Racing
Great Yarmouth is a fantastic destination for racing, whether it's horse racing on the flat, greyhound racing or stock car and banger racing that takes your fancy.
The Great Yarmouth race course has recently been modernised and now offers a a new 3 storey grandstand, 7 bars, restaurant, extensive public lawns, two viewing grandstands and a fast food court with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which attracts serious race-goers and holidaymakers alike. In 2009 there will be 22 flat racing fixtures from Easter Monday through to October, with feature racedays including Rhythm & Rock Nights with live music after racing. Family Fun Days will ensure a spectacular day out for all of the family, with live entertainment and children's rides. Highlights of the season include a 3 day Eastern Festival of Racing, Ladies Night and the August Bank Holiday Sunday Family Day.
The Great Yarmouth Stadium features greyhound racing fixtures three times a week on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturday evenings, with regular televised races and stock car racing on Sundays, Tuesday and Thursdays in the summer season, with Gala events in November and December. The covered grandstand with cafeteria and four licensed bars welcomes race-goers with a fun, exciting atmosphere. The new Racecourse View grandstand has a 240-seater restaurant and three executive suites for an extra-special evening.
