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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.

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!

Tattersall's 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

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Ticket delivery

• Your tickets will be sent to you by Special Delivery. A fee of £6 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

• Doors open at 10.30
• Race timings:
  • Tattersall's - Friday at 14.00 and Saturday at 13.45
  • John Smith's - Saturday at 16.15
• Race ends daily at 17.30 approx.
• No age restrictions
  • Tattersall's - any badge other than Tattersalls will be charged at full price
  • John Smith's - admission into the John Smith's No Nonsense Enclosure for accompanied children on Saturday is free. 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.

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