Wincanton Racecourse
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Derek C
Exeter, UK2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We visited for the first time, all staff were very friendly and welcoming enjoyed the whole experiance even if weather was poor.
Written 5 March 2024
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Nick R
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Visited on Boxing Day 2023 - they ran out of bitter before race 2 - then ran out of cider - then ran out of Guiness at one of the bars - I wouldn't usually write a review but I've sent three emails and not even had the courtesy of a reply - very poor customer service
Written 22 January 2024
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Brighton9
East Sussex, UK441 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Good track facilities, usual racecourse food offering, good view of the course if you get one of the seats in the stand
Written 13 November 2023
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Amanda B
Andover, UK16 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Love Wincanton Racecourse. Good galloping track with good sized fences, all well kept.

Visited this time as a syndicate owner, where a complimentary lunch voucher and racecard is provided. This season, there is an additional syndicate only bar facility. Staff efficient and friendly. If you are lucky enough to be a winning owner, they provide champagne and a race day photo plus a rerun of the race in a comfortable bar.

We also go as paying visitors during the week and always enjoy the day. It is usually a one enclosure set up and there is plenty of room and good viewing.

The only two slightly negative comments are: lack of benches outside. The bars' seating is sometimes busy and we of a certain age need to sit down between races!
The area for eating meals in the Badger Bar is small and a polite notice asking people to vacate the table once they have eaten would be a good idea.
Written 1 November 2023
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Sharon D
Honiton, UK10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Small Racecourse.....plenty of parking....good hospitality..
Easy to get to ....
Friendly and helpful staff...
Written 28 March 2023
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Brian P
Sutton, UK36 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Went with my wife and booked a table in The Chasers Restaurant. Ground floor , in line with the winning post, fully glazed so no need to go outside if weather inclement ( which it was btw). Terrace outside if weather better. Chasers ticket gave you access to all outside areas of the racecourse. 3 course meal was v good, as was the service. Tiny gripe is that the post meal coffee is filtered, and not the hottest. Plenty of tote stands and people taking bets at tables. Decent crowd in restaurant. Good Wi fi , note if you want to use Skybet account don’t log onto course Wi fi.
Written 10 March 2023
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Colin S
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
Boxing Day 22. Paid £212 for a hospitality package for my wife's birthday in the Paddock Pavilion. A truly shocking experience, totally spoiled by dreadful food service, a portion of beef fat pretending to be beef stew and to top it all getting a dirty knife and fork dropped onto me from a waitress staining my shirt with grease and gravy. After complaining without a result I decided to email the hospitality team (including a photo of the stained shirt) at Wincanton Racecourse, again not even a response. Maybe there is a backlog of complaints or I'm being totally ignored.

I definitely WOULD NOT recommend taking a hospitality package here as it is too expensive for such poor quality food and service and without a response from my email just bears this out.

A decent tip when at Wincanton Races...
Avoid the Hospitality !
Written 11 January 2023
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amanziLondon
Bath, UK10 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Wincanton race course Boxing Day event is badly managed.

I spent an hour stuck in traffic waiting to get into the car park.

When I brought this issue up with staff there was no apology, their attitude is not their problem.

The staff also just stood around and watched chaos unfold while people verbally and physically fought to leave the car park.

Other event companies manage their car parks, these guys don’t bother with car marshalling.

Painful experience.
Written 26 December 2022
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andrew c
Poole, UK44 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
Bought tickets in advance arrived to within 1 mile of the racecourse a whole hour before the first race . Hit the queue for the car park and moved appropriately 100 metres missing the first two races in an hour and 45 minutes. Turned around for home and shall not bother with tinpot racecourses such as this in the future
Written 26 December 2022
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Matt
Dawlish, UK28 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Definitely the premier West Country racecourse. Great facilities, very well organised. Plenty of cover for bad weather. Would have given 5 stars if not for the poor bar service, inexperienced staff and card machines fixed to the bar add to the hassle in a very busy environment. Plenty of mobile food outlets & great food in the restaurants inside. Would thoroughly recommend a day out here.This racecourse could teach a few of the bigger glamour courses a lesson in providing a great value for money racing experience for all the family.
Written 5 November 2022
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