Dino Family Fun Day makes its return to Fontwell Park this Sunday 8th September!
Looking for things to do to escape the back to school blues? Why not enjoy Fontwell Park's Dino Family Fun Day! Here's everything you need to know ahead of the day including entertainment timings, parking and preparing for our raceday.
Family Fun Day Tickets
Tickets are still available online if you are yet to purchase yours. We recommend booking in advance to save money off the on-the-day price. Find our ticket options via our website.
Don't forget, kids go free!
Key Event Timings
11:55 - Gates open
12:55 - Dino race - watch our racegoers sprint the 200m up to the finishing post!
13:55* - First race
16:50* - Last race
*Race times are subject to change.
Dinosaur Entertainment
12:00 - Baby dinos welcome you through the gates
12:30 - Spino show
12:55 - Be sure to head to the track to see 7 of our racegoers race up to home straight with the hopes to be first past the post and be our 2024 Dino Race winner!
13:30 - Big t-rex
14:10 - Spino show
15:15 - Big t-rex
16:20 - Baby dinos go to sleep
Family Entertainment
There will also be a fun fair throughout the afternoon, available from 11:55.
Plus, don't miss the bouncy castle and face painting.
NEW FOR 2024 - The Jockey Hub will be joining us this year. The jockey hub will be close the parade ring and marquee. Hosted by our raceday presenter, Lee McKenzie, meet Jake from Great British Racing at 12:50, as well as an epic jockey masterclass from Rex Dingle at 12:55 on the training equicizer. Rex Dingle will also be signing in the Jockey Hub after the masterclass.
At 14:45 there will be further jockey signings.
Travel Information
As with all our Family Racedays, we get extremely busy, so we recommend arriving early to secure a free parking spot. Our free parking operates on a first come, first served basis. If you require accessible parking, please speak to our stewards or get in contact with our racecourse team ahead of the day.
All pre-paid Centre Course parking permits should arrive at the Denmans Lane (A27) entrance, not the main car park.
We advise customers car share where possible to ease traffic. You should plan for traffic and travel accordingly.
There are some great public transport options available. We advise checking local bus and train schedules ahead of time as some services may be limited on a Sunday.
There is a shuttle bus service directly from Barnham Station to Fontwell Park Racecourse which we recommend racegoers to use if using public transport, this service is £4 return.
Food and Drink
Picnics are permitted in our Centre Course only. Please note, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are not permitted across all enclosures. Tap water is available in all bars across site.
We have a wide variety of food and drink concessions available, including our newly refurbished Figure of 8 bar.
Security
We take security and safety very seriously. There will be a strong security presence and you will be subject to a bag search on arrival.
Please be patient and limit the bags you bring. Remember, no food or drink can be brought into the racecourse unless you are in the Centre Course.
We ask all visitors not to leave bags unattended and to report anything suspicious to a member of staff.
Other Information
Tickets
For ease, we ask customers have their tickets ready on arrival to scan at the gates. We highly recommend booking tickets in advance to save time.
For racegoers with the Ice Cream Package, please head to the Main Reception to collect your ice cream voucher. You will be asked to show your booking confirmation, so please have this ready.
Ticket Upgrades - Fancy levelling up your day? Why not upgrade your general admission ticket to Premier for the best racing views. Or make your day even better from our restaurant. Call the racecourse directly to upgrade your tickets on 01243 543335
Payment
We are a cash-free site. All bars and eateries are card only.
Our Totes and Bookmarkers will accept cash and card. There are no cash machines on site, so please consider this ahead of time.
Dogs
Except Assistance Dogs, dogs are not allowed to enter the racecourse. In the interests of animal welfare, no dogs are permitted to be left in cars and Fontwell Park Racecourse politely request that all dogs are left at home.
We look forward to welcoming you this Sunday 8th September to our Family Fun Raceday. Don’t forget, kids go free and can enjoy free entertainment this Bank Holiday.
Yet to get your tickets? Not a problem! Tickets can be purchased in advance here or if you’d like to purchase them on the day, you can do so.
