Leicester racecourse is one of the most comprehensive Flat and National Hunt fixture lists in the country. Recent developments, including a brand new grandstand, have greatly added to the course's raceday facilities. Highlights include Christmas racing on Monday December 27 2004. How to get to Leicester racecourse:By Car:The racecourse is two miles south east of Leicester on the A6 Market Harborough road. Take the M1 exiting Junction 21 or M69. By Train: Trains run from London St Pancras to Leicester. A bus runs from the station to the racecourse on racedays. By Bus: There is a regular Arriva Bus Service from both Leicester Train Station and Leicester Town Centre. By Air: East Midlands Airport - 20 miles. Disabled FacilitiesThere are disabled facilities in the main Grandstand and a special viewing platform overlooks the winning post. Children's FacilitiesChildren are well provided for at Leicester with a special playground area and a full entertainment programme during evening fixtures and on Bank Holidays and weekends. Entertainment is provided by 'Flip & Flop' the clowns and The Weathermen, and there are children's rides and bouncy castles all at all family events. The Racecourse Oadby Leicester LE2 4AL Email: lrc@eggconnect.net Website: www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk |