Welsh Racing Festival Official Guest Partner

4 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGE

  Thursday 8th - Monday 12th October 2026

Join us, and Race and Stay Ambassador Daryl Jacob, on a very special 4 Night Race and Stay tour this Autumn staying at the fabulous Luxury 4* Delta Hotels St. Pierre Country Club Less than 10 minutes away from Chepstow Racecourse. An excellent Hotel, and location, to enjoy an extended weekend break as we kick off the UK National Hunt season in style at the Welsh Racing Festival with an unforgettable 3-days of top class jump racing at Chepstow. Exciting top-tier events to savour including the Grade 2 Persian War Novices’ Hurdle and the prestigious Welsh Champion Hurdle. With 8 Races each day, live music and entertainment, the new Dragonbet sponsored Welsh Racing Festival is the ultimate weekend.

Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival. Our exclusive Tour Packages give you the chance to really get behind the scenes of Welsh Racing with a stable tour at Christian Williams succesful yard. You can also add Racecourse Hospitality, Golf and anything you may wish after you book. It is easy to book with us securely online, over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.

To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details. If you do not see a package that suits you please do contact us and we will build a Race and Stay package exclusively for you.

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WHATS INCLUDED

  • 4 Nights 4* St Pierre Country Club
  • Breakfast each morning
  • All Tour Transport
  • 3 Days Premier Enclosure Admission
  • Christian Williams Stable Tour
  • Welcome Dinner & Preview Show
  • All local Taxes and VAT
  • Guest Managers looking after you

The Welsh Racing Festival takes place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2026.

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WHEN YOU BOOK

Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 01/09/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.

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AFTER YOU BOOK

Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.

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Day 1

 Thursday

Arrival at the Luxury 4* Delta Hotels St. Pierre Country Club to check in. This evening we will have a welcome dinner and our Welsh Racing Festival Preview show featuring Jocks and Racing personalities.

Day 2

 Friday

After breakfast we depart for an exciting stable tour of top trainer Christian Williams racing stables less than 50 minutes away. After the tour we will depart back to the Hotel to change ready for our Departure to Chepstow Racecourse for the first of our 3 days racing.

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Day 3

 Saturday

After breakfast your morning is free before we transport you to for the second days racing at Chepstow featuring the Wadsell Group Silver Trophy . You can also upgrade your ticket to Hospitality at an additional €140pp if required.

Day 4

 Sunday

After breakfast your morning is free before we transport you to for the last days racing. You can also upgrade your ticket to Hospitality at an additional €140pp if required.

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Information

This tour is limited to 20 guests only and will sell out quickly so early booking is recommended. You can tailor this tour to suit your own preferences.

Chepstow

Chepstow is a town that seamlessly blends the best of both old and new. A fabulously historic area to tour around, a former medieval stronghold, it boasts a Norman castle situated in a strategic location overlooking the River Wye. Explore the Wye Valley and Vale of Usk, a borderland steeped in history where King Arthur reigned, Romans bathed, Normans settled, pilgrims worshiped, and Turner sketched.

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On ARRIVAL

Directions to the Hotel can be found here: Car Parking is free for residents. Please go to Hotel reception and check in Your booking is under the lead guest name. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready.

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OUR GUEST DESK

Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there at least 1 hour before we depart for tours or racing on all three days. This is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible.

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YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT

St Pierre Country Club rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.

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EATING AND DRINKING

Immerse yourself in a family-friendly atmosphere as you visit the Cast Iron Bar & Grill. Feast on an array of wholesome British dishes. You can also savour the time-honoured tradition of Afternoon Tea. Alternatively, unwind and recharge with a leisurely coffee or lunch at the Trophy Bar.

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SPA & LEISURE

The Spa The Beauty Rooms feature a wide range of soothing spa services, guaranteed to relax you. Our hotel gym offers cardio equipment, weight training machines, hand weights and skill tools. The swimming pool and Jacuzzi are also available for our guests to use during their stay.

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ST PIERRE GOLF

Delta Hotels St. Pierre Country Club in Chepstow provides a golf experience unlike any other. With two championship courses which feature unique designs and are in immaculate condition. A 12-bay floodlit golf academy with an open-air grass driving range and putting green, chipping greens and bunker area.

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A UNIQUE RACECOURSE

Chepstow Racecourse has it all – beautiful countryside, a friendly, charming atmosphere and an impressive racing pedigree. Superbly located between Bristol and Cardiff and close to the M4, M48 and M5 with excellent links to many parts of the UK, the picturesque Wye Valley provides a striking backdrop to 440 acres of historic parkland.

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THE RACES

Day One of the Welsh Racing Festival features The Dragonbet Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) & the The Dragonbet Veteran's Chase. Day 2 features a thrilling lineup of quality jump racing with live music featuring after racing. Day 3 features the Fragonbet Welsh Champion Hurdle and several ofther top class contests.

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RACE TRANSPORT

Your transport is included in this tour package. At the races the coach will get as close as possible to the main entrance and where the coach drops you off is where you'll catch the coach back to the hotel 40 minutes after racing concludes. Your guest manager will be on hand to assist on the outward and inbound journeys.

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TICKETS & HOSPITALITY

Please collect your race tickets from your Guest Manager before departing each day. Your tickets are the 3 Day Admission with access to the Premier Enclosure on all 3 days. You can also upgrade to our VIP Private Suite Racecourse Hospitality on one, two or all days if required.

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AT THE RACES

All 3 days will be very busy but great fun. At Chepstow there are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstands. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and a Live Band after racing and if you'd prefer to stay on for the evening entertainment just let us know.

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WHAT TO WEAR

There is no formal dress code but no sportswear or anything offensive. For the Ladies, if you want to “glam up for the day” please do so, but do also dress for the weather. For the Gents, smart casual always works in all areas but the main rule is to be comfortable and warm in what you are wearing.

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