Also known as Great Yarmouth, this seaside track lies within easy reach of Yarmouth’s sandy shores on the east coast of Norfolk.
Staging over 20 flat meetings between the months of April and October, attendance at the track is regularly boosted by the large number of holidaymakers in the area.
The track’s signature event of the John Musker Fillies’ Stakes takes place in September each year and regularly attracts runners from the top yards.
Upcoming Fixtures at Yarmouth
- Friday 14th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 30th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 15th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 16th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 17th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 5th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 12th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 20th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Wednesday 5th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 28th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 23rd July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 2nd July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 26th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 11th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 28th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 13th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 30th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 11th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 13th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 6th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 18th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 17th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 24th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 15th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 6th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
Yarmouth Major Meetings
Great Yarmouth Racecourse is one of the East of England’s most important Flat racing venues, offering a mix of competitive racing, family entertainment and one of the region’s leading autumn festivals.
While its seaside location makes it a popular destination during the summer months, the course is also highly respected within the racing industry.
Ordinary-looking maiden and novice races at Yarmouth often prove anything but ordinary, with many of the powerful Newmarket stables making the short journey along the A11 to introduce promising youngsters before they progress to much bigger stages. It’s a racecourse where future stars are regularly seen long before they become household names.
Country & Western Raceday (August)
The summer calendar includes one of Yarmouth’s most popular themed fixtures, with Country & Western Raceday combining Flat racing with live music, themed entertainment and a lively atmosphere. It’s a favourite among groups looking for something a little different from a traditional day at the races.
- Country-themed entertainment throughout the day
- Competitive Flat racing in a relaxed summer atmosphere
- One of the racecourse’s most popular themed events
Music Tribute Race Days (August)
Yarmouth’s Music Tribute meetings pair an afternoon of racing with live performances after the final race. Tribute acts covering iconic artists help create a festival feel, making these fixtures popular with both racing fans and music lovers.
- Live tribute acts after racing
- Combines Flat racing with evening entertainment
- A popular feature of Yarmouth’s summer programme
Safari Family Fun Raceday (August Bank Holiday)
The August Bank Holiday brings one of the racecourse’s busiest family events, with children’s entertainment, themed attractions and activities complementing a full afternoon of racing. The welcoming atmosphere makes it one of the highlights of the school holidays.
- Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day
- Popular August Bank Holiday fixture
- Activities and attractions for visitors of all ages
The Eastern Festival (September)
The Eastern Festival is Great Yarmouth’s flagship event and the undisputed highlight of the racing calendar. Spanning three days, the festival combines quality Flat racing with fashion, hospitality and themed entertainment, attracting some of the racecourse’s biggest crowds of the year.
The opening Gents Day sets the tone with competitive racing and a lively social atmosphere, and features a novice race worth £40,000.
Attention then turns to the prestigious John Musker Fillies’ Stakes, a Listed contest on day two that regularly attracts talented fillies with Pattern race ambitions. Jockeys such as Frankie Dettori and William Buick have won this race more than once, while great trainer John Gosden has saddled the winner no fewer than seven times.
The festival concludes with a vibrant Ladies Day, where fashion competitions, entertainment and packed grandstands provide a fitting finale to the biggest meeting of the season. The festival runs from Tuesday to Thursday, and is always well attended.
- Great Yarmouth’s flagship three-day racing festival
- Features the Listed John Musker Fillies’ Stakes
- Concludes with one of the East of England’s biggest Ladies’ Days
