Cheltenham Festival Day 1: Champions Day

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

Cheltenham Races luxurious Platinum Marquees 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. This is further enhanced by Cheltenham's ever popular celebrity tipsters John Francombe and Derek ‘Thomo’ Thompson, plus the famous VIP red dress hostess service.

This elegant, modern restaurant is situated at the heart of The Village, next to the buzzing Guinness Village and, as its name suggests, it overlooks the final fence the horses jump before racing up the hill to the Winning Post. Positioned on the second floor, it offers a buffet lunch with numerous food options for guests to enjoy.

View the racing closer to the action in the comfort & privacy of The Privilege Suite, overlooking the final two fences & down towards the finishing straight. The Go Privilege Suite offers panoramic views across the stunning Cotswold countryside surrounding the racecourse.

This fine dining experience offers guests the very best in cuisine, with stunning dishes to savour whilst watching the best Jump racing in the world.

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.