Durham National 2026

Sunday 18th October 2026

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About The Event
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🏇The Durham National is BACK for 2026🏇

The big race is on! Don't miss the Durham National, featuring an afternoon of thrilling jump racing on the turf at Sedgefield this Sunday. The Durham National is back! Sunday horse racing is the perfect way to end the weekend on a high. Whether you’re an avid racegoer or new to the sport- horse racing this afternoon will fill you with thrills.

Fun Filled Family Day Out🤩

If you’re looking for a family day out, then look no further! The Durham National is an excellent excuse to rally the troops for a fun-filled day out. With plenty to keep the whole family entertained you can sit back and experience the exhilarating action from the track that this Sunday horse racing will bring.

Experience the Magic of Horse Racing

Introduce your children to the excitement of jump racing with the perfect combination of national hunt racing and family entertainment. Let them fall in love with the action-packed sport and make unforgettable memories together as a family. Your little ones will love the excitement of seeing the horse up close, hear the crowd roar on their favourites and watching as horses soar over fences to the finish line.

Entertainment🎡

The action doesn’t just happen on the track we’ve got plenty to keep everyone entertained all day long. We are currently working on finalising our entertainment but it’s sure to be captivating for the whole family! 🎡🎠

Embrace Autumn🍂</h2? As the night draws in and the weather gets cooler, there’s no better excuse than an afternoon at the races. Whilst we can’t guarantee the weather, we can guarantee national hunt racing fixtures this October packed full of thrills and excitement.

Historical Raceday

The Durham National at Sedgefield is one of those races you don’t forget. 🏇Having been run at Sedgefield since 1955 there’s no race quite like it here. It’s tough, testing both horse and jockey over a long distance and plenty of fences.

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The atmosphere is electric, the finishes are thrilling, and it’s a real highlight of the jumps season in County Durham. Let yourself be captivated as the competition gallops down the finish line neck-to-neck whilst the crowd emerges in cheers. An unmissable atmosphere like no other that you should be a part of.

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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.

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Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique.

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Admission - for just £10

★ LAUNCH OFFER ★

Admission to over 500 Arena Racing Company fixtures in 2026 for just £10!
Be quick.... this offer won't be around for long!

£10.00

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Admission - Grandstand Early Bird

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
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

£17.00

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Admission - Grandstand Early Bird GROUP (10+)

£14.00

Minimum: 10

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A Day at the Races

Access:Enjoy full access to the Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, plus all public bars, eateries, and betting outlets within the Grandstand for an unforgettable race day experience.
Details:Your package includes a raceday programme, giving you the perfect guide to catch all the thrilling racing action and live entertainment throughout the day.
Dining:Savor a pint of refreshing Carlsberg or a soft drink, paired with a delicious traditional pie to keep you fueled for the excitement.

Hurry, this exclusive offer has limited availability!

£25.00

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Roxyfet Guinness Package - Early Bird

Access:Enjoy full access to the Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, plus all public bars, eateries, and betting outlets within the Grandstand for an unforgettable race day experience.
Dining:Savor two pints of refreshing Guinness paired with a delicious traditional pie to keep you fueled for the excitement.
Hurry, this exclusive offer has limited availability!

£30.00

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Premier Plus Viewing

Access:Suite overlooking the action, grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details:Includes your raceday programme, balcony views and enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Dining:Takeaway Fish & Chips from the Sea Merchant outlet, plus one beer, house wine or soft drink included

£42.00

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Racecard Message

Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting, such as a 'Happy Anniversary,' will be featured in the racecard.

Let us know your message (of up to 20 words) at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending to racingnorth@arenaracingcompany.co.uk

*Please note that if you are attending the race meeting you need to purchase a ticket separately to get entry into the course as the racecard message does not include a ticket.

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