The family fun zone is back at Cheltenham Racecourse this New Year's Day. Head along to The Village in the Club/Tatts enclosure for a jam-packed day of activities.

• Phil The Elf’s Christmas Show – an action packed hour of giggles and magic, snow and tinsel, music and maybe just a little mayhem!
• Party Peeps interactive party shows and an end-of-day disco
• The Gruffalo Meet and Greet at intervals throughout the day
• Face painting and glitter tattoos
• Inflatables
• Walking pet balloons
• Race Ride Cheltenham VR equicisers
• Arts and crafts & more!

Thursday 1st January 2026

Gates Open 10:30am
First Race 12:20pm
Last Race 3:50pm

Note, the Family Fun Zone is only accessible in the Club/Tatts enclosure.

Tickets start at £28.80 (book in advance)
Gate price £37

Under 18s go free

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ACTIVITIES AIMED AT CHILDREN AGED 9+

Older children can enjoy an range of fun activities including;

• 9-hole mini golf
• Ride Cheltenham VR equicisers
• Rodeo rugby ball challenge
• An array of arcade games.

LIVE MUSIC

The Guinness Village – pre racing, between races and post racing

Start the New Year on a high with Cheltenham favourites LAMPA in The Guinness Village, playing throughout the day with a mix of Irish favourites and greatest hits. After the racing, the fun continues for an hour of post racing music.

Tattersalls Sales Arena – between races and post racing

If kicking off the New Year by dancing to feel-good favourites sounds like your cup of tea, be sure not to miss racecourse favourite Richard James between racing, and post-racing for a set that’s guaranteed to raise the roof.

Centaur – post racing only

Join Tommy and The Fuse in the Centaur for an hour of feel-good acoustic tunes that’ll have you swaying along and soaking up the good vibes.

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