Newbury Racecourse

What Newbury Racecourse does

Newbury Racecourse plc is a UK publicly listed venue operator headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, running a 225-acre estate that hosts 31 horse racing fixtures annually — a mix of National Hunt and Flat racing allocated by the British Horseracing Authority — alongside the Party in the Paddock concert series, Summer Evening Series, and themed racedays. The company monetises attendance through tiered enclosure tickets (Grandstand from £16, Premier Plus up to £84, Top Tier up to £129), hospitality packages (Hennessy Restaurant, Private Suites, Lounge 303, 1905 Booths), group bookings, and concessions, while also operating the 36-room Lodge Hotel on-site, the Rocking Horse Nursery, and conference, wedding, and film/TV location hire across 50+ event spaces.

The business model is a diversified venue platform: race-day tickets, hospitality, hotel accommodation, nursery fees, venue hire, rental income from 13 freehold apartment blocks around the course, and a layered sponsorship stack (Principal Partners Coral and BoyleSport, Premium Partners BetVictor, Dubai Duty Free, and William Hill, plus Official Sponsors and broadcast partnership with ITV Racing). Technology is limited to a cashless payment layer and the Raceday Ready app (developed with Britbet) for digital ticketing. Customer segments span individual racegoers, corporate hospitality clients, private event bookers, hotel guests, and local nursery families, with a recently introduced 18-24 membership tier extending the recurring-customer base.

Operationally, the venue operates a year-round racing calendar, employed 101-250 staff, and reported FY2025 revenue of £23.4m (up 6% YoY) with race-day attendance of 165,492 (up 24%) and concert attendance of 45,063 (doubled). The CEO is Shaun Hinds. The company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1982 and owns all real estate freehold, providing a stable asset base underpinning the recurring revenue streams.

Name

Newbury Racecourse

Legal name

Newbury Racecourse

Website

https://newburyracecourse.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Newbury Racecourse plc is a UK-listed venue operator hosting 31 horse racing fixtures annually on a 225-acre Berkshire estate, complemented by a concert series, 36-room hotel, nursery, conference hire, and 13 freehold apartment blocks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horse Racing Venue & Live Entertainment

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations (MPAEADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racecourse Hospitality, Sponsorship & On-Track Experiences (MPAEADAM), Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Horse racing events
• Hospitality services
• Conference venue hire
• Hotel accommodation
• Music raceday events

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Race Day Tickets: Revenue from race day attendance tickets across multiple enclosures (Premier, Premier Plus, Grandstand, Top Tier) with varying price points from £14-129 depending on event and booking timing
2. Hospitality Services: Premium dining experiences including Hennessy Restaurant (£99-£280), Private Suites (£180-£260), Lounge 303 (£110-£130), 1905 Booths for groups, and Race & Stay packages
3. Conference & Events: Venue hire for conferences, exhibitions, weddings, Asian weddings, Christmas parties, corporate away days, and film/TV location filming across 50+ event spaces on 225 acres
4. The Lodge Hotel: 36-room hotel offering accommodation with direct booking through Guestline platform
5. Rocking Horse Nursery: On-site childcare nursery serving babies to children aged four
6. Real Estate: Freehold ownership of 13 apartment blocks around the racecourse providing additional rental income
7. Sponsorship: Year-round branding partnerships including Principal Partners (Coral, BoyleSport), Premium Partners (BetVictor, Dubai Duty Free, William Hill), Official Sponsors and Official Suppliers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Newbury Racecourse operates a year-round horse racing venue hosting 31 National Hunt and Flat racedays annually on a 225-acre Berkshire estate. The core offering is supplemented by hospitality dining, music raceday entertainment (Party in the Paddock, Summer Evening Series), a 36-room hotel, an on-site nursery, and conference/event hire across 50+ event spaces, with race day attendance reaching 165,492 visitors in 2025.

Product overview

Newbury Racecourse operates a diversified venue business centered on horse racing events (31 racedays annually including Flat and National Hunt racing), supplemented by music raceday series (Party in the Paddock and Summer Evening Series), hospitality dining experiences (Hennessy Restaurant, Lounge 303, 1905 Booths, Private Suites), a 36-room hotel (The Lodge), an on-site nursery (Rocking Horse Nursery), and conference/event hire services across 50+ event spaces. The company offers tiered admission enclosures (Premier, Grandstand, Premier Plus, Top Tier) and membership programs for recurring attenders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Party in the Paddock: Music racedays concert series featuring live music performances alongside horse racing
• Summer Evening Series
• The Lodge Hotel
• Rocking Horse Nursery

