Aintree: Horse Racing, the Grand National and Golf

When looking for a hotel in Aintree, your specific travel plans are a good starting point. Horse racing, motorsport history and golf offer different things to explore here. There is also a clearly identified rail connection to Aintree Station and a short walk from there to the racecourse. The information below will help you identify the places and activities relevant to your stay.

Getting to Aintree Racecourse

Merseyrail trains run every 15 minutes between Liverpool Central and Aintree Station. Check the timetable before travelling. Aintree Station is opposite Aintree Racecourse; it is less than a five-minute walk from there. For the walk to the racecourse, follow the local visitor information. The frequency and walking time describe two different parts of the journey: 15 minutes refers to the train frequency on the route mentioned, while the walking time refers to the stretch from Aintree Station.

Horse Racing and the Festival

Aintree Racecourse hosts competitive horse racing in a green setting. The Randox Grand National is a national institution with a worldwide audience. The Randox Ladies Day programme includes the Style Awards, celebrating horse racing, style and fashion. The Festival Zone provides access to the spectator viewing area of the Parade Ring and the Winners’ Enclosure. As access information for the Festival Zone may change, check it before your visit.

Motorsport History and Race Meetings

The Aintree Grand Prix Circuit is three miles long and was opened in 1954 by Earl Howe and Raymond Mays. It remains Britain’s only purpose-built Grand Prix circuit. Aintree hosted the British Grand Prix in 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961 and 1962. These five years are part of the circuit’s history. They are distinct from the four race meetings held each year at Aintree on the Aintree Racing Circuit by the Aintree Motorcycle Racing Club. Individual dates may change, so check the latest club information before travelling. Admission for race days is purchased at the entrance on the day of the event.

Golf at Aintree Golf Centre

At 3,287 yards from the white tees, the course at Aintree Golf Centre is one of the longest 9-hole courses in the United Kingdom. You can play it once over nine holes or twice over 18 holes. The yardage and playing options describe different aspects: the length is measured from the white tees, while the hole options indicate the possible length of play. Aintree also lists the opportunity to play over Becher’s Brook and a replica of a Grand National fence among the course’s features. These specific features help you assess the golf offering: the course length, the chosen playing option and the two named elements each provide a different point of reference for your round.

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