Henry Cecil Open Weekend
Henry Cecil Open Weekend
The Henry Cecil Open Weekend provides a fantastic weekend for all the family to go behind the scenes of the British horseracing’s HQ, where you can meet the town’s equine superstars and gain access to a variety of equine facilities for tours, activities and demonstrations.
The Museum will be playing host to the Retraining Racehorses Showing Classes in the Peter O’Sullevan Arena on Saturday 21st September between 10.30am and 3pm, as well as an exclusive opportunity to join celebrity miniature Shetland, Jack Brook and owner Ali Stearn as they read their brand-new book. Tickets are FREE, but must be pre-booked. Click here to get yours.
General admission to the Museum is discounted to £5 for adults for those who have purchased an Open Weekend Ticket.
MEET FORMER CHAMPION SPRINTER BATTAASH
Former champion sprinter Battaash will be making a welcome return to the Museum! Retired in 2021 at the age of seven, Battaash, owned by Shadwell Estates and trained by Charlie Hills, won 13 of his 25 starts including four Group 1’s over 6 seasons. He displayed a record- breaking win in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York in 2019 and his total career winnings amounted to over £1.7million. Any visitor wearing an Open Weekend wristband and purchasing the discounted £5 admission fee will be able to meet him at the National Horseracing Museum approximately on the hour, from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, 21st September, and approximately on the hour from 10am – 4pm on Sunday, 22nd September.
To find out more, or to book your Henry Cecil Open Weekend tickets click here.
Event Information
Date:
Saturday 21st September - Sunday 22nd September 2024
Time:
10am - 5pm
Price:
£5 Admission for HCOW Ticket Holders
