COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT: Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival The Prime Minister’s confirmation that formal Covid-19 restrictions ended on Monday 19 July means that the remainder of the York season looks set to operate in a far more familiar, effectively “normal” manner. This includes racing at York for our flagship Festival, 18-21 August.
As the Prime Minister stressed, the coming weeks will require a significant degree of personal responsibility. Our recommendations for your safety and the safety of others, are set out the following Covid-19 Code of Conduct – please observe it.
• The wider advice remains that taking up the offer of a vaccination will make a significant difference to nationwide infection rates;
• Do not travel to York Racecourse if you have any Covid-19 symptoms, or feel unwell, or have been instructed to self-isolate by Test & Trace team. A full refund is offered in these circumstances
• Whilst there is no formal requirement to prove a negative lateral flow test or evidence of vaccination on arrival, our message is that all racegoers voluntarily do a self-administered Lateral Flow Test on the day of, or on the day before, racing for their own peace of mind
• Where possible, please travel to York Racecourse in private transport, walk or cycle - there is ample free parking on arrival and cycle racks on Grandstand Road (under the white footbridge) and adjacent to the Sir Henry Cecil Gates. If using public transport please continue to observe your personal responsibilities and follow the direction of the transport provider.
• The legal requirement for social distancing may have been lifted however the Government advice is to continue to take personal responsibility in this area.
• Government guidance to individuals regarding face coverings is that these are advisable when indoors or in a busy area. Please be aware that this is Government guidance to individuals, so as a venue we recommend racegoers wear a facing covering when inside our grandstands or in a busy area. To make racegoers aware in advance, we will not be mandating racegoers to wear face coverings when inside or in busy areas – rather it is encouraged and recommended.
• Our close contact team, such as those in the restaurants or in busy indoor positions, will be asked to wear a face covering.
• The normal York dress code for County Stand racegoers will apply for remaining racedays – gentlemen in the County Stand are expected to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. If a heatwave day is forecast, York Racecourse will advise County Stand racegoers that jackets are not required, via our website and digital channels. • It will be possible to place a bet with William Hill or tote on a both a cash and cashless basis. Some on-course bookmakers have the ability to take cashless bets alongside cash bets.
• Please regularly wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and then disposing of any used tissues appropriately. Please bring and use your own hand sanitiser. There will be a number of hand sanitiser stations around York Racecourse for you to use regularly as well.
• Please observe the designated one-way routes and tidal flow systems that will remain in some places
• Follow all signage and the instructions of our team, officials or any emergency service personnel present at York Racecourse. We are all simply trying to keep you safe and keep us racing.
• Do not try to access areas of York Racecourse that are closed off or designated for participants.
• Make sure other members of your group have read and understood these guidelines.
Thank you so much for your support and co-operation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Knavesmire.
Ctd/ EXPERIENCE GUIDE: Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival Please read this in conjunction with the formal Code of Conduct.
• Amongst the additional entertainment of the week will be;
o Ebor Fashion Lawn, on all four days
o Two welcoming bands on Stands side
o A feel-good band playing after racing near the Champagne lawns
• In response to the current climate we have made it easy to buy your food and drinks in a cashless manner, that does mean a limited number of outlets will not be accepting cash at this time.
• A summary of what will be open on the day, though perhaps operating in a slightly different manner, will be the:
o Parade Ring and Pre Parade Ring viewing;
o main champagne lawns, including the Veuve Clicquot lawn;
o Moët Pavilion & roof terrace;
o John Carr Terrace under the giant canopy;
o Princess Mary Bar, serving boxed seafood platters, salad boxes and sandwiches;
o Edwardian Weighing Room operating as both a bar and serving light refreshments
o Melrose Club Lounge, please enquire about availability for an upgrade @£95 to [email protected]
o Premier Racing Lounge, please enquire about availability for an upgrade @£50 to [email protected]
o Eat Between Our Races bistro on the ground floor of the Ebor Stand;
o Gimcrack Restaurant - serving a wonderful three course lunch (£36.50) and afternoon tea (£12), with a “sparkling” option. No need to book - first come, first served;
o Gimcrack Stand ground floor Alcoves Bars;
o All bars in the Ebor Stand;
o Ebor Stand fifth floor dining (open to serve the “meal deal” offers);
o NEW: County Stand Garden, set on the inside of the course with a view back towards the grandstands, offering both a further chance to enjoy the fresh air or some wet weather cover. Full bar, seating, tote betting, big screen and nearby toilets.
o All bars on the ground floor of the Knavesmire Stand, some with provision to takeaway to an outside seat;
o Knavesmire ground floor restaurant, adapted to current times in terms of menu.
o Multiple external bars in the Knavesmire Courtyard, including a large fast serve bar to the south of the main stand;
o An extended range of “good food to go”: fish ‘n’ chips, coffees, ice cream, sweet shop, freshly baked pizzas, locally baked Ged Bell pork pies, Yorkshire burgers from the John Carr Griddle, etc;
o Bustardthorpe Stand, including the Theakston Cask Ale Bar;
o Roberto Bar at the southern end of the site, although a lawned area will be available with seated tables;
o Starting Stalls courtyard bar;
o Additional temporary bar on Bustardthorpe Lawn (weather dependent);
o betting options include tote betting, the three William Hill betting shops located on the ground floor of both the Knavesmire Stand as well as in the Bustardthorpe Stand
o bookmakers – in their traditional Rings, in front of the Knavesmire & Bustardthorpe Stands and in Clocktower Enclosure;
o two giant screens opposite the stands, plus seven external screens;
o Parent & Toddler Room with adjacent baby friendly toilet, next to the Marble Entrance.
• A limited number of places will not be in operation on the upcoming racedays due to the physical nature of the facilities
o Dante Suite, as it is used by raceday sponsors.
• Key timings for the events are as below:
All days
Gate Opening 11am
First Race 1.50pm
Last Race 5.20pm
Event close time 7.30pm
• York Racecourse is proud to have been a part of its local community since 1731 and asks that racegoers please respect our neighbours, especially in regard to noise when leaving the site.
Thank you for your understanding if these plans have to be amended at short notice.
We look forward to welcoming you back to York Racecourse. For any questions, please email [email protected]