Products and services

• Horse Racing Events Year-round horse racing fixtures allocated by the British Horseracing Authority, comprising National Hunt and Flat racing including Premier Racedays such as Coral Gold Cup, BetVictor Jumps Season Opener, Dubai Duty Free International Weekend and Weatherbys Super Sprint Day. Open to general public racegoers.
• Party in the Paddock (Music Racedays) Concert series combining live horse racing with performances by major music artists (e.g. Gipsy Kings, Ronan Keating, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J) held during July and August. Tickets £29–£69.
• Summer Evening Series with Hits Radio Three-night themed summer raceday series featuring The 70s Disco, The Wild Wild West, and The Ibiza Beach Club, with live music and afterparties. Three-night pass from £39–£69.
• Hospitality Experiences (Hennessy Restaurant, Lounge 303, 1905 Booths, Private Suites, Racegoers' Restaurant) Premium dining and hospitality packages including the recently refurbished £1.5m Hennessy Restaurant (£79–£99), casual Lounge 303 (£110–£130), 1905 Booths for groups, customizable Private Suites (£180–£280 Chase/Hurdle/Sprint packages), and the Racegoers' Restaurant. Targeted at premium racegoers and corporate entertaining clients.
• The Lodge Hotel 36-room hotel located at the heart of the racecourse estate offering accommodation for racegoers and event attendees, with direct booking through the Guestline platform.
• Rocking Horse Nursery Purpose-built Ofsted-registered nursery providing childcare and early stage education for babies and children up to age four, located within the racecourse grounds in Newbury.
• Conference & Events Venue Hire Hire of 50+ event spaces across the 225-acre estate for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, weddings (including Asian weddings), Christmas parties, corporate away days, team building events, and film/TV location filming. Handled by a dedicated corporate sales team.
• Membership Programs Year-round racecourse membership offering priority access and exclusive benefits, including reduced-price memberships for ages 18–24 starting at £99.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue increased 6% to £23.4m in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arbuthnot LathamcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Banking partnership marking Arbuthnot Latham's first formal collaboration within the horse racing industry. Provides year-round branding presence across the racecourse, including in the parade ring and owners and trainers' areas. Henry Taylor appointed as director and head of racing bringing 20 years of banking experience and equine industry expertise.
• Coral (Principal Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal sponsor with naming rights for Coral Gold Cup Day and Coral Challow Hurdle Day events. Provides major race sponsorship and racecourse branding presence.
• BoyleSport (Principal Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal sponsor with naming rights for Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes and Lockinge with Ladies Day.
• BetVictor (Premium Partner)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor for BetVictor Flat Finale, BetVictor Jumps Season Opener, BetVictor Christmas Raceday, and associated hospitality packages.
• Dubai Duty Free (Premium Partner)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor with naming rights for Dubai Duty Free International Weekend and Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials.
• William Hill (Premium Partner)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor associated with William Hill Super Saturday and racing events.
• Visit Malta (Official Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor for Visit Malta Hungerford Weekend music events featuring Tinie Tempah and Jessie J.
• Pump Technology (Official Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of post-racing Sunset Sessions entertainment events with naming rights for training services and race sponsorships.
• Weatherbys (Official Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor associated with Weatherbys Super Sprint Day and racing administration services.
• Hits Radio (Official Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor and media partner for Summer Evening Series with three themed racing events in July.
• British Horseracing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body allocating National Hunt and Flat racing fixtures. Key partner for racing operations and fixture scheduling.
• ITV RacingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision broadcast partner providing free-to-air coverage of major racedays including Christmas fixtures. Partnership enables significant reach for racing content.
• Greatwood CharityminorOthersRetired racehorse welfare charity providing equine ambassador (Mahlervous) for racecourse events and promoting horse welfare awareness.
• Sports4Causes (Charitable Partner)minorOthersCharity partner for Owners' Experience tickets with 40% of proceeds going to Racing Welfare charity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ascot Racecourse: Premier UK racecourse operating flat and jump racing fixtures, hospitality, and year-round event hire on a large estate. Directly comparable venue-based business model with multi-stream racing, hospitality, and conference revenue.
• Pontefract Racecourse: Smaller UK regional racecourse with flat-only fixtures and modest hospitality. Comparable in size profile and similarly dependent on local UK racegoer attendance and regional corporate events.
• York Racecourse: UK premier flat racecourse hosting the York Ebor Festival. Comparable tiered enclosure pricing, hospitality packages, and music racedays (York Racecourse Music Showcase) targeting similar racegoer demographics.
• Cheltenham Racecourse: Premier National Hunt racecourse hosting the Cheltenham Festival. Comparable jump racing focus, premier raceday tier, and multi-day ticketing/hospitality model targeting similar UK racing enthusiast customers.
• Sandown Park Racecourse: UK racecourse with conference and events business, hospitality tiers, and similar mixed flat/jump fixture calendar. Closely aligned commercial model targeting corporate and consumer event customers.
• Chester Racecourse: Historic UK city racecourse hosting premier flat racing and a small-scale conference and events operation. Comparable in size and operationally similar in combining racing fixtures with hospitality and corporate hire.
• Haydock Park Racecourse: Mid-tier UK racecourse offering flat and jump racing, hospitality, and conference/events hire. Comparable scale and mixed fixture calendar with parallel revenue diversification into non-racing events.
• Goodwood Racecourse: UK racecourse with strong hospitality, estate-based event hire, and a tiered enclosure pricing model. Comparable diversification into motorsport events, hospitality, and estate-based entertainment.

Broad incumbents

• The Jockey Club: Largest UK commercial horse racing group operating 15+ racecourses including Cheltenham, Aintree, and Epsom. Comparable racecourse operations and hospitality but at much greater scale and as part of a national portfolio.
• Arena Racing Company: Operates 16 UK racecourses including Doncaster, Lingfield, and Wolverhampton. Directly comparable venue and racing operations across a multi-site portfolio, providing a useful benchmark for operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewburyRacing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRUEJAWoAA_SKUYj2Ia2zsw
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewburyRacecourse
• Instagraminstagram.com/newburyracecourse
• TikToktiktok.com/@newburyracecourse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newbury-racecourse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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