Great Yarmouth Racecourse provides a unique opportunity for a fun day out at our attractive seaside race track to enjoy the spectacle, thrill and supercharged atmosphere of exciting horseracing.

Racing has been held at Great Yarmouth since the early 1700's and is part of the town's tradition.

The first racecourse was built in 1810 on the Denes to enable officers from the Yarmouth barracks to race their horses and in 1819 a monument was erected commemorating Nelson's victory at the battle of Waterloo in the middle of the race course.

The current race track was created in 1921 and with only a small break during World War II has continued to attract runners from the major training centre at Newmarket and other trainers nationwide. Due to the tremendous support from the top trainers the racing quality is above average and top jockeys regularly attend.

The racecourse was acquired by The Northern Racing Group and a tremendous amount of money has been invested in developing the facilities including the construction of the new Lord Nelson Grandstand which was officially opened on 14th May 2004.

A quality Children's Play Area and Family Café, improved Owners & Trainers facility and development of the Stables are also part of the continuing multi million pound project.

The quality of racing has been enhanced by the increase in the number of Grade 1 Listed Races and feature races on each meeting during the 3 day Eastern Festival which is held in September each year. All of the race meetings which are held during School Holidays & Half Terms benefit from a variety of live children's entertainment including Punch & Judy, Children's Magic Show. The themed Family Fun Days are also enhanced by Mascot Races, Kid's Fun Races, Children's Rides and Competitions.