4 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGE
1st - 5th July 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay very special trip this year arriving on Wednesday 1st July , staying at the excellent 4* Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Our tour includes a Special Tour of leading trainer Ger Lyons Stable on Thursday morning followed by a behind the scenes tour of Bellewstown Racecourse. On Friday we have orgainsed a special visit to Gavin Cromwell's, Danestown Yard followed by a break for Coffee and Pastries at the Bective Tea Rooms and a short tour of the impressive Bective Stud. These, coupled with a fabulous 3 days racing for the Bellewstown Festival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with all transport, breakfast and some meals included makes up into a fabulous, exciting tour package.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Tour Package starts from as low as €1020 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets, All Transport and the tours as described on this page. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Spa Sessions, Golf and much more when, or after, you book. Booking is safe and secure with us, online or 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.
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Tour Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Bellewstown Festival
The Bellewstown Festival takes place from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th July 2026. You are welcome to upgrade your tour and add Hospitality Packages, Extra Nights and more after you book.
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 01/06/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
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.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn
" Hi Martyn What an absolutely fantastic time we had. You and your team were amazing. The trips were fab; we met some great people and made friends we will keep in contact with. So many laughs, and so many memories made that will stay with us. Again thank you for everything." Tracey
Day 1
Wednesday 1st July
Our driver will collect you from Dublin Airport (if required) and take you to the 4* Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa to check in.
Day 2
Thursday 2nd July
After breakfast we depart for an exciting stable tour of top trainer Ger Lyons Summerhill Stables. After the tour we will depart back to the Hotel ready for our 3pm Departure to Bellewstown Racecourse before the first of our 3 days racing for the Festival. You can also upgrade your ticket to Hospitality at an additional €150pp if required.
Day 3
Friday 3rd July
After breakfast we will transport you to the fabulous stables of top trainer Gavin Cromwell for our tour. Then its on to Bective Stud for a short tour and break before our 3pm Departure for the second days racing. You can also upgrade your ticket to Hospitality at an additional €140pp if required.
Day 4
Saturday 4th July
After breakfast you'll have plenty of time to relax before we depart to Bellewstown Racecourse for the last day of racing. You can also upgrade your ticket to Hospitality at an additional €150pp if required.
Day 5
Sunday 5th JUly
After breakfast we will transport you back to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.
Day 6
Additions to this Tour
You are welcome to upgrade your tour and add Hospitality Packages, Extra Nights and more after you book. County Meath is also home to a large number of Championship Golf Courses that you may like to try during your stay. The whole of County Meath is a very historic part of Ireland with many ancient monuments and castles to visit and many enjoyable visitor attractions.
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. 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. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
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.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
Dunboyne Castle Guest 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.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 3 main food options at the Hotel. The Ivy Restaurant for an a la carte dining experience or The Terrace Lounge for a more casual option. The Sadlier Bar serves a fine selection of draught beers including Irish craft options, wines, liqueurs and the finest Irish whiskeys as well as a casual dining menu during bar opening hours.
SPA & LEISURE
The Spa at Dunboyne Castle emphasises beautiful and effective well-being journeys. Our Thermal Spa, range of treatments, rituals and packages offer a unique combination of natural, sustainable, supportive, organic and vegan options whilst also delivering facials and body treatments. For more information please go here:
CLOSE BY
Dunboyne Town is the social hub of the local area with a few excellent local bars and restaurants, all within a 5 minute stroll of the Hotel. A fabulously historic part of Ireland Dunboyne and The Boyne Valley offers amazing scenery, old castles, Neolithic tombs, Historic Monuments and much more to explore. You can arrange a rental car from the airport or Hotel
A UNIQUE RACECOURSE
Bellewstown is a unique and exciting racecourse with a long history. Located atop the Hill of Crockafotha, in County Meath. Made famous by King George III who sponsored The Kins Plate in 1780 and more latterly by legendary gambler Barney Curley who instigated the Yellow Sam plot in 1975 by blocking the use of the phone lines from the phone box still on site today.
BELLEWSTOWN RACES
The Summer Festival has three days of quality jump and flat races to enjoy. This tricky track has unique undualtions and a kink in the bend before the finish which often catches an inexperienced horse and rider out so course form can be key. The races take place each evening, usually starting about 5pm each day, and finish just before 9pm.
RACE TRANSPORT
On each day our coach departs for Bellewstown at 15:00. 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.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 14:30 each day. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Hospitality Guests will be escorted by our staff to the area they are booked into.
AT THE RACES
All 3 days will be very busy but great fun. At Bellewstown 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.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses 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 wearng.
BELLEWSTOWN HOSPITALITY
From € 120pp
Bellewstown Hospitality is a casual dining experience, albeit with excellent quality food and service. Located in the reserved Marquee close to the action. Our package includes a 3 course buffet dinner, Cash Bar, race card, pen and Guest tipster. Guests can book a table of 10 or be seated on shared tables of 10 or alternatively if smaller tables are available on table sizes to suit your group size.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the second week of June which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Bellewstown Festival please do email us HERE