Punchestown Festival
3 NIGHT TOUR
27th - 30th April 2026
Tour Information
Package Price: €910 pp sharing a room / €1450 pp Single Traveller
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Monday 27th April staying at the excellent 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel in Straffan. Enjoy the exciting experience of racing at Naas on Monday evening and two of the best days racing at the Punchestown Festival .
Our Punchestown Racing Tour starts on Monday with a visit to Naas Racecourse for our sponsored race day. Tuesday begins with our Punchestown Preview Show in the morning before we depart to Punchestown and the day 1 feature, the Champion Chase. Wednesday morning we visit the iconic Irish National Stud before departing to Punchestown for the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup. after racing we return to the Hotel to enjoy the Gold Cup Hooley and BBQ where you'll be entertained into the night. A fabulous tour with all transport and tickets included with our expert staff looking after you from the moment you arrive.
What You Need To Know
Hotel Information
The 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel is one of Ireland's premier 4* Blue Book Hotels. Ideally located in Straffan, just 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and only 25 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse. Barberstown Castle Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the very comfortable en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need and would expect from a 4* luxury hotel. Our Classic Bedrooms are available as Double - with 1 x King Size Bed, Twin with 2 Separate beds, and upgrades to Deluxe Rooms (slightly larger) and 4 Poster Suites (30% larger with seating areas) may be available at additional cost and on request.
Food is a major factor at Barberstown with many casual and fine dining experiences to enjoy. Afternoon Tea in the Garden Bar is a lovely treat. Naas Town is the social hub of the festival where all the lively Apres Racing action is, with many great local bars and restaurants, all within a short taxi ride from the Hotel.
Included With This Package
Day 1
Monday 27th April
Arrivals Day- Our driver will collect you from Dublin Airport (if required) and take you to your Hotel to check in. At 4pm our coaches depart for Naas Races and our sponsored race day. After racing concludes we will return you to the hotel.
Day 2
Tuesday 28th April
Your morning is free until 11am when we begin our famous Punchestown Preview Show festuring top jocks and trainers, all hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. A fun and informative way to run through the races. After the show it is off to Punchestown to enjoy the first day of the festival which includes the Champion Chase as its feature.
Day 3
Wednesday 29th April
After breakfast we will depart to the fabulous Irish National Stud, after the tour concludes we will return you back to the Hotel for a quick break before we depart to Punchestown Races for the Gold Cup and several other top class contests. After racing we will return you to the hotel to get ready for our famous Gold Cup Hooley and BBQ where our professional celtic musicians and dancers will entertain you into the night.
Day 4
Thursday 30th April
After breakfast we will transport you back to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.
Additions
To This Tour
You are welcome to add Golf, Additional nights and Hospitality for one or more days of this tour. Why not "Fly In" to the races on our own Helicopters for the extra special treat. Just let us know what you'd like to add and we will get back to you with a quotation.
Booking Information
When you book with us we take a €100 refundable deposit (per booking not per guest). Your account balance is due no later than 40 days before your first arrival date. Your booking is safe with our Low deposit payment and 100% Refund Guarantee. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see exactly what you want please do Call Us or Email us and we will build a Punchestown Festival Package to perfectly suit you.
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WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING
" 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. Thank you for everything " Tracey