The Beverley Racecourse 2026 season continues with the first Saturday raceday of the year: the ever-popular Very British Raceday on Saturday 30th May!

Welcome back to Beverley Racecourse for Very British Raceday

It’s the first Saturday raceday of 2026 – the popular Very British Raceday is back! Featuring a 7 racecard and plenty of food & drink.

Beverley Racecourse are delighted to celebrate the Hilary Needler Trophy, a race that means so much to the Racecourse. It’s one of the the oldest private sponsorships in horseracing, first run in 1965! It has thrown up some fabulous racehorses – Attraction, Easton Angel, Liberty Beach and Star Of Lady M who have gone on to be stars!

On the track the action is electric with two key Royal Ascot trials as the the feature races with the Two-Year-Old Trophy and the Hilary Needler Trophy. In 2025 it was Old Is Gold and Argentine Tango who landed the spoils.

Timings 

Gates open: 11:45
First race: 13:45
Last race: 17:05

Entertainment

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Delighted to announce that Platinum Queen will be performing LIVE after racing at Beverley Racecourse on Very British Raceday – Saturday 30th May

All the floor fillers like Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the champions, Don’t stop me now, The Show must go on.

Under Pressure to purchase tickets? All admission tickets include the Live Music after racing with the band performing for 60-90 minutes after racing.

Ticket information

There's something for everyone with three admission enclosures – Picnic, Grandstand & Paddock and Premier Enclosures.

Concessions (65+ & Student) are available in the G&P Enclosure.

PLEASE NOTE: Children 5-17 years old will require an Admission ticket in the Premier Enclosure. Under 18s remain free of charge and must be accompanied by a paying adult in the Grandstand & Paddock and Picnic Enclosure. 

Accessibility and Companion tickets are available in all Enclosures with an offer of the companion comes for free.

Looking to plan your day and have a number of questions?

What ticket shall I buy, what do I need to wear or is the parking free? Head to our “Plan Your Day” page where you will find all the information to make your day at the races, extra special

To purchase tickets, look for latest Hospitality packages or to find the answers to your burning questions, head to beverley-racecourse.co.uk