I've always wanted to go to the Steeplechases. Anyone take a train from London to a nearby track? I noticed one town with a course and rail access, but I was concerned about the safety walking between the course and rail station.
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
Generally it would be very safe. You will usually find many ordinary folk" doing exactly what you are- just follow the crowd.
At the right time of the year you may even try "point-to-point" very amateurish steeplechase. Usualy put on by local hunt clubs, often on temporary courses in a rented farmers fields. Very "English"
Posted by
Ojai, CA
591 posts
Going to the races is a great way to spend a day in England. There's a race somewhere in the country almost every day of the year. Below is a link that will give you all the info you need as far as schedules, types of races, and locations. FYI - schedules are referred to as 'Fixtures' and steeplechase races are usually called 'National Hunt' races. Many courses have both national hunt and 'flat' races; the cooler months having more NH races. A really classy racecouse you can get to from London by train (Waterloo station) is Sandown Park. On racedays the train stops right at a track entrance. http://britishhorseracing.com
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
There is always Ascot west of London, next to the Queen's backyard of Windsor (Castle) Great Park. http://www.ascot.co.uk/ Or set in pretty countryside south of London, Epsom in Surrey. http://www.epsomderby.co.uk/
Posted by
OP
Spokane
15 posts
Thank you for the information. I've checked out the sites, and it looks interesting.