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The Festival - Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Festival comprises Four days of the best steeplechase and hurdle racing as 450 horses compete. The four major Championship races are backed up by another six Grade 1 contests and a whole host of Handicaps.

For the three hours before racing and the hour and half after, there is time to enjoy The Festival atmosphere amongst the trade stands, parades, music and entertainment. Each day closes with a party in the Centaur.

THE FESTIVAL - (Preliminary Dates for 2007)

Tuesday 13 March, Wednesday 14March
Thursday 15 March, Friday 16 March

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday - Smurfit Champion Hurdle | Wednesday - Queen Mother Champion Chase
Thursday - Ladbrokes World Hurdle | Friday - totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup

All four days of The Festival will be "all ticket." Advance booking is essential for all enclosures and you are recommended to take advantage of the early prices by booking before 5 December.

Hospitality at The Festival - The Festival is the most popular event in British sport for entertaining guests in a box, chalet or restaurant.

Booking Tickets - Tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are available at a discount rate until 5 December please click here for more information.

Parking for Cars - Parking for The Festival costs £8 in advance or £10 on arrival.

Arrive In Good Time - The gates to the enclosures will open at 10:30am at The Festival. There is plenty to see and do before racing with trade stands, live music and paddock interviews.