Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse (of the horse racing variety), located in the town of Cheltenham in the English county of Gloucestershire. Cheltenham is often called the 'home of National Hunt racing', largely because it hosts the prestigious four day Cheltenham Festival, held in March of each year and featuring the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The racecourse has a very scenic location, situated in a natural amphitheatre just below the escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, and has a maximum spectator capacity of 67,500. The racecourse also boasts it own railway station, which is the southern terminus of the preserved Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.

The racecourse is the home of 'The Centaur', one of the largest auditoria in the South West of England. This complex is intended for multiple uses, being able to seat over 2,000 people for conferences and around 4,000 standing for concerts.

References

• BBC (2005). New developments at Cheltenham Racecourse. Retrieved November 14, 2005.

External links

• Official website for Cheltenham Racecourse

Horse racing venues in the United Kingdom | Cheltenham | Sport in Gloucestershire