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After selling out in 2024, Chelmsford City Racecourse's biggest event of the year returns this Easter! Start your Bank Holiday weekend with a day full of racing, live entertainment, and family fun that everyone will enjoy. Budget-friendly, family-friendly, and full of excitement, this is a Good Friday you won't want to miss. Plus, kids go free.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£20.00 per ticket
Child	Free

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Good Friday Festival

Type:Easter Event

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP

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Tel01245 360300

Opening Times

Season (18 Apr 2025)
Day	Times
Friday	11:00	- 18:00

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Chelmsford City Racecourse, ChelmsfordChelmsford City Racecourse is at the heart of Essex's social and event calendar, with events and regular racing fixtures that offer excitement and entertainment for everyone. Come and experience unforgettable days out, from our famous Thursday night racing to featured race days like Ladies Day and…