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Crowd levels on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the Festival are kept to around 55,000, compared with a capacity of 65,000 on Friday for the Gold Cup. Of the Festival’s daily audience, a quarter come from Gloucestershire and the surrounding area and another quarter from London and the Home Counties. Of the rest, 10,000 come from Ireland, and invaders from the Emerald Isle proceed to take over much of the Cotswolds countryside and its hostelries.
Tickets for the 2010 Festival (Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th March) are on sale now and advance purchase ticket prices are detailed below. Please note that these advance prices will increase if tickets are purchased on arrival on the day.
| TUE 16 | WED 17 | THU 18 | FRI 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLUB | £65 | £65 | £65 | £75 |
| TATTERSALLS | £35 | £35 | £35 | £50 |
| BEST MATE | £20 | £20 | £20 | £35 |
| GUINNESS GRANDSTAND | £25 | £25 | £25 | £30 |
| CAR PARK | £8 | £8 | £8 | £8 |
Hospitality Deals - Discounted 2010 Festival VIP Chalet packages are available now via lastminute.com. Simply click on "sport" then "horse racing" in their menu.
VIP Chalet deal - The VIP chalets are situated within the heart of the racecourse and just 50 yards from the parade ring, paddock, winner's enclosure and final furlong. The facility allows you the opportunity to combine privacy when dining and placing your bets, whilst still being so close to the action. The package include the following:
* Club badge
* Car Parking (one per four guests)
* Coffee & pastries on arrival
* Four Course lunch
* Full Afternoon tea
* Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
* Race Programme
* Tote betting facilities
* Televisions within your facility
| VIP Chalet ticket type | Gate price | lastminute.com price |
|---|---|---|
| Tables of 2 upwards (Tue - Thu) | £373.75 | £336.38 (10% off) |
| Tables of 2 upwards (Fri) | £516.35 | £464.72 (10% off) |
| Glass fronted balcony box (Tue - Thu) | £485.85 | £412.97 (10% off) |
| Glass fronted balcony box (Fri) | £776.25 | £698.62 (10% off) |
For more details on this package click here and click on "sport" then "horse racing" in the lastminute.com menu.
Group Rates - These are available for block bookings of at least 15 tickets in one transaction. Group bookings are subject to availability.Combination Tickets – Special rates are available for those wishing to buy tickets for both the Thursday and Friday of the Festival. A 2-day Club ticket for Thur/Fri is £132 (a saving of £8). This price is an advance rate, and these tickets cannot be purchased on arrival.
Ladies Day – Since 2007, the Thursday of the Festival has been designated as Ladies Day, with the aim of celebrating the exceptional contribution made by ladies throughout the sport of Jump racing. Ladies Day gives the Festival an opportunity to pay tribute to this contribution by presenting its award for 'The Outstanding Contribution made by a Lady to Jump Racing'.
In a joint initiative with Cheltenham retailers, there are also awards on the day to the ladies adjudged to be wearing the best hat and accessories, with a further award to the best dressed lady. Fashion scouts will be roaming the racecourse as soon as the gates open at 10.30am, spotting well dressed ladies and pointing them in the direction of the Fashion Awards entry point. Winners will be selected by a special panel of style judges and the presentations will be made to the three winners in the Winners' Enclosure just before the first race.
Prizes include:
- 12 months use of a brand new Alfa Romeo Mito, provided by Gloucestershire's largest motor dealership, Blade Group.
- A deluxe overnight stay at The Greenway Hotel in the Cotswolds (part of the von Essen Hotels Collection), including a personal style taster session with Stuart Weir.
- 24 hour use of an Aston Martin DB9, courtesy of Dream Car Hire.
- A coat from the Tweed Collection at lifestyle fashion specialists, Cousins of Cheltenham.
- A Magnum of Rose Champagne, courtesy of Lanson International.
Entries for the Fashion Awards must be made in person on Ladies Day, Thursday March 18. Simply head to the Fashion Area near the Octagon, situated between the Parade Ring and the Main Grandstand and look for the Pink Parasol! Contact victoria@montpelliergroup.com for more information. Entrants must be aged 18 or over.
Georgie Browne, partner of Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls, is the Official Ambassador for Ladies Day 2010. Georgie was formerly a trainer herself and now is work rider for dual Champion Chaser Master Minded. Georgie will be involved in a number of promotional and media events in the run-up to the day, working closely with the racecourse to encourage more women to attend Ladies Day. She will also be helping the fundraising drive for Cancer Research UK, the Ladies Day Charity this year.
Another exciting addition to this year's Ladies Day is a Ladies-only charity flat race. The race will be run after the six scheduled races have been completed and will raise money for Cancer Research UK. Georgie Browne will be one of the 12 riders taking part.
The one mile five furlong flat race is open to any Lady Riders, who are required to raise a minimum of £5,000 in sponsorship. Participants are also required to provide their own horse, which must have run at least twice under the Rules of Racing. Applications to ride in the race close on January 15th.
Delivery - Tickets can be posted by second class post (for no charge) or be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery (for a charge of £5.00).
Booking Tickets - Tickets can be purchased by phone on 08445 793 003. All telephone and postal orders will incur a £2.00 booking fee per order, regardless of the number of tickets purchased.
Club Badges - Those purchasing Club badges will receive admission tickets and Club badges. Only the ticket will admit at the entrances.
Guinness Grandstand Seats - Seats may be reserved in the large stand overlooking the final fence and hurdle. Race goers are required to buy a Club badge or Tattersalls ticket in order to reach the stand.
Head-On Stand Seats - Seats can also be reserved in the uncovered stand in Tattersalls with a great view straight down the course. Again, a Club badge or Tattersalls ticket is also required.
Racecards - Racecard vouchers can be ordered in advance at £2.50, a saving of £0.50p on the full price.
Children - Since the Festival occurs during school term, no concessions are available for children except those of pre-school age. Whilst parents are not encouraged to bring such young children to an event which is so busy, pre-school age children are admitted free. The full charge will be made for admission for all other children.
Arrive In Good Time - The gates to the enclosures open at 10:30am. There is plenty to see and do before racing with trade stands, live music and paddock interviews.
Under 25s - For the first time in 2010, there will be a discount for racegoers under the age of 25, with a Tattersalls ticket for Wednesday costing just £25 on the day (with proof of age).
Get your tickets and join the crowds at the Cheltenham Festival