29th May 2026

Switch Up Your Usual Plans for Horse Racing, Drinks & a Pie From Just £19.50

Switch up your next day out with a visit to Pontefract Races.

Last updated 29th May 2026 Things To Do Originally written

Swap your usual pub plans for an afternoon at the races, with racecourse entry, a pie and a pint or a glass of house wine from £19.50. Pick your chosen fixture and select the True Yorkshire Package to

If you’re bored of the same old routine, this is your sign to try something different.

Fancy mixing up your usual pub plans? A trip to the races could cost less than you think. Pontefract Racecourse’s True Yorkshire Package includes racecourse entry, a pie and a pint from less than £20.

Available on selected midweek and Sunday events throughout the season, it’s an easy excuse to swap your usual plans for an afternoon at the races.

A Yorkshire day out from £19.50

Race horses walking around a paddock

Credit: Hannah Ali

The True Yorkshire Package includes entry into the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure, alongside a pie and either a pint of John Smith’s or Fosters, or a glass of house wine. Prices start from £19.50 for midweek and Monday evening meetings, and £21.50 for Sunday events.

It’s not just great value. A trip to the races offers a unique kind of energy, from checking the form guide to the buzz of the crowd. With six races per meeting, there’s plenty to get stuck into. There’s more to explore across the site too, from bars and food vendors to relaxed picnic spots.

There’s plenty coming up across the racing season, with a mix of afternoon racing, family days and music nights to choose from. What’s more, every fixture is family friendly, and under 18s get in free with a paying adult. With warmer days and a long summer ahead, why not shake up your next day out with a pocket-friendly trip to the races.

Terms & Conditions. The True Yorkshire Package includes Grandstand & Paddock entry, one pie and either a pint of John Smith’s/Fosters or a glass of house wine. Midweek and Monday evening fixtures are priced at £19.50, while Sunday fixtures are priced at £21.50. Available in advance for selected midweek and Sunday meetings only. Excludes Ladies Day and Friday evening meetings. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable and are only available to purchase up to one month before the race meeting. Please drink responsibly. Cover image credit: Hannah Ali.