Exeter Racecourse

New Year’s Day Racing

New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse is one of our county’s finest sporting occasions and it’s a day not to be missed. It's a great Devon tradition, and when you experience the same sense of elation that time spent outside evokes, you'll understand why people come back year after year. There is no better way to welcome in the New Year. Free bus: Exeter St David’s 10.45; Bus Station 11.00; Return 16:35. Gates open: 10:40. First race: 12:40. Last race: 4:05.

Hillies fly down the home straight for Devon Air Ambulance

Exeter Racecourse will be raising money for the Devon Air Ambulance at its race meeting on Sunday, November 24 and the meeting will kick off in fine style with the first ever Dartmoor Hillies race. Eight ponies bred on Dartmoor will come dashing down the home straight and racegoers will be able to place their bets, with every penny donated to the charity. Entry is always free to under-18s at Exeter, making it the perfect family day out, with a range of free activities to enjoy including a helicopter simulator. The Dartmoor Hillies will race at 12.20pm and then seven more races will take...

Come racing at Exeter this Christmas

Exeter Racecourse knows how to put the sparkle into festive celebrations and its two December race dates are perfect for treating colleagues to a day out of the office.

On Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 19 spirits will be high as friends of the racecourse break free from their desks and head to the top of the hill for an afternoon of fun.

Feeling shy? The racecard is the perfect ice-breaker as you ponder the participants and strike up conversations about the horses you fancy and an exhilarating afternoon is guaranteed when you’re sure to bond with your colleagues...

New look for South Devon tourism

Visit South Devon has today unveiled a new look brand and refreshed website for tourism in South Devon, embracing tourism businesses and destinations across East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and South Hams. Created following its merger with Heart of Devon, the new brand, developed by Exeter brand agency, ‘Believe in’, is designed to create an evocative link between the shores and countryside...

Super Sunday at Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse is celebrating the combination of its prestigious Super Sunday raceday fixture on February 14 and Valentine’s Day with a special offer with two Grandstand and Paddock tickets available for just £14.

With children aged 17 and under get into the races for free, it is the prefect opportunity to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with a day at the races. Everyone...

New Year’s Day racing at Exeter Racecourse

New Year’s Day racing on Haldon Hill is a much loved Devon tradition and hundreds of people will gather at the racecourse to enjoy the excitement and camaraderie of a day at the races.

General manager Dan Thompson said: “The atmosphere at Exeter on New Year’s Day is always fantastic with people wanting to celebrate the first day of the New Year in the fresh air against the backdrop of...

New Year’s Day racing at Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse looks set to share in jump racing’s success story with pre-sales for its traditional New Year’s Day meeting ahead of its last January 1 fixture in 2012.

Both Premier and Grandstand & Paddock tickets have seen strong pre-sales. There has also been a recent swathe of abandonments due to frosty conditions, and with temperatures set to rise in time for Thursday’s...

Devon & Somerset Law Society's Professional Negligence Update with speakers from St John's Chambers

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2014 Time: 9.45 am - 1.00 pm / 3 hours CPD Venue: Exeter Racecourse

St John's Chambers' Professional Negligence Team will be speaking at Devon & Somerset Law Society's Professional Negligence Update on Wednesday, 30th April at Exeter Racecourse from 9.45am until 1.00pm.

Topics include:

John Dickinson Limitation issues in...

Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday

Easter Raceday

Easter Raceday

Celebrate the Easter holidays with a fantastic day out at Exeter Racecourse. Set high on Haldon Hill, enjoy thrilling jumps racing, fresh spring air and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

As one of the final fixtures of the season, this raceday promises competitive action as horses and jockeys give it their all. Pick your favourite, grab a racecard and cheer them home, with FREE Easter entertainment, including an Easter egg hunt, to keep the whole family entertained.

Entertainment on the day:...

Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday

Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday

Easter at Exeter Racecourse means racing, running and a racecourse full of family fun.

On Sunday 22 March 2026, the Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday brings together live jump racing and a packed programme of free children’s entertainment.

Young racegoers can take part in children’s running races on the home straight, charging towards the finish line to a grandstand full of cheers. Free goody bags add to the excitement, with activities running throughout the afternoon to keep energy high between races.

The main event remains the racing itself, with horses and...

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