PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
Saturday 1st May 2027
WEEKENDER EXPERIENCE
From €199 per person
Race and Stay are the ONLY official Guest Partner for the Punchestown Festival. Our exclusive Punchestown Festival Weekender Experience is now live. Just perfect for groups of any size in Your Choice of Hotel with all transport included.
All of our packages include Saturday Night Hotel accommodation, breakfast on Sunday morning and Return racecourse transport as standard but you can enhance your day at the races with a top class hospitality package and go racing in style and comfort. The exclusive Panoramic Restaurant serves a 4 course a la carte menu overlooking the racecourse, or the more casual and lively, Champions Pavilion package includes a grazing menu, DJ, comfy seating and great views of the final fence. These will be available soon.
You can easily book the package you want right here. 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 (based on 2 guests sharing a room). 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 cannot see the exact package you want please do contact us and we will build a perfect package exclusively for you.
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Weekender Race and Stay Packages include
You can also select a Hospitality Package instead of Admission after you book
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Our most Popular Packages.
4* GLENROYAL HOTEL
Maynooth, County Kildare
25 minutes from Punchestown
From Only €199 pp
4* OSPREY HOTEL
Naas, County Kildare
10 minutes from Punchestown
From Only €229 pp
4* LAWLORS HOTEL
Naas, County Kildare
10 minutes from Punchestown
From Only €249 pp
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Racecourse Hospitality
Racecourse Dining
Coming Soon
We have a variety of options to suit all guests from Private Suites to fabulous Restaurant options. Packages will be released soon but they sell out very quickly once available so please email us now for more information
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Exclusive Special Offers
THE ULTIMATE PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
4 NIGHT TOUR
25th - 29th April 2027
What an exclusive tour we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 4 Night Punchestown Festival experience staying at the excellent 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel. Our Tour includes a stable visit with Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Lunch at The Lord Bagenel and a VIP tour of The Irish National Stud. Not only that but enjoy the best 2 days racing at Punchestown and a VIP day at Naas races in our sponsors suite on Monday night. As part of our unique experience we will invite you into the parade ring for our sponsored Grade 1 Champion Bumper on Gold Cup day. Couple all this with Our racing Preview Show, great guest service and all transport included.
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Useful Info
Things You Need to Know
Punchestown Festival Races
Punchestown Festival runs from Tuesday 27th April to Saturday 1st May 2027. Racegoers love the first 3 days. Tuesday, for the iconic Punchestown Champion Chase. Wednesday for the Punchestown Gold Cup, the highlight of the week, and Thursday For the Stayers Hurdle. If you are going for more of a party type experience then Friday and Saturday are for you. With valuable prizes on offer more UK runners are attending which makes the races even more exciting.
Punchestown - Day 1
Tuesday 27th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
The first day of the festival includes the Champion Chase and several other Graded Races to enjoy.
Punchestown - Day 2
Wednesday 28th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup and several other Grade 1 contests.
Punchestown - Day 3
Thursday 29th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today features the Stayers Hurdle and other valuable races on the card .
Punchestown - Day 4
Friday 30th April
Coach Departs 13:45pm
First Race 15:40pm
Last Race 19:30pm
Coach Departs 20:10pm
Today features the Irish Champion Hurdle and is also Ladies Day.
Punchestown - Day 5
Saturday 1st May
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the finale of the festival week with many high class races to enjoy.
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What our Guests Say
Testimonials
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
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