Cheltenham Racecourse hosts the November Meeting from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November. It is three days of jump racing, with 20 races in total, and it brings thousands of visitors to the town. Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire Police have put extra measures in place for the weekend.
Race days
Friday is Countryside Day, with six races from 1.10pm, the last one starting at 4pm. The day celebrates the author Jilly Cooper. Super Saturday has seven races, the first at 12.35pm and the last at 4pm. Carnival Sunday also has seven races, from 1.15pm to 3.45pm, and includes the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle.
Tickets
Tickets are still on sale. A single-day ticket starts at £13.50 and a three-day pass starts at £42.82. Enclosure options and availability are on the Jockey Club’s event page: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-november-meeting/
Getting around and staying safe
- Extra police patrols run on Friday and Saturday, with additional council and police officers across the town.
- Licensed venues run the Ask for Angela or Clive schemes, which offer discreet support to anyone who feels unsafe.
- Book a private hire vehicle in advance, or use a taxi licensed by the council from an authorised rank. Licensed vehicles display a roof sign and a Cheltenham licence plate.
- Taxi marshals are at the Promenade ranks. A police community hub is outside Marks and Spencer on the High Street.
- Temporary toilets are placed across the town and along the routes to the racecourse.
What the organisers say
Councillor Jamie Jamieson, cabinet member for safety and communities, said the meeting brings thousands of visitors and a welcome boost to local businesses. He said the extra patrols, facilities and taxi checks are practical steps to keep the town clean, safe and welcoming.
Inspector Steve Benbow, from the Cheltenham neighbourhood policing team, said officers will be on high-visibility patrol around the racecourse, transport hubs, licensed premises and popular walking routes.
