Monday 31st August 2026
Celebrate a magical Superheroes & Princesses Family Fun Day this August Bank Holiday 2026 at Southwell Racecourse. Taking place during the school holidays , it's the perfect family day out packed with things to do with the kids.
Enjoy an action-packed afternoon of horse racing alongside family-friendly entertainment, where children can meet their favourite superheroes and princesses, enjoy exciting activities, and experience a fun-filled day for all ages.
With plenty to see and do, from interactive experiences to live racing, it's the perfect family fun day and an unforgettable family day at the races this August Bank Holiday.
This family-friendly racing fixture offers much more than horse racing. With activities including character appearances, fairground rides and interactive entertainment, there's plenty to keep children entertained throughout this fun day out.
👸Character appearances & meet and greets
🎠Children's Funfair rides & Inflatables
🎁Best Dressed Competition
🎨Facepainter
🦎Meet the animals from White Post Farm
🎪Magician and circus workshop
🗺️Treasure hunt
Please note: Funfair/inflatables and Facepainter will require a small charge.
We know the British weather can be unpredictable, so we're delighted to introduce our brand-new Wet Weather Guarantee.
What does that mean? If it rains on Monday 31st August, from when the gates open to the end of the last race, you will be invited back to an alternative raceday for FREE, to enjoy the best of British racing under, hopefully, sunnier skies!
Find out more and view the full T&Cs here!
The August Bank Holiday 2026 is the perfect opportunity for a family fun day during the school holidays. At Southwell, all under-18s go free, making it one of the best-value family days out of the summer.
Whether it's your first family day at the races or part of your annual tradition, children can experience the excitement of horse racing, enjoy fun activities, and make lasting memories with the whole family.
For the first hour of gates opening, we're offering up to 50% off: including soft drinks, lager, cider, bitter and Guinness and 10 pounds off any bottle of house wine, Prosecco, Champagne or jug of Pimms!
**Up to 50% off drinks terms and conditions: Offer strictly available for 1 hour after the advertised gate opening time only. Offer only available for general attendance customers including annual members and owners & trainers. Offer can be withdrawn upon the racecourse's discretion at any time. Please speak to a member of the team for further details where needed. Please drink responsibly.
Make the most of the long weekend this August Bank Holiday 2026 with a fun-filled family day out at Southwell Racecourse. Taking place during the school holidays, enjoy exciting horse racing, family entertainment and plenty of outdoor activities for children of all ages.
With food and drink available, lots of outdoor space and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day, it's one of the best things to do with family this summer.
Book online in advance to secure the best prices for this popular family fun day in 2026. Booked in advance, tickets offer great value for one of the biggest family days out of the summer holidays.
Want to make your family day out extra special? Explore our premium hospitality packages or discover exclusive options available through Seat Unique.
Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details:Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
