Aintree is home to the Martell Grand National.

The first official races at Aintree were organised by the owner of Liverpool's Waterloo Hotel, Mr William Lynn. Lynn leased the land from Lord Sefton, laid out a course, built a grandstand and staged the first flat fixture on July 7, 1829.

On Tuesday February 26, 1839, Lottery became the first winner of The Grand National. In those days the field had to jump a stone wall (now the water jump), cross a stretch of plough land and finish over two hurdles.

How to get to Aintree

By Car:

From the South take the M1 onto the M6 north. Leave M6 at Junction 21a and join M62 West. Leave M62 at J6 and join M57 (signposted Southport). Follow signs to the racecourse on the A59. From the North Leave M6 at J26 and join M58. Follow signs to the racecourse (A59).

By Train:

The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street, from there connect to Liverpool central. Any train going to Ormskirk will stop at Aintree. Aintree station is opposite the main entrance to the racecourse.

By Bus:

No. 5 from Lime Street.

By Air:

Helicopters by prior arrangement. Liverpool Airport: 20 minutes away by road. Manchester Airport: 45 minutes away by road.

Facilities

There is a wide range of bar, catering and betting facilities available throughout the course as well as some covered viewing areas and large screens.

Corporate Entertainment

There is a wide range of restaurant and private box packages available.

Disabled Facilities Good viewing and toilet facilities within the Princess Royal and Queen Mother Stands. Some areas are unsuitable for disabled visitors.

Major Events

The three-day Aintree Festival, culminating in the Martell Grand National. This highlight of the National Hunt calendar and one of the most well known sporting events of the year takes place over three courses: the Grand National Course, the Mildmay Course and the Hurdle Course.

You can walk the course each raceday morning during the Aintree Festival - the full walk takes about an hour and you'll need at least a Tattersalls badge.

Aintree Racecourse Co Ltd
Ormskirk Road
Aintree
Liverpool
L9 5AS


Tel: 0151 523 2600

Fax: 0151 522 2920
Email: aintree@rht.net
Website: www.aintree.co.uk

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