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
Make it a Cheltenham Festival to remember in 2027 in luxury within the confines of our Long Run Private Box at Cheltenham Racecourse. Catering for 40 racegoers, this lavish hospitality suite is tailored perfectly to the needs of larger groups. Savour views of the racing action on the track as well as the finest hospitality!
Cheltenham Festival Long Run Private Box Highlights:
- Intimate hospitality facility for catering for a party of 40 guests
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks
Cheltenham Festival Hospitality Long Run Private Box Package includes:
- Intimate private box hospitality facility for catering for a party of 40 guests
- Club admission badges
- Morning coffee and biscuits on arrival
- Four-course luncheon with wines and liquors
- Full afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks
- Racing newspapers
- Race card
- Reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests)
- Plasma televisions
- Event documentation
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 16th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day one from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/3f |
| 14:00 |
The Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 14:40 |
The McCoys Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Registered as the Fred Winter – Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
3m 1f |
| 16:00 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Sun Racing Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 4f |
| 17:20 |
 The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase) (Class 2) |
3m abt 6f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 17th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day two from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 5f |
| 14:00 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m abt 1f |
| 14:40 |
The Cup Handicap Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 5f |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (A Limited Handicap) |
3n abt 5 1/2f |
| 16:00 |
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 16:40 |
The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap) |
Abt 2m |
| 17:20 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 18th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day three from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) |
2m 4 1/2f |
| 14:40 |
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 16:00 |
The Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) |
2m 4 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
Abt 3m |
| 17:20 |
The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 19th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day four from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:00 |
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:40 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 16:00 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 17:20 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival 2027 – Long Run Private Box Corporate Hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse
The annual Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious and iconic race meetings on the horse racing calendar, and this is no different this year, with the event set to make its long-awaited return to Cheltenham Racecourse in March 2027.
This famous event will be an incredible day out for you and your guests/clients, as well as your family and friends. So, why not go ahead and enhance your experience of the day(s) that you spend at the Cheltenham Festival further in 2027 with our Eventmasters Long Run Private Box VIP Hospitality Package?
This package has plenty to offer, including, but not limited to, a complimentary bar of beers wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four course luncheon with wines and liquors, a full afternoon tea, racing newspapers, a race card, and reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests).
We are delighted to offer this VIP Hospitality Package for all four days of enthralling racing action, from Tuesday, 16th March to Friday, 19th March 2027 (TBC). This superb and luxurious package offers you access to what is an intimate hospitality facility that caters for a party of 40 guests throughout your day.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be four spectacular, action-packed days of thrilling horse racing action at the 2027 Cheltenham Racecourse than with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Long Run Private Box FAQs – Cheltenham Festival
Where is the Long Run Private Box located at Cheltenham Racecourse for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival?
The Long Run Private Boxes are located on the third floor of the Grandstand. It is a track facing facility with superb views of the final two fences and the finishing straight at the Cheltenham Festival at the iconic Cheltenham Festival across three days from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th March 2027 (TBC).
What is included in the VIP Long Run Private Box Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
Our VIP Long Run Private Box Hospitality Package has plenty to offer you and your guests/clients for all five days of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival in 2027.
This package includes an intimate private box hospitality facility, club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four course luncheon with wines and liquors, a Full Afternoon Tea, a complimentary bar serving beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as racing newspapers, a race card, reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests), Plasma televisions, and event documentation.
How many guests can the VIP Long Run Private Box accommodate on each day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival?
The VIP Long Run Private Box can accommodate a party of up to 40 guests at any one time on each day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival. You and your guests/clients will not miss a moment of the action, enjoying the racing in comfort and style.
What is the itinerary for the VIP Long Run Private Box Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
Our sample itinerary for the day will help guide you and your clients through the 2027 Cheltenham Festival.
Gates will open at 10:30 a.m., with the facility opening, followed by morning coffee and biscuits upon arrival at 10:45 a.m. The multi-course lunch will then be served early in the afternoon at 12:15 ahead of the first race that starts just over an hour later at 13:20.
The feature race will take place at 16:00, with afternoon tea served promptly at 16:25. The final race will follow later at 5:20 p.m. Carriages will depart at 18:15, allowing you to leave the facility and the racecourse itself.
What is the official dress code for the Long Run Private Box at the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
The dress code for the Long Run Private Box VIP Hospitality facility at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Cheltenham Festival is smart casual, a minimum. For example, most male guests often wear a collared shirt and a tie, and you may need to wrap up warm, though this is dependent on the weather conditions.
Please note that fancy dress is NOT permitted in the hospitality, the restaurant facilities, or in the club enclosure. However, fancy dress is allowed in other areas as long as the outfit is not offensive. The racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry if necessary.
What is included in the menu for the Long Run Private Box at the 2027 Cheltenham Festival?
Below is a sample menu of what you can expect during your four-course luncheon in your VIP Long Run Private Box throughout the day at the upcoming 2027 Cheltenham Festival.
Starter: Smoked Chalk Stream Trout with blini, roe, and wasabi aioli.
Main: Rump of Lamb with smoked carrot, cauliflower cheese, greens, and mead jus.
Dessert: Chaxhill Red Apple Delice with caramel and maple.
The Cheltenham Cheeseboard comes with apricots, grapes, chutney, and biscuits.
An offering of Fresh Hobbs House Bakery bread and butter also accompanies this food.
How can I contact Eventmasters regarding the Long Run Private Box Hospitality for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival?
There are several ways you can get in touch with us at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality regarding our Long Run Private Box VIP Hospitality Package for the Cheltenham Festival in 2027.
You can either contact us via our online form at the bottom of this page or call our dedicated sales team on 0121 233 6500. They will be happy to assist you.
