Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park
Newcastle Racecourse is set in the 812 acre Gosforth Park Estate, just three miles north of Newcastle city centre.
Being a part of Northern Racing, the Newcastle Racecourse has become part of the largest private owned group of racecourses in the country; the racecourse hosts thirty meetings annually as well as providing a range of business events, private parties and special occasions.
Newcastle Racecourse has a football centre, two golf courses, a nature reserve, Scout Camp as well as conferencing facilities, exhibition and banqueting place.
There are two types of racing at the course, the flat and the National Hunt which are both hosted by the Newcastle Racecourse. The flat race is a left-handed triangle with a mile of straight course for distances; the National Hunt course is a galloping racecourse with about 1¾th mile distance, including eleven individual fences.
The most famous and biggest event that the Racecourse arranges is the Northumberland Plate Festival which was first established in 1833 as Pitmen’s Derby: the Northumberland Plate is a three-day long, two-mile race held annually in June; it is believed to be one of the most remarkable and one of the most competitive handicaps of the season. 
Other notable events include Beeswing Ladies Day, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Blaydon Races, Tote Eider and Christmas Hurdle Raceday.
Newcastle Racecourse provides lots of excellent facilities such as free parking spaces, family entertainment, restaurants and bars, along with facilities for the disabled. Every floor is made to be easily accessible from all the amenities.
There are plans in progress to build a hotel, as well as number of golfing and caravanning facilities on the place adjacent to the Racecourse.
Over the years, the Newcastle Racecourse has changed its ownership many times, becoming a possession of companies such as Newcastle Breweries, Bellway Homes also private shareholders, while in 1994 was purchased by Sir Stanley Clarke’s Northern Racing. Tickets for visiting the Racecourse can be bought at the entrance or booked in advance by telephoning the course or visiting the website.
How To Find Newcastle Racecourse
By Car: there are brown and white board signs bearing the horse and ride from the A1, A19 and main approach roads to Newcastle; the Racecourse is opposite the Marriott Hotel.
By Train: there are two train stations which are close by the Newcastle Racecourse, the Regent Centre Metro Station and the Newcastle Central Station.
By Bus: from the Regent Centre bus stop, visitors can take the 42, 43, 44 or 45 services and get off at the Gosforth Park Hotel which is next to the Racecourse.
Address:
Newcastle Racecourse
High Gosforth Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 5HP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0191 236 2020
Website: Newcastle Racecourse and Conference Centre