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Ladies Day | Grand National | Guest Information

The Green Room | Friday 12th April 2024 | Aintree Racecourse

Find all the information on the event or download a PDF version below.

If you have any queries please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

Event Information

Grand National

 

PROVISIONAL Itinerary

10.30     Gates open. Drinks on arrival.

12.00     Four-course lunch

12:15     Q&A with Sir AP McCoy & Jonjo O’Neill Jr

13.45     First race

15:30     Afternoon tea

17.15     Last Race

18.15     Bar closes. Facility closes

(All timings are approximate and subject to change)

 


 

race schedule

13:45    The Air Charter Services Mildmay Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1

14:20    The William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3

14:55    The Poundland Top Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1

15:30    The Marsh Steeple Chase (Registered as the Melling) (Grade 1)

16:05    The Randox Supports Race Against Dementia Topham Chase (Grade 3)

16:40    The Winners Wear Cavani Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1

17:15    The Abersoch Land and Sea Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys)

(All timings are approximate and subject to change)

 


 

 

drinks menu

Spirits | Courvoisier VS | Bell’s Whisky | Gordon’s London Dry Gin | Gordon’s Pink Gin | Tanqueray Gin | Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla | Tanqueray Rangpur | Smirno  Vodka | Ketel One Vodka | Captain Morgan White Rum | Captain Morgan Spiced Gold | Jack Daniel’s | Southern Comfort | Malibu | Archers | Amaretto Disaronno | Tia Maria | Baileys | Martini Extra Dry | Port LBV

Wine | Care Blanco Sobre Lías | Via Nova Pinot Grigio | Care Tinto Sobre Lías | Boheme Primitivo Salento | Pinot Grigio Blush delle Venezie DOC, Il Sospiro

Soft drinks | Coke Zero | Diet Coke | Lemonade | Tonic Water | Soda Water | Fruit Juice | Cordials | Still Water | Sparkling Mineral Water

Draught beer & cider | Madri | Atlantic Pale Ale | Aspall Su olk Cyder | Guinness

Bottled beer & cans | Pravha | Chieftain Pale Ale | Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager 0.5% | Rekorderlig Wild Berries

 


provisional Menu

ON ARRIVAL

Artisan flavoured breads, oil, balsamic, pesto and classic hummus

STARTER

Beetroot panna cotta, whipped goats curd, pickled walnuts, fermented beetroot gel, burnt honey gastrique, onion ash (v)

MAIN

Styles of chicken, almond and oat crusted thigh, breast, rapeseed mash, torched Tenderstem, asparagus, reduced mascarpone cream

DESSERT

Smoked salt caramel crème, praline cream, ginger, and vanilla syrup

CHEESE

Handpicked cheeses from renowned dairy farms of England, red, white, and blue with breads, biscuits, and fruits

AFTERNOON TEA

Fruit scones, fresh cream, and strawberry preserve, seasonal afternoon pastries and cakes

Teas, infusions, and coffee

(All vegetarian alternatives must be ordered in advance)

 

I HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST OR A DIETARY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Should you have any dietary or access requests or concerns, please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

SPECIAL REQUEST OR A DIETARY

FAQ's

WHERE IS THE GREEN ROOM LOCATED?

The Green Room is located in the Corbiere Suite, located on the third floor of the Lord Sefton Stand.

 


WHAT IS THE BEST POINT OF ENTRY FOR THE GREEN ROOM?

The best entrance is the main entrance. Once you’ve passed through security you can board the free shuttle bus which takes you to the drop-off point opposite the Lord Daresbury stand.

 


DRESS CODE

As of 2023, The Jockey Club announced that dress codes will no longer be in place at any of their 15 racecourses.

Instead, it is being encouraged guests dress as they feel most comfortable and confident, as a part of their commitment to make the sport as accessible and inclusive as other sports.

Of course, that does not mean they are discouraging you from wearing your favourite suit/ dress or reaching for your most glamorous outfit.

Please remember that The Grand National takes place in April and to dress to the unpredictable weather.

 


 

TICKETS

Each guest will be provided with a swing tag and admission ticket.

Please take great care if forwarding tickets on to your guests. Please ensure that you log the ticket and swing tag numbers you send to each guest as without this information, lost tickets cannot be replaced.

 


SECURITY

Handbags and backpacks (of an appropriate size) are allowed into the enclosures.

Racegoers are encouraged to leave their luggage and other large items at home or in your hotel. Large bags such as suitcases, holdalls and larger rucksacks will not be granted entry to the course.

Please allow plenty of time to pass through the security checks. All bags will be searched upon entry which may delay entry into the course.

 


SMOKING

Guests can smoke outside the facility on the parade ring side balconies.

 


 

ACCESSIBILITY

Aintree provides lift access and disabled toilets throughout the venue. The balcony has disabled viewing access.

If you require disabled accessible tickets and/or parking, please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

 


 

SHOUT-OUTS

Let us know if you or your guests are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion, and we will ensure that your special mentions are celebrated in true Green Room style.

Contact our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk

 

Getting to the event

Venue Address

Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk Road
Liverpool
L9 5AS

 


 

NATIONAL EXPRESS

As The Jockey Club’s Official Coach Partner, National Express offer direct services to the Grand National Festival from 13 UK locations.

Coaches will arrive in plenty of time to place your bets and won’t depart until all the races have finished. Travelling by coach is a great value, hassle free way to head to Aintree.

 


 

bY BUS

Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool.

For further information on bus routes, contact Mersey travel on 0151 236 7676 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk

 


 

BY CAR

From South leave M6 at J21A and join M62 West. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races.

From North leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races.

From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races.

The main entrance to the racecourse via Grand National Avenue is just off Ormskirk Road (A59). Please use this entrance for conference and events. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AS.

The entrance to the Aintree Golf Centre is on Aintree Road, Melling, Liverpool. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AB.

 


 

PARKING

If arriving by car, please follow the recommended route to the Steeplechase car park. As with any major event traffic congestion is unavoidable so please allow etra time to complete your journey.

 


 

BY TRAIN

The easiest way to reach Aintree is by train with Mersey rail. Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse, where regular trains run every 15 minutes on race days (more frequently during The Randox Health Grand National Festival).

If you are travelling to Aintree from outside of the Liverpool City Region, Lime Street is the main train station within the city centre. Liverpool Central station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree.

 


 

MAP

Aintree Map

Click here to view a map of Aintree Racecourse

Local accommodation

SUITES HOTEL & SPA KNOWSLEY

Suites Hotel & Spa Knowsley is a 4 star all-suite hotel less than 4 miles from Aintree Racecourse. With Free Car Parking, Free Wi-Fi and a ‘5 Bubble’ Spa on site, the spacious suites and wide range of facilities in an excellent location make it the perfect base to stay.

HOPE STREET HOTEL

Hope Street Hotel is Liverpool’s award winning boutique hotel. Privately owned, independently run and passionately delivered.

MALMAISON LIVERPOOL

Perched next to the famous Liver Birds is Malmaison’s first purpose built hotel in Liverpool, at the heart of the city’s stylish docklands. Look one way and you’ll find stunning sea views.

HILTON LIVERPOOL

Stay at the luxury Hilton Liverpool hotel, a stylish, modern hotel situated in the heart of the Liverpool One leisure development, less than a mile from Liverpool Lime Street station.

MERCURE LIVERPOOL ATLANTIC TOWER HOTEL

The Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel is situated in the centre of Liverpool, just off Royal Liver Building. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. This stylish hotel is located close to the River Mersey.