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
Enjoy the latest addition to the exceptional hospitality facilities at Cheltenham Festival – the Four Eighty restaurant. Four Eighty made its debut in 2022 and this brand new facility is returning in 2026!
Guests can revel in a locally-sourced three-course fine dining experience from their own private tables alongside unparalleled views of the final straight from the second floor of the course-facing facility. The Four Eighty hospitality package has been crafted to provide you with an unforgettable experience at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Four Eighty Restaurant Highlights:
- Three-course gastronomic experience
- Unparalleled views of the final furlong from the second floor of the course-facing structure
Four Eighty Restaurant
Four Eighty – Cheltenham Festival Hospitality Package Includes:
- Club admission ticket
- Cocktail reception on arrival
- Three-course choice menu
- Cheeseboard
- Afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar including house wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks (excludes Champagne)
- Racecard
- Car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests)
- TV racing coverage
- Betting service
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 11th March 2025
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 12th March 2025
Style Wednesday (Formerly 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 13th March 2025
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 14th March 2025
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 – Four Eighty Restaurant Corporate Hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse
The Cheltenham Festival is a very prestigious event and is one of the standout race meetings on the horse racing calendar each year, and it is set to make its long-awaited return for four days of enthralling, world-class action at the historic Cheltenham Racecourse.
This event promises to be a brilliant day out for you and your guests/clients, family, and friends. So why not enhance your experience of the day(s) you spend at the Cheltenham Festival further with our Eventmasters Four Eighty Restaurant VIP Hospitality Package?
It has plenty to offer, including, but not limited to, a three-course gastronomic experience, a club admission ticket, a cocktail reception on arrival, a cheeseboard, an afternoon tea, a complimentary bar (excluding champagne), a race card, and car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests).
We are delighted to offer this VIP Hospitality Package for all four days of enthralling action from Tuesday, 10th March to Friday, 13th March 2026. This incredible, luxurious package also includes unparalleled views of the final furlong from the second floor of the course-facing structure.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be four spectacular, action-packed days of thrilling horse racing action at the 2026 Cheltenham Racecourse than with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Cheltenham Four Eighty Restaurant FAQs – Cheltenham Festival:
Where is the Cheltenham Four Eighty Restaurant, and what views does it offer?
The Cheltenham Four Eighty Restaurant is found on the second floor of the course-facing facility at Cheltenham’s iconic racecourse. A recent addition that made its debut at the Cheltenham Festival back in 2022, it offers unparalleled views of the final straight, with you and your guests not missing any of the action, whilst also witnessing history being made with the winners of each and every race at the 2026 version of the iconic Cheltenham Festival.
What is the cost of the Four Eighty Restaurant Package for each day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
Pricing for our VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality package varies over the four days of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Prices for this package start at £745 per person plus VAT, which is for the opening day, Champion Day, on Tuesday, 10th March 2026.
The prices for each day of the Cheltenham Festival for our Four Eighty Restaurant VIP Hospitality Package are as follows:
Day One – Champion Day (Tuesday 10th March): £765pp plus VAT.
Day Two – Ladies Day (Wednesday 11th March): £785pp plus VAT.
Day Three – St. Patrick’s Thursday (Thursday 12th March): £809pp plus VAT.
Day Four – Gold Cup Day (Friday 13th March): £949pp plus VAT.
The Gold Cup Day is the day that sees arguably the most famous and historic race at the Cheltenham Festival, which will be making its long-awaited return in 2026 – the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Witness history with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
What is included in the VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
Our luxurious and fabulous VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality Package at 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 at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Here is what is offered by this package: a three-course gastronomic experience, unparalleled views of the final furlong from the second floor of the course-facing structure, a club admission ticket, a cocktail reception on arrival, a three course choice menu, a cheeseboard, afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse, a Complimentary Bar including house wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks (excludes champagne), a racecard, car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests), TV racing coverage, and a betting service.
Is there a dress code for the VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
There is most certainly no formal dress code in place, though you are advised to dress smartly. For example, the male guests who are in attendance are usually seen wearing a collared shirt and tie, whilst you are also advised to wrap up warm, though this is of course dependent on the weather conditions!
What is the itinerary for the VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
An itinerary is a great guide for your day at the Cheltenham Festival whilst enjoying hospitality in the Four Eighty Restaurant with your guests/clients. Below is a sample itinerary for this VIP Hospitality Package:
10:30 – Gates Open.
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee 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 do I go ahead and get in touch with Eventmasters regarding the VIP Four Eighty Restaurant Hospitality Package?
If you wish to get in touch with us, you can either do so by filling in the form at the bottom of this page, or you can if you prefer, call our dedicated Sales Team here at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality on 0121 233 6500.
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