Whilst there is no formal dress code in place, we appreciate that many guests like to dress up for the Festival. It is home to some of the finest racing in the world, and with the finest racing often comes the finest fashion.
During The Cheltenham Festival, fancy dress is not permitted in Hospitality, restaurant facilities, or in the Club Enclosure. Fancy dress is permitted in other areas as long as the outfit isn’t offensive, and at our discretion, we reserve the right to decline entry should the need arise.
Most male guests tend to choose Collar & Tie, while most female guests often opt for elegant dresses or smart outfits. The racecourse suggests: wrap up warm!
10:30 – Gates Open
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee On Arrival
12:15 – Lunch Is Served
13:20 – First Race
16:00 – FEATURE RACE
16:25 – Afternoon Tea
17:20 – Last Race*
18:15 – Carriages
*Bar closes on the commencement of the last race
Cleeve Suite Restaurant
Enjoy excellent cuisine whilst taking in the views from the foothills of Cleeve Hill, serving a delicious four-course lunch to accompany the spectacular backdrop of the Cotswold countryside.
Cleeve Suite Package Includes:
• Club admission ticket
• Morning coffee and biscuits
• Champagne reception
• Four-course set menu lunch
• Afternoon tea
• Complimentary bar including house wines, beers,
spirits and soft drinks (excludes Champagne)
• Complimentary car parking
• TV racing coverage
• Betting service
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Day one of the Cheltenham Festival, otherwise known as Champions Day, is widely popular for the Champions Hurdle and the iconic Cheltenham Roar. With racegoers giddy with excitement, Champions Day starts one of the most thrilling weeks at Cheltenham Racecourse. Let the sheer fun and action begin with the Cheltenham Festival Silks facility.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) |
£80,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£450,000 |
| 16:40 |
The TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Princess Royal National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase |
£100,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Style Wednesday (Ladies Day) is renowned for adding a splash of colour to first-class racing at the racecourse. With our Cheltenham Festival Silks hospitality, guests can dress in high style while witnessing the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse during the festival.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (A Limited Handicap) |
£75,000 |
| 16:00 |
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£400,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
£80,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 12th March 2026
Day three is regarded as St. Patrick’s Thursday, allowing Cheltenham racecourse to organise an Irish theme for the Cheltenham Festival. Whether team Ireland or team Great Britain, racegoers celebrate the festival in big style. Don’t miss all the fun with our Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
£105,000 |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
£125,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£125,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£325,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£375,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 13th March 2026
Day four and the final day of the Cheltenham Festival occur on Friday. While the day centres around the Gold Cup, day four is the climax of an exciting week. Make sure you keep an eye out for former jockeys, trainers, and numerous owners. Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality packages are selling fast – don’t hesitate to book your Silks hospitality to secure your place at the Cheltenham racecourse.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) |
£130,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) |
£625,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase |
£50,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival 2026
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most famous and historic events in the sport of horse racing, and there are not many better settings to take in the racing than at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse.
The Festival is already a great day out, but why not enhance it further with our Eventmasters Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality Package? It offers a variety of VIP services, including afternoon tea, a champagne reception, a complimentary bar with house wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks, and a four-course set menu lunch.
We are delighted to offer this VIP Hospitality Package for all four days of action from Tuesday 10th March 2026 – Friday 13th March 2026.
Whilst enjoying our hospitality at the Cleeve Suite, you can enjoy incredible views of the Cotswold countryside and an incredible view of the world-class horse racing taking place in front of your very eyes.
Cleeve Suite FAQs – Cheltenham Festival:
What kind of views can I and my guests expect with the Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
With a fabulous backdrop of the beautiful Cotswolds, you and your guests/clients can enjoy excellent views of the action from the balcony in a facility located in the foothills of Cleeve Hill.
With the views that are provided with this VIP Hospitality Package, you will not miss a moment of the enthralling and competitive action taking place on the famous and historic racecourse, where some of the best horses, jockeys, and trainers will all be competing for historic victories at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
What are the prices for the VIP Cleeve Suite Hospitality Package for each day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The prices for 2 days of the Cheltenham Festival for our Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality Package are as follows:
Ladies Day (Wednesday 11th March): £715pp plus VAT.
Gold Cup Day (Friday 13th March): £875pp plus VAT.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup, arguably the most famous and prestigious race at the Cheltenham Festival, takes place on the fourth and final day of the event.
What is included in our VIP Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality Package at the Cheltenham Festival for 2026?
Our fabulous and luxurious VIP Cleeve Suite Hospitality Package for the 2026 edition of the prestigious Cheltenham Festival has plenty to offer for whichever day (or days!) that you choose to attend this iconic and historic event.
Here is what is offered by this package: Champagne reception, a club admission ticket, morning coffee and biscuits, a champagne reception, a four-course set menu lunch, afternoon tea, a complimentary bar including Bordeaux’s and Burgundy’s, beers, spirits, and soft drinks including champagne, as well as complimentary car parking, TV racing coverage, and a betting service.
Is there a dress code for the Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
Whilst there is no specific dress code for this VIP Hospitality Package, you are expected to wear smart clothing. For example, male guests to this Cleeve Suite Hospitality facility tend to opt to wear a collared shirt and a tie.
The racecourse also suggests wrapping up warm, though this is of course dependent on weather conditions on the day(s) that you attend.
What is the itinerary for the VIP Cleeve Suite Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
There is, of course, an itinerary to smoothly guide you and your guests/clients through the day in the Cleeve Suite Restaurant, and below is a sample itinerary for this particular VIP Hospitality Package:
10:30 – Gates Open.
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee & Biscuits On Arrival.
12:15 – Lunch is served.
13:20 – The first race officially gets underway.
16:00 – The feature race of the day gets underway.
16:25 – Afternoon Tea.
17:20 – The last race of the day begins, which also sees the bar close.
18:15 – Carriages.
How can I go ahead and get in touch with Eventmasters with a query about the VIP Cleeve Suite Restaurant Hospitality Package?
You can go ahead and get in touch with us via the form at the bottom of this page, or if you would prefer, you can call our dedicated Sales Team here at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality on 0121 233 6500.
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