Aintree
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Aintree is a jumps only course located north of Liverpool. It doesn’t host many race meetings a year however one of them is, arguably, one of the most famous race meetings of all ….. The Grand National, held in early April.
In reality there are two distinct racecourses at Aintree. The Mildmay Course is a “traditional” course about 1½ miles round, whilst the National course with it’s spruce fences is 2¼ miles round. Both courses are left handed (anti-clockwise) and both are level with no noticeable undulations.
Admission:
£19 for “normal” meetings, £15 - £77 Grand National Meeting
Location:
The course is located north of Liverpool on the A59 and is best approached from either the M57 or M58. Once on the A59 follow the AA signs. During the Grand National meeting there is a park and ride at J8 of the M57, unless you have pre-booked a parking space at the course then you must use the park and ride.
Ease of public transport access: excellent (Aintree station is opposite the main entrance)
Suitability for the first time racegoer: good (poor National Friday, unsuitable National Saturday)
Race Meetings 2008/2009
2008
October 25th & 26th
November 23rd
2009
April 2nd , 3rd & 4th (Grand National Meeting)
May 8th (eve) & 15th (eve)
April 12th (eve)
October 24th & 25th
November 22nd
Last Reviewed: April 2008
Web Site:www.aintree.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 523 2600
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