Every March, the beautiful town of Cheltenham transforms into one of the most exciting destinations in British sport as the world-famous Cheltenham Festival arrives. For four spectacular days, the roar of the crowd echoes across town as racing fans, trainers, owners, and jockeys gather for what many consider the pinnacle of the National Hunt season.
While the action unfolds at Cheltenham Racecourse, there’s another place buzzing with energy, great food, and award-winning cider just minutes away.
Welcome to Dunkertons Park, your perfect base for Cheltenham Festival week.
Start Race Day the Right Way 🍳☕️
Whether you’re heading up to the racecourse or planning to soak up the atmosphere closer to town, Dunkertons is the ideal place to begin your day. Join us from 8:30 am to 11 am for breakfast, where you can fuel up before the excitement begins.
Expect hearty breakfast options, fresh coffee, and of course the relaxed countryside setting that makes Dunkertons Park such a special spot during race week. After breakfast, our bar opens from 10 am until 11 pm, so if you're staying with us for the day, the cider will be flowing long after the final race.
Watch Every Moment of the Festival 📺🏇
If you’re not heading to the racecourse, you can still enjoy every thrilling moment with us. We’ll be screening the racing live every day so you won’t miss a single furlong. Race Schedule at Dunkertons:
Day 1 – Champion Day Tuesday 10th
Day 2 – Ladies Day Wednesday 11th
Day 3 – St Patrick’s Thursday Thursday 12th
Day 4 – Gold Cup Day Friday 13th
Settle in with a pint of our award-winning organic cider, enjoy great food from our vendors, and experience the electric race-day atmosphere surrounded by fellow racing fans.
The Party Continues After the Final Race 🎶🍻
When the last race has been run and the cheers fade from the racecourse, the celebration continues at Dunkertons Park. Each evening we’ve lined up entertainment so the fun doesn’t stop when the horses do.
Tuesday 10th Quiz Night – From 7 pm Test your knowledge, gather your team, and compete for prizes. Pre-booking tickets is recommended.
Wednesday 11th Live Music: Unplugged Sessions – From 7 pm Relax with great live acoustic music and a laid-back race-week atmosphere.
Thursday 12th DJ Ty – From 7 pm Embrace your guilty musical pleasures with sing-a-long anthems.
Friday 13th Live Music: Steamrollers – From 7 pm Celebrate Gold Cup Day with live music, big energy, and a fantastic Friday night crowd.
