Roodee Racecourse near Wharton Lock Apartment

The Chester Roodee Racecourse has a more historic setting than any other in the world. In the days of Roman occupation, the River Dee washed up to the walls where today, thousands stand to cheer on the race winners.

The horse racing at Chester dates back to the early Sixteenth Century, making it the country's oldest Racecourse.

During your holiday, enjoy a fantastic day out from Wharton Court at these exciting race meetings, start with a glass of champagne on the balcony of the apartment and finish with a meal out at one of the many restaurants in Chester.

At Chester Racecourse 12 fixtures take place during the racing season from May to September.
The racing calendar starts with the prestigious three day May Meeting. The flat racing season continues throughout the Summer months with both day, and the evermore popular, evening meetings, including the two-day July Festival and Family Funday, two-day festival in August and the final race meeting of the year at the end of September.

Dates for 2009

6th, 7th and 8th May

9th, 26th and 27th June

10th and 11th July

2nd, 21st, 22nd August

12th and 26th September