Cheltenham Racecourse carer tickets and disabled access
Evesham Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH View on map
Cheltenham Racecourse gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
- Carers allowed
- 1:1 with a paid admission ticket
- Proof
- DLA, PIP, AA, AFIP
- How to book
- Email cheltenham.accessibility@thejockeyclub.co.uk with documents at least 5 working days before; not issued on the day
- Re-entry
- Not stated
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- 1:1 with a paid admission ticket
- Proof accepted
- DWP award letter for DLA, AA, PIP or AFIP, or visual impairment certificate, plus matching photo ID; Blue Badge not accepted
- Access schemes recognised
- DLA, PIP, AA, AFIP
- How to book
- Email cheltenham.accessibility@thejockeyclub.co.uk with documents at least 5 working days before; not issued on the day
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- First come first served accessible viewing in Club, Tattersalls and Best Mate enclosures; wheelchair hire via Event Mobility
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- One small bag per person (day-out handbag or backpack)
- Bag rules
- No suitcases, holdalls or large rucksacks; no food or hip flasks
- Bag storage
- Limited left luggage outside enclosures at North and Main entrances, Best Mate entrance at big meetings
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Not published by the venue
- Age rules
- Under 18s free with paying adult on most days (Festival: 5+ pay); max 3 under 18s per adult aged 21+
- Payment
- Cashless (cash accepted by on-course bookmakers)
What to bring and check before you go
- Proof for the carer ticket: DWP award letter for DLA, AA, PIP or AFIP, or visual impairment certificate, plus matching photo ID; Blue Badge not accepted
- Photo ID for the disabled visitor and the carer
- Your carer ticket booking: Email cheltenham.accessibility@thejockeyclub.co.uk with documents at least 5 working days before; not issued on the day
- A bag no bigger than: One small bag per person (day-out handbag or backpack)
- A bank card or phone to pay (the venue is cashless)
From Cheltenham Racecourse's official pages, checked 5 October 2026. Rules can change, so check the venue's page before you travel.
Good to know
Apply for your free personal assistant ticket by email at least five working days ahead, as they cannot be issued on the day. Food and drink outlets are card only.
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Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 5 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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