03/06/2026
π DERBY FAQ - Everything you need to know for the Grand Final πΎπ
Your questions have been coming in thick and fast so here's everything answered in one place. Save this post and share it with anyone who's joining you on the biggest night in greyhound racing!
πͺ WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN? Gates open at 15:00 on Saturday 6th June with live acoustic entertainment from Teddy Newberry to welcome you in! Hospitality areas open at 16:30.
π΅ WHAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS ON? We have an incredible night lined up alongside the racing:
15:00 - Gates open with live acoustic act Teddy Newberry
17:00 - Faryl Smith performs the National Anthem
17:18 - Racing gets underway
21:18 - Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby Grand Final π
22:30 - DJ Chris Gray takes over in Bar 4000 until 00:00!
π WHEN IS THE FIRST AND LAST RACE? First race at 17:18, with the Derby Final at 21:18. Last race at approximately 22:14.
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ΏοΈ PARKING AND DIRECTIONS Free on-site parking is available for all guests, with priority spaces for hospitality and accessible visitors. Staff will be on hand to guide you to your designated parking area.
General Admission guests please use the rear Heathencote entrance on Shutlanger Road, NN12 7LD.
Hospitality guests (VIP Boxes, Empress Restaurant & VIP Enclosure) please use the front entrance on London Road, NN12 6LB.
If arriving on foot, please use the London Road front gate entrance, NN12 6LB.
π GETTING HERE BY TAXI Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse! Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10 when booking via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765. Enter the code in the notes for the driver when booking through the app.
πΊ IS IT ON TV? WHERE CAN I WATCH? Racing Post are broadcasting the Grand Final live on their YouTube, Facebook and X channels. The Final is also live on Sky Sports. πΉ Barking Mad Betting are streaming live from Towcester on YouTube so you can catch all the trackside action. πΊ TRP Racing are also streaming in smaller betting shops across the country.
π DOUBLE DERBY DAY - EPSOM DERBY ON OUR SCREENS The Epsom Derby will be live on our screens inside the venue, so you can enjoy both Derbys in one incredible day. Don't miss a moment!
ποΈ CAN I PAY ON THE DOOR? Yes, general admission tickets are still available on the door, card payments only. We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place and enjoy a speedy check-in! π towcester-racecourse.co.uk
π³ CAN I PAY WITH CASH? We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote.
π WHAT FOOD IS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT? Street food and a pizza van are available in Bar 4000 with bar snacks throughout the evening for those with General Admissions tickets.
π§ I BOUGHT MY TICKETS BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM! First port of call is your junk folder! If they're still nowhere to be found, get in touch at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted for you.
Still got a question we haven't answered? Drop it in the comments below and we'll get back to you! ππΎ
