Directions to the Cheltenham Racecourse

Train
Trains to Cheltenham Spa run from Paddington station in London, generallyevery hour with a journey time of just over 2 hours for a direct train. Trains from New Street station in Birmingham run approximately every half hour and take about 35 minutes to reach Cheltenham. From Bristol Temple Meads, trains leave every hour or so and also take about 35 minutes. Ten minutes should be allowed to reach The Centaur from Cheltenham Spa station by taxi.

Air
Birmingham and Bristol airports provide an excellent service to both national and international destinations. For private flights, Gloucestershire Airport is conveniently situated at Staverton – immediately west of the M5 by junction 11.

Road
Driving to Cheltenham takes approximately an hour and three-quarters from central London along the M40 and A40. Journey times from Birmingham (via exit 9 or 10 of the M5) and from Bristol (via exit 11 of the M5) should normally take fractionally less than an hour. Follow the signs to the Racecourse – when you arrive you’ll find 12,500 free parking spaces to choose from.

Cheltenham site plan

Level 5
Panoramic Restaurant
Boxes 5030-5076

1. Club Lawn
2. Best Mate Enclosure
3. Festival
4. Gold Cup
5. Hall of Fame
6. Hurdlers/TOTE Hall
7. Lawn Bar
8. Mandarin
9. Parade Ring
10. South Entrance
11. Stables
12. Centaur Offices
13. Hunters Lodge
14. The Centaur
15. Weighing Room
16. Racecourse Office
17. Winners Enclosure.