Boxing Day
Horse Racing
The most famous of races held on Boxing Day is the
King George VI chase. This event is held at Kempton Park Racecourse in
London, England.
Kempton Park was originally opened as a
racecourse in 1878, by S. H. Hyde. During 1939-1946, Kempton became a
prisoner-of-war camp. When it was re-opened in 1947, it was decided that The
King George VI Chase, which was normally held in February, would be moved to
Boxing Day.
Kempton Park also stages National Hunt
racing and flat racing. The National Hunt season is from October to
February. Flat racing season is between March and September.
You can travel to Kempton Park by car or
rail. Car parking is provided free of charge, you can get more details and
also reserve spaces by contacting (01372) 470047.
Entrance to the racecourse is free for
children under 16 and 25% discounts are offered when booking tickets in
advance for groups of 12 or more. Call (01372) 470047 for more details.
You can also become a member, where you will
receive a metal badge providing free admission throughout the membership
period, entry to the members car park, members newsletter and more. For more
information on membership, contact (01372) 470047 and ask for the Membership
Secretary.
Kempton Park Racecourse is located on:
Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ.
For more information on Boxing Day horse
racing visit the Kempton Park website:
Kempton
Park Racecourse
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