2026 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th March 2026

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WELCOME TO CLASSIC HOSPITALITY LTD

With over 30 years experience, Classic Hospitality Ltd have been specialists and market leaders in providing VIP corporate hospitality packages, our unique At The Races Express steam train transfers & overnight accommodation for the Cheltenham Festival. In addition, it has established itself as a major provider of horse racing packages and experiences for many other major race meetings such as Royal Ascot, Qatar Goodwood Festival, York Ebor, Grand National, Newmarket July Festival, Tingle Creek at Sandown, Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, Punchestown Festival, Coral Gold Cup at Newbury and the Epsom Derby Festival to name but a few. Classic Hospitality now gives you a go-to destination for all your racing needs.

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VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGES FOR THE 2026 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

Explore our wide range of VIP hospitality packages for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival including our track facing restaurants with balconies overlooking the last fences, well positioned marquees offering easy access to the viewing lawns and our main Grandstand facilities which offer views over the winning post

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UNIQUE STEAM TRAIN TRANSFER DIRECT TO CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

Miss the race traffic in and around Cheltenham Racecourse and start and end your day in unique nostalgic fashion by travelling on our magnificent At The Races Express thoroughbred of a steam train locomotive directly to the back of the main Grandstand.

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OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY SUPPLIERS & SPECIALISTS FOR ALL MAJOR HORSE RACING MEETINGS

We provide VIP hospitality packages for all major horse racing meetings including Royal Ascot, Qatar Goodwood Festival, York Ebor, Guineas, Epsom Derby Festival and The Grand National to name but a few.

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NORTHERN BELLE FINE DINING TRAIN FROM LONDON TO CHELTENHAM

There is no better way to experience Gold Cup Day of the Cheltenham Festival than by travelling to and from Cheltenham Racecourse aboard the Northern Belle luxury vintage fine dining train. The glamour, thrill and excitement begins the second you see the train stationed at London Paddington where your incredible journey awaits.

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COTSWOLD ACCOMMODATION

View our wide range of luxury Cotswold accommodation options which give you the perfect destination to relax and unwind after a day at the Cheltenham Festival.

BOOK YOUR PERFECT RACING PACKAGE NOW

We love to talk! Call us on +44 (0) 1825 746082 to discuss your requirements in detail or click below to complete our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you quickly

OUR PARTNERS & WORKING WITH

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