Cheltenham Festival 2026
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Description
The Festival is the embodiment of everything that is great about Cheltenham, recognised across the globe as the pinnacle of the jump racing calendar. It is four days of atmosphere, anticipation and action, played out on a beautiful sporting arena that has no equal. It features the best and the bravest horses and jockeys, nervous and excited trainers and owners, and a wide cast of human characters who come together every year determined to have the time of their lives.
Price Includes
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Dublin Stena Line Port
- Return ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead with Stenaline
- 3 nights’ accommodation in the 4* Mercure Birmingham West Hotel
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Return coach transfers from your hotel to the racecourse.
- Entry to The Festival on 2 days (Thursday and Friday) – Best Mate Enclosure
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
The Cheltenham Festival
Best Mate Enclosure
Directly opposite the main grandstand, the Best Mate Enclosure offers a great view of the racing and a variety of food choices plus extensive betting facilities and bars. The Best Mate grandstand is a modern, bright, and comfortable facility, arguably the best of its type on any racecourse in the UK. It does not offer access to the parade ring.
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Accommodation
Cheltenham Festival 2026
Mercure Birmingham West is ideally located in the heart of West Bromwich, perfect for leisure and business stays. We are less than 5 miles from Birmingham City Centre and only a stone’s throw from West Bromwich Albion Football Club. We’re situated just off the M5, so you’ll have no issues getting around if you want to explore further afield. At the end of a busy day exploring Birmingham, return to bright and spacious rooms to relax with a drink or bite to eat.
Hotel Services/Facilities
- Terrace/Garden
- Coffee house on site
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine
- Lift
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Fitness Centre
- Spa and wellness centre
Guest Rooms
- Private bathroom with amenities
- Wardrobe/closet
- Air-conditioning/heating
- Electric kettle
- Desk
- TV
*Some services may have additional charges
Additional Info
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Upgrade to Tattersalls Tickets are subject to availability
Itinerary
Day 1 Join the coach at your chosen pick-up point and travel to the Stena Terminal in Dublin Port for the morning sailing to Holyhead. Upon arrival, start the journey to your hotel near Birmingham with a comfort stop en route before arriving late afternoon for check-in and time to freshen up before dinner.
Day 2 After breakfast, it’s time to board the coach for Cheltenham Racecourse for a thrilling day of racing. After the last race, your coach will be waiting to take you back to the hotel for dinner.
RACE TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT BY YOUR TOUR MANAGER, WHO WILL ALSO CONFIRM EXACT DEPARTURE TIMES AND POINTS DURING THE TOUR.
Day 3 Gold Cup Day. This is the big one and with crowds over 70 thousand attending the world’s most famous jump race, it promises to be a day to remember. Again, after the last race your coach will be waiting to take you back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4 After breakfast and checking out its time to board the coach for the journey back to Holyhead for the afternoon sailing to Dublin. Upon arrival in Dublin continue your journey back to your original joining point.
Ferries & Dates
Ferry Times
- Departs Dublin 10:15 / Arrives Holyhead 13:45
- Departs Holyhead 16:00 / Arrives Dublin 19:30
Optional Extras
- Single Supplement Cost£100 per person