Cheltenham Festival 2026 - Departs - 11Mar26 - St Patricks & Gold Cup - 04Day Coach Tour
Cheltenham Festival Tour 2026
The Cheltenham Festival is four days of extraordinary races and one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world. With 28 races across the four days and prize money of over £4.5million. Join over 265,000 racegoers watching the finest participants in the sport compete for the highest honours. Join us for the last 2 days of the Fesitival.
Coach Tour Package Includes:
- Coach Travel From Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Various Free Pick up Points (Newry, Dundalk and Drogheda, Dublin Port).
- Tour Departs 11Mar26
- Ferry Travel from Dublin to Holyhead
- 03Nts - Twin Room Sharing
- 4Star Novotel Birmingham Centre with Breakfast
- Race Day Coach Transfers on St Patricks Thursday
- Race Day Coach Transfers on Gold Cup Friday
- 02 Day Admission tickets Best Mate Enclosure
- Services of a SEESPORTS Tour Manager
- Optional Race Ticket upgrades available
Itinerary
DAY 1
Join the coach at your chosen pick-up point and travel to Dublin Port for the morning sailing to Holyhead. Upon arrival, travel on to your hotel for check-in.
DAY 2
St Patricks Thursday - After breakfast, (Around 0915) it’s time to board our coach for Cheltenham, and a full day of racing and the fantastic atmosphere that only St Patricks Thursday brings. After the last race your coach will be waiting to take you back to our city centre hotel.
DAY 3
Gold Cup Day. 65000 people expected and after breakfast (around 0915), we board the coach for Cheltenham and for the Gold Cup Day. After the last race your coach will be waiting to take you back to our city centre hotel.
DAY 4
After breakfast and checking out, its time to board the coach for the journey back to Holyhead for the afternoon sailing to Dublin and then our onward journey back to your original joining point.
Race Ticket Admission Types
Best Mate Enclosure
Directly opposite the main grandstand, the Best Mate Enclosure offers a great view of the racing and a variety of food choices plus extensive betting facilities and bars. Please note, with this enclosure you DO NOT have access to the Final Flight (available at The Festival), Pre-Parade and Parade Ring, or Shopping Village.
Tattersalls Enclosure
Get up close and personal with the runners and riders in the Parade Ring, then head off to enjoy the racing from the Grandstand's viewing steps and the area past the Winning Post. With a wide choice of bars and eateries, your tastes are sure to be catered for.
Club Enclosure
There's no better way to enjoy the day at Cheltenham than from the Club Enclosure, our most premier enclosure. It's an experience to remember with access to all public areas and spectacular views from the main grandstand, lawn or Winning Post. In addition to paddock viewing access, you can enjoy the Hall of Fame, all the public areas of the Princess Royal Stand and The Shopping Village.
Gold Restuarant Hospitality
Experience the race day luxury with the exclusive Gold Cup Restaurant Package. This premium hospitality experience includes a Club Admission Ticket, Official Racecard, and TV Racing Coverage, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action. Enjoy a Grand Marquee Champagne Reception, followed by a delicious Innovative Chef’s Table Lunch, complemented by Morning Coffee & Biscuits and Afternoon Tea. A Complimentary Bar serves fine Burgundy and Bordeaux wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks (excluding Champagne). With a Tote Betting Service available and a Racing Tipster providing expert insights on the top runners and riders, this is the perfect way to enjoy the Gold Cup in unparalleled style. Please note the restaurant is not course facing.
Our Horse Racing tour will be escorted by a SEESPORTS Tour Manager, they will on the day, confirm exact departure times. Due to local conditions, the Tour Manager may need to alter the Itinerary for your enjoyment.
All our coaches operate a no smoking/no alcohol policy on board and these will be enforced by the Tour driver and Tour manager.
Deposit 100pp
Balance due inside 8 weeks
All prices are per person
Please ensure you select the same quantity of race tickets as beds in the room..