Cheltenham Festival Day 1: Champions Day

Cheltenham Races luxurious Platinum are positioned in the newly formed hospitality Courtyard, only 50 metres from the famous Guinness Grandstand. The marquees are just minutes from the parade ring and the finishing straight too. The Platinum suites are hugely popular and great value, providing a quintessential horse racing experience.

Experience the thrill of the racing up close, while enjoying the privacy and comfort of a balcony box. The Long Run Boxes provide unobstructed views of the final two fences and the finishing straight. Moreover, these boxes offer sweeping and panoramic vistas of the picturesque countryside of Cotswold that surrounds the racecourse.

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Located close to the Guinness Village, this facility provides a cost-effective way to enjoy excellent food with a base for the day.

The Gold Cup Restaurant serves a Chef's table, which gives our chefs the opportunity to showcase creativity and hospitality innovation using the finest ingredients available. This allows you to make your own selection and enjoy lunch at your own pace.

Mandarin was the winner of the 1962 Gold Cup. He was ridden by the legendary jockey, Fred Winter and trained by Fulke Walwyn, a four-time Gold Cup winning trainer. The Mandarin Restaurant has undergone an impressive transformation over the close season. There will be two sittings per day for the Festival and reservations will be required. The Mandarin is well situated on the ground floor of the main grandstand and is in close proximity to the Parade Ring.

Enjoy a cocktail reception, three course luncheon, complimentary bar and club access at Cheltenham Festival.

World-renowned and award-winning 3 Michelin star chef Clare Smyth is coming to The Festival 2025, bringing all the quality and innovation from Core by Clare Smyth.

Core on Course will be the first and only 3 Michelin star concept in sport in 2025, delivering the best of food and the best Jump racing, this will be an experience not to be missed.

Clare and her team have prepared a stunning 6-course tasting menu, accompanied by a glass of Dom Perignon on arrival and 3 wines personally chosen by Head Sommelier and Master of Wine Gareth Ferreira to accompany your “Showplate” menu.