Win a Family Day Pass

Throughout the year we have 5 race days dedicated to family fun and this week we’re running a competition to win 2 Family Day Passes.

Scotty the Ascot Mascot

The prize entitles the winning family, admitting 2 adults and up to 4 children, to attend every Family Day throughout the year with Grandstand Admission to the following days:

• Sunday 1st April – Countryside Raceday
• Sunday 22nd July – Betfair Weekend Family Fun Day
• Saturday 11th August – The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and ‘80s Concert
• Saturday 3rd November – United House Group Day and firework spectacular
• Saturday 22nd December – Christmas Meeting

Peppe Pig joins us at
Ascot on Sunday 22nd July

Competition Closed

This competition has now closed and the winner Stacey Smith from Cambs has been informed and we look forward to welcoming her to all our Family Days.

We will be having more competitions throughout the year.







Family Day Passes can be purchased for £47.50 per adult, amounting to a saving of over £50 each, while children under 18 are admitted free to all Ascot racedays. Offer limited to four Family Day Passes per household and bookings must be made before 29th March. To book, call 0844 346 3000 and talk to a member of the sales team. 

Family Day Pass Terms & Conditions
1. Competition closes at 12.00pm on Tuesday 13th March.
2. Competition is only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.
3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.
5. The prize includes two Grandstand Admission Family Day Passes to all 5 Family in 2012 for one family. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.
6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The winner will be notified by 12pm on Wednesday 14th March of their prize.
8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.
9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.
10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.
12. One entry per household per day.
13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.
14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
15. For a list of winners please send a stamped envelope to Competitions, Marketing Department, Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, SL5 7JX, stating for which competition you would like winners' details.
Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Ascot Racecourse’s Jumps Season Starts With a Bang And a Bump In The Night!

On Saturday 29th October, the 2011/12 Jumps season starts with a bang as Ascot Racecourse once again hosts the United House Group Day and Firework Spectacular, but this year the Family Raceday, has a distinctly spooky feel. The feature race on the day is the £100,000 United House Gold Cup Chase over three miles.

Away from the excitement on the track there will be a host of rides on the Plaza Lawns including where you can experience the thrill of the Superbowl and the Super Star, Gasp on Oxygen or join in with the spooky Halloween theme as you wander round the House of Horrors and of course a number of fun rides for younger racegoers.

There will also be entertainment from Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom, Baron Von Grindle has risen from the dead and the resident Ascot Witch will all be on hand as well as some horror make-up, all of which is provided free of charge. Children are also welcome to wear fancy dress throughout the raceday.

Following racing, with toffee apples and candy floss at the ready, Ascot presents a Charity Firework Display in association with the Ascot Round Table, so wrap up warm and prepare for a spectacular show!

Amanda Sharp, a local resident said:

“We had such a great time at Ascot last year we’ve decided to come back again. The adults get to watch some exciting racing action whilst the kids have some fun on the fairground rides and to top it all off we can eat our toffee apples watching the spectacular firework display after racing”

All entertainment is free of charge and accompanied children aged 17 and under go racing for free. Adult tickets start from just £17 per person and can be purchased at www.ascot.co.uk or by calling 0870 727 1234. Generous group and advance discounts apply.

For further information:

John Blake, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ascot Racecourse; 01344 878512 / 07917 521429

 Vicky Paton, Marketing Manager, Ascot Racecourse, 01344 878 523



Ascot’s Shergar Cup 1980s concert...spotlight on Brother Beyond

Looking ahead to the spectacular two and three quarter hour 1980s Here and Now post Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup concert on Saturday 6th August, each week we are focussing on one of the acts performing in the concert and this week is the turn of Brother Beyond.

Brother Beyond, was a British boy band that saw mainstream success in the latter half of the shoulder pad decade. The group first released ‘I Should Have Lied’ and ‘How Many Times’, but it wasn’t until Brother Beyond won a charity auction along with label EMI to work with Stock, Aitken and Waterman - considered one of the most successful song writing and producing partnerships of all time - that they hit the big time. The group went on to release some of their most memorable tracks ‘The Harder I Try’, ‘He Aint No Competition’ and ‘Be My Twin’. This year, Brother Beyond re-released their album ‘Get Even’ along with four bonus tracks.

Tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on Saturday 6th August, including the Here and Now concert, start from £26. To book, or for further information, call 0870 727 1234 or visit ascot.co.uk.

Betfair Summer Family Fun Day...spotlight on Peppa Pig

On Sunday 24th July a star studded line-up will be joining Scotty the Ascot Mascot as Ascot Racecourse hosts its 2nd Family Day of 2011, the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day. The day is a colourful spectacle that offers something for everyone, with a combination of thrilling racing action and free entertainment for the children. In the run up to the raceday, each week we are focusing on one of the TV characters that you'll get to meet and this week is the turn of Peppa Pig.

Peppa Pig has become one of the most famous pigs and is loved by children all over the world. She lives with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and her little brother George. Peppa likes to play with her best friend Suzy Sheep and looking after her brother George, but most of all she loves jumping in muddy puddles, laughing and making loud snorting noises! Peppa and her family like to go swimming, visit their grandparents, go to the playground or riding their bikes. Her brother George loves his toy dinosaur and carries it everywhere with him. Peppa is looking forward to coming to Ascot Racecourse and saying hello to you, so we hope to see you there. She will even be telling a few stories around the Bandstand which is definitely not to be missed!

All activities, including face painting and fairground rides, are free of charge and ideal for the under 10's. Adult tickets to the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day start from £17 with a 10% saving if booked in advance and are available by calling 0870 727 1234 or by visiting ascot.co.uk.

Betfair Summer Family Fun Day...spotlight on Ben and Holly from their Little Kingdom

On Sunday 24th July a star studded line-up will be joining Scotty the Ascot Mascot as Ascot Racecourse hosts its 2nd Family Day of 2011, the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day. The day is a colourful spectacle that offers something for everyone, with a combination of thrilling racing action and free entertainment for the children. In the run up to the raceday, each week we are focusing on one of the TV characters that you'll get to meet and this week is the turn of Ben and Holly from their Little Kingdom.

Ben a young elf and his best friend Princess Holly who is a fairy live hidden amongst thorny brambles in their Little Kingdom. Holly is learning to do magic but it always has a tendency to go wrong! Ben’s not to keen on doing magic but he is very good at making things, like toys. Gaston the Ladybird is Ben and Holly’s extra special friend. He tends to act like a dog and because he has wings he often gives Ben a lift on his back. He’s quite a messy ladybird and loves to eat smelly food!

The show only started in 2009 and has already won two awards; BAFTA for Best Pre-School animated series in 2009 and British Animation Award for Best Pre-School animated series 2010. The show is broadcasted in over 43 international channels including Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe. It’s been highly successful in the UK and Ben and Holly will be here on 24th July to say hello. So why not come on down and meet them, I’m sure they’d love to see you!

All activities, including face painting and fairground rides, are free of charge and ideal for the under 10's. Adult tickets to the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day start from £17 with a 10% saving if booked in advance and are available by calling 0870 727 1234 or by visiting ascot.co.uk.

Betfair Summer Family Fun Day...spotlight on Fireman Sam

On Sunday 24th July a star studded line-up will be joining Scotty the Ascot Mascot as Ascot Racecourse hosts its 2nd Family Day of 2011, the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day. The day is a colourful spectacle that offers something for everyone, with a combination of thrilling racing action and free entertainment for the children. In the run up to the raceday, each week we are focusing on one of the TV characters that you'll get to meet and this week is the turn of Fireman Sam.

Fireman Sam is still as popular as he was back in the 1980’s when he was first brought to our television screens. The idea behind Fireman Sam came from two ex-firemen in Kent which was then further developed and turned into the television program. It was initially created for the Welsh TV audience but after its popularity grew he was broadcasted in English throughout the United Kingdom. The series was so popular that it was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Short Animated Film. Fireman Sam is still admired all over the world and has been translated into over 25 languages. You’ll get the chance to meet Fireman Sam throughout the day and meet some of his fireman friends in a real fire engine!

All activities, including face painting and fairground rides, are free of charge and ideal for the under 10's. Adult tickets to the Betfair Summer Family Fun Day start from £17 with a 10% saving if booked in advance and are available by calling 0870 727 1234 or by visiting ascot.co.uk.