York Racecourse carer tickets and disabled access
Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX View on map
York Racecourse gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.
- Carers allowed
- 1 companion per eligible racegoer
- Proof
- Access Card (with essential companion box)
- How to book
- Online form on the disability access page at least 5 days before the meeting; collect on the day with photo ID
- Re-entry
- Conditional
Carer and companion tickets
- Carers allowed
- 1 companion per eligible racegoer
- Proof accepted
- DLA, AA, PIP, AFIP or Scottish Adult Disability Payment, Access Card with companion box, or blind registration; Blue Badge not accepted as proof
- Access schemes recognised
- Access Card (with essential companion box)
- How to book
- Online form on the disability access page at least 5 days before the meeting; collect on the day with photo ID
Accessible seating, viewing and queues
- What is available
- Raised wheelchair platform on County Stand lawn, terraces in Knavesmire Stand, Ebor Stand balconies and a Parade Ring platform
Bag policy
- Maximum bag size
- Not published by the venue
- Bag rules
- No glass, bottles, cans, knives, fireworks, air horns or poles; bags may be searched
- Bag storage
- Not published by the venue
Visitor rules
- Re-entry
- Conditional
- Age rules
- Under 18s free with an adult, max 2 per adult; under 12s barred from Winners' Enclosure and Parade Ring
- Payment
- Cash accepted (cards and cash across the site)
What to bring and check before you go
- Proof for the carer ticket: DLA, AA, PIP, AFIP or Scottish Adult Disability Payment, Access Card with companion box, or blind registration; Blue Badge not accepted as proof
- Photo ID for the disabled visitor and the carer
- Your carer ticket booking: Online form on the disability access page at least 5 days before the meeting; collect on the day with photo ID
From York Racecourse's official pages, checked 6 October 2026. Rules can change, so check the venue's page before you travel.
Good to know
Apply for the free companion ticket at least 5 days before the meeting and bring photo ID to collect it. Have your ticket scanned when leaving if you plan to come back in.
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Sources and last check
Checked against the official pages on 6 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.
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