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Newcastle Racecourse
High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP, UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 236 2020 (Office)   Fax: +44 (0)191 236 7761
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Other Tel/Fax no's: Going: +44 (0)191 2362020 or +44 (0)7801 166820; Head Groundsman: +44 (0)7860 274289
How to get there: Road: Gosforth Park is signposted on brown signs from the A1, A19 and main approach roads. Rail: Newcastle Central Station (4 Miles) Air: Newcastle International Airport (4 Miles) Public Transport: Newcastle Central Station the Metro System runs directly to Regent Centre where a free bus service operates on racedays.
Car & Coach Parks: Free
Aircraft landing facilities: Helicopter landing facilities. Fixed-wing aircraft facilities at Newcastle International Airport
Officials: Managing Director: Tony Kelly; Racecourse Manager: David Williamson; Clerk of the Course: James Armstrong, Tel +44 (0)7801 166820
Effect of the draw: Low numbers have slight advantage on soft ground
Stabling: 135 boxes - straw, shavings & paper
Restaurant reservations: +44 (0)191 2362020
Dress requirements: Although there is no official dress code at Newcastle Racecourse, smart attire is preferred, especially in the premier enclosure.
Recommended hotels: Newcastle Marriot Gosforth Park, Tel: +44 (0)191 2364111; Novotel, Tel: +44 (0)191 2220555; Grosvenor, Tel: +44 (0)191 2612222
Taxis: Brunswick, Tel: +44 (0)191 2366969; Goldcrest, Tel: +44 (0)191 2090909
Major races run: John Smith's Northumberland Plate, Beeswing Stakes, Tote Eider, WBX.Com Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
Facilities & Badge accommodation for owners: Call +44 (0)191 2362020 for details.
Other details: Conference Centre and Golf complex. Facilities available for hire for conferences, banqueting, exhibitions and outdoor events