Grand National Meeting

Undeniably one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar, John Smith’s Grand National Day provides excitement and anticipation in abundance as 40 of jump racing’s equine stars line-up for the world’s most famous horse race.

Many of us look back at previous footage of the Grand National and are charmed by the tradition and excitement of Aintree’s famous Winner’s Enclosure. April 2007 marked the beginning of another new era, with the opening of the two new grandstands. These will allow many more racegoers to witness the thrill of the Grand National and the winner returning to a hero’s welcome.

Attending the John Smith’s Grand National is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, yet it is something you will want to repeat year after year.

Steeplechase Enclosure

Open on Grand National Day only, this enclosure is ideal for those wanting to enjoy John Smith’s Grand National Day at a leisurely and informal pace, with no dress code to worry about. Although this enclosure does not allow access to the Parade Ring or Winner’s Enclosure, it does offer prime viewing of the first few fences of the Grand National course.

This area also features:

• Fantastic and unique views of the Grand National itself
• Unreserved seats overlooking the Mildmay and Grand National course
• Live coverage of all of the racing action on a large screen TV
• Bars, catering and betting facilities in addition to live entertainment

The Steeplechase Enclosure is primarily uncovered, so this area really is for the racegoer who is up for a traditional, element-embracing racing day out!

Tattersalls Enclosure

This enclosure is the largest and most atmospheric area at Aintree throughout the three day racemeeting. Owing to the results of Aintree’s redevelopment project, this area is now greatly enhanced and features:

• The new Aintree Pavilion, a vast covered area with plenty of bars, live music and betting plus racing on the big screens
• The Aintree Mound – take your place to view the final fences of all races
• The Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure, where you can view the horses and jockeys before and after races, and perhaps decide who you think looks on top form before placing your bets;
• Access to an array of bars, including the new Parade Ring Bar and Pre-Parade Ring Bar, as well as the legendary Irish Bar within the Princess Royal Stand; plus
• Bars and entertainment in the Red Rum Garden.

West Tip seats
Offering the excitement of the Tattersalls Enclosure, these covered seats offer great views up the home straight and of the final few fences of the course. Enjoy the private bar for West Tip Seats holders and then explore the rest of the Tattersalls Enclosure at your leisure. These seats are always in great demand, so book early.

Got any questions about your Sports booking? Hopefully you will find the answer in our frequently asked questions section.

Essential info

Ticket prices & availability

Tattersall's

• Friday
• Adult - £30
• Child - £12
• Saturday
• Adult - £40
• Child - £12

John Smith's (Steeplechase)

• Saturday
• Adult - £18
• Child can go free

West Tip seats

• Friday - £40
• Saturday - £56

Ticket delivery

• Your tickets will be sent to you by Special Delivery. A fee of £5.25 will be charged towards postage and delivery. Please bear in mind that these tickets need to be signed for when leaving a delivery address

Event information

• Opening times
  Open from 10.00 on each day of the meeting, get to Aintree early to make the most of your day, and also to allow for racecourse security procedures.
• Race times
  • Friday - Races start at 14.00
  • Saturday - Races start at 13.45
  • The John Smith’s Grand National is at 16.15
  • On each day, racing concludes at 17.30
• Dress code
  Although there is no official dress code, smart is preferable and is often adopted. Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the race meeting, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday outfits. Hats are optional too, but are frequently worn. No sports clothes please
• No age restrictions
• Tattersall's - There is a £12 charge (per child) on Friday and Saturday, any badge other than Tattersalls will be charged at full price
• John Smith's - Unfortunately, due to space restrictions there is no crèche facility on the racecourse. Baby changing facilities are located at various sites around the racecourse
• Smart casual dress code

Venue information
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS

• BR station: Aintree
• Please contact the venue directly for information about disabled access

Please note that for this event, we are acting as disclosed agent for a third party supplier.