Cheltenham Festival 2026

Get lost in the exhilarating atmosphere at the world renowned Cheltenham Festival

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Description

Cheltenham Festival 2026

from

£559

/per person

Departing

Departures on 11/03/2026

Tour Details

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.

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

3 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

Price Includes:

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Dublin Stenaline 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

Ferry Times

Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives Holyhead 11:50
Departs Holyhead 14:45 / Arrives Dublin 18:00

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.

Please note:

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Upgrade to Tattersalls Tickets are subject to availability

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES

The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide Travel Solutions with the following information:

Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality

Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue

This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.

Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).

We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £100 per person

Upgrade to Tattersalls £55 per person

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Valid ID is Required for this tour

Accommodation

4* Mercure Birmingham West Hotel

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.

We have 17 versatile and recently renovated meeting rooms, ideal for meetings, conferences, and events. All are equipped with new furniture and the latest Click Share audio-visual technology. After hitting the gym, head to the sauna or steam room before taking a dip in our indoor pool.

The hotel is well located for both international and domestic travellers arriving at Birmingham Airport or those visiting the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Worcester are also within reach from the hotel.

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Mercure Birmingham West Hotel. Our commitment to exceptional service and attention to detail awaits you. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.

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 charge

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.

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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.

Tattersalls Enclosure (Upgrade to Tattersalls Ticket available for £55 per person):

The Tattersalls Enclosure gives you a good choice of viewing and refreshment options, including access to: our Tattersalls grandstand viewing steps; the paddock and winners’ enclosure viewing to study the horses’ pre and post-race; a wide choice of bars, betting and eating options; all the bookmakers in the betting ring; extensive totepool betting facilities; The Centaur and Hall of Fame; and a number of trade stands.