The Festival

Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th March 2011

The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horse, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of who are determined to have the time of their lives. For racing's professionals, victory at The Festival is how greatness is measured and how careers are defined. Witness the sheer elation of winning connections as they return to the cheers of the crowd and you are seeing dreams fulfilled and years of planning and effort coming to fruition. The Festival is one of those rare events that exude pleasure, passion and fun in equal measure. For anyone who appreciates top class sport and the opportunity to share a special experience with like-minded people, it truly is a life affirming four days.

To find out more about each individial day, click on the badges below or the links to the left. See you there! 

Passion you can taste

Come and join us for fine food and fabulous dining at The Festival. Horseracing and hospitality at Cheltenham are natural partners, so whether you fancy a simple meal with friends or you're planning a successful corporate event at The Festival, the welcome will be warm and the memories will be rich.

"The atmosphere, the horses, the people, the race quality, the location and the racecourse set up all contribute to make it the best day out that anyone could ever dream of and the greatest sports arena in the world" Harry Tregoning, Facebook fan page

To look at the great dining packages available, please click here

• Find out more about the different enclosures
• Book tickets