Where are the Family Racedays in May?
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With a couple of Bank Holidays in May, there are plenty of fun-filled Family Racedays.
Check out the racecourses’ websites for full details. Entry and entertainment for kids is free at most of the fixtures.
Here’s a look at all those fixtures in May.
Hamilton
Aspire Cleaning & Facilities Family Raceday, Sunday 3 May
The Scottish track kicks off its season with a heap of family fun. There will be a huge variety of kids’ activities to enjoy.
Salisbury
Fitzdares Bank Holiday Weekend Family Race Day, Sunday 3 May
There will be a fun-filled afternoon with the younger racegoers entertained by roaming dinosaurs, a mini funfair and other activities.
Bath
May Day Family Fun Day, Monday 4 May
There’s an entertaining afternoon in prospect for all the family. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic (alcohol is not permitted) and enjoy all the activities, as well as some excellent racing.
Windsor
Big Bank Holiday Family Fun Day, Monday 4 May
A petting zoo, Lego speed ramp challenge and funfair are among the free family attractions. There’s added incentive to arrive early as there’s 50% off draught drinks for the first hour.
Warwick
Moore & Tibbits Family Fun Day, Monday 4 May
There’s a stack of fabulous activities on offer, including Nerf wars, penalty shootouts, circus skills and a helter skelter ride to compliment an afternoon’s jump racing.
Beverley
Family Fun Raceday, Monday 4 May
Come and meet friendly farm animals as part of Beverley’s Family Funday. An outdoor Games Zone will be packed with mini golf, giant Jenga and gladiator inflatable jousting, as well as a whole host of other activities.
Bangor
Family Fun Day, Saturday 16 May
Climbing walls, face painting and inflatables will be among a stack of activities for kids to enjoy on a day billed as Giggles, Games and Galloping.
Ripon
Traditional Family Day, Sunday 17 May
There will be plenty to entertain the younger members of the audience at Ripon’s Traditional Family day, to compliment an afternoon of Flat racing.
Fontwell
Family Festival Raceday, Sunday 24 May
Everyone’s favourite pups from PAW Patrol will help make sure the day is a real ‘bark’. There will be a chance to meet the stars, as well as a whole host of kids’ entertainment.
Uttoxeter
Pirate Takeover Family Fun, Sunday 24 May
There’s a loads of swashbuckling fun in store on a pirate-themed family day. There will bouncy castles, funfair rides and face painting, as well as pirate shows. Shiver me timbers, it’s going to be a good day.
Windsor
Football and K-POP Family Fun Day, Monday 25 May
Meet some friendly animals at the petting zoo before taking on the Lego speed ramp and an array of funfair rides on Windsor’s Bank Holiday fun day.
Huntingdon
Family Fest, Monday 25 May
Help Huntingdon celebrate its last fixture before a summer break at Family Fest. Watch the Shetland pony racing before heading for the inflatable assault course, pony hopper, fairground stalls and other fun-filled activities.
Redcar
Zetland Gold Cup Family Day, Monday 25 May
There’s no end of free family fun on one of Redcar’s biggest meetings of the season. On the track, the prestigious Zetland Gold Cup is the big race of the day.
Bevereley
Family Fun Raceday, Wednesday 27 May
Young sports fans are going to be in their element. There will be a meet and greet with Hull City mascots Rory and Amber, as well as a chance to take part in a crossbar challenge. There will also be inflatable games and a beat the keeper penalty shootout challenge.
Chester
Roman Day, Saturday 30 May
Younger visitors will be transporter back in time at Chester’s popular Roman Day. There will be gladiator bootcamps, Roman stunt shows and fascinating interactive learning, as well as other fun Roman-themed activities.
Nottingham
Family Fun Raceday, Sunday 31 May
Tackle an assault course, take part in a gladiator duel and put your football skills to the test in a shootout. It’s all on Nottingham’s Family Raceday, along with a petting zoo, 10ft slide and golf simulator.
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