse times. But one thing is sure, in 1904 horse racing in Carlisle moved to the current Blackwell site when the Duke of Devonshire failed to allow the renewal of the lease on the land at The Swifts.

The modern Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand and ongoing investment of over £1.5M in racing facilities, including a new hurdle track and the opening of the Lloyd Motor Group Lawn Suites in 2011. Carlisle Racecourse boasts one of the premier corporate hospitality venues in the north-west of England.

Events/Meetings

General Meetings

Private Boxes
Lloyd Motor Group Lawn Suites
Marquees
Restaurant

2012 Fixtures

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February 2012
- Wed 08 -
- Mon 20 -
March 2012
- Thu 08 -
- Sun 18 -
- Thu 22 -
April 2012
- Sat 07 -
May 2012
- Mon 28 -
June 2012
- Mon 04 -
- Mon 18 -
- Wed 27 - Bell & Plate Day
July 2012
- Sat 07 - Evening Meeting Summer Family Festival - Madness
- Sun 29 -
August 2012
- Mon 06 - Evening Meeting Ladies Night
- Wed 29 - Evening Meeting
September 2012
- Wed 12 -
October 2012
- Fri 12 -
- Thu 25 -
November 2012
- Sun 04 -
- Mon 12 -
December 2012
- Sun 02 -
- Sun 16 -

General Meetings

Private Boxes

Carlisle Racecourse has seven superb private box facilities on the second floor of the Jubilee Grandstand. The facilities offer groups the ideal opportunity to enjoy a great day experiencing the height of luxury. Each of the private boxes at Carlisle has its own private viewing balcony, closed-circuit television and friendly and professional staff to service the box.

Lloyd Motor Group Lawn Suites

The Lloyd Motor Group Lawn Suites offer private hospitality facilities for parties upto 20 guests for informal buffet dining or the suites can be combined to accommodate upto 100 guests. From the Suites you and your guests will enjoy an exciting head-on-view of the runners and riders as they head down the Home Straight and past the Winning Post. The horses are almost in touching distance as they make their way out on to the Racecourse, thunder past your suite during a race or return to the Winner's Enclosure.

Marquees

Carlisle Racecourse has two marquee sites, overlooking the Parade Ring and in the heart of the racecourse overlooking the finish. Both locations have great views and atmosphere.Fully furnished with private garden area, Tote and closed-circuit televisions, marquees will accommodate a minimum of 40 guests.

Restaurant

THE SWIFTS RESTAURANT

The Swifts Restaurant, glass fronted and overlooking the Racecourse, is located on the first floor of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Grandstand, accommodating upto 150 guests on private tables for parties numbering a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 10 per table.