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New Year Opener

Sunday 26th January 2025

Event Schedule:

gates open

11:50

first race

13:50

last race

16:20

race type

Jumps

races

6

going

TBA

We Are Back!

Start 2025 on the right foot with Fontwell Park New Year Opener. Combining unmissable racing action with a fun day for all, this sporting day out is the way to enjoy all the horseracing Fontwell Park has to offer.

Experience the Thrill of Winter Racing

Our afternoon racing event features a series of thrilling jumps races, perfect for those seeking a unique winter day out in Sussex. If you’re looking for things to do in Sussex in January, join us for horseracing at our New Year Opener.

Horseracing in January has its own charm: wrap up against the chill, gather the friends and family, and enjoy a relaxed day at the races.

There’s no better way to escape those post-Christmas and New Year blues than with a day out at the races.

Get Your Horseracing Tickets

Tickets to Fontwell Park New Year Opener are on sale now. Secure yours online in advance for the cheapest price, or book in groups of 10+ to unlock impressive group discounts.

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Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique.

Hurry! Only available until 27th December.
Admission - Early Bird

Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details: Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Discount: Book in advance to secure the best price

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£20.00
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£0

Hurry! Only available until 27th December.
Admission - Early Bird GROUP (10+)

Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details: Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Discount: For groups over 40 please call 01342 831791

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£17.00
Minimum: 10
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Total 
£0

a Day at the Races *

Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details: Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Dining: Includes a beer, wine or soft drink and a traditional pie
*Please note this offer has limited availability

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£25.00
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£0

Premier Viewing *

Access:Suite overlooking the action, premier enclosure, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all premier public bars, all premier public eateries and all premier public betting outlets
Details:Includes your raceday programme, balcony views and enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Dining:One beer, house wine or soft drink included

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£39.00
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£0

Car Park Permit - Advance

Get closer to the racing action and park in the Centre Course. Standard parking is free of charge and does not need to be pre-booked.

Price is per car.
Each person must have a valid ticket (not included).
Entrance is at Denmans Lane (A27).

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£6.00
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£0

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