If you're ever in Liverpool during April each year, you do not want to miss the annual John Smith's Grand National horse racing event at Aintree - home to the biggest steeplechase in the world. To watch the main race on TV is always going to be different to being there live. The National Meeting runs for 3 days: Thursday being Liverpool Day, Friday being Ladies Day and Saturday being the Grand Finale. Friday and Saturday are the busiest. A standard ticket to enter Tattersalls would cost you around £16 but does not gain you entrance to inside the racecourse (only in and around specific areas. Prices are expensive to see any race but if you are passionate about horses and/or gambling, this is a very popular and well known event in the horseracing calendar. There are a variety of high-class restaurants/bars as well as gift shops and snack kiosks around the site. The atmosphere is just electric on main race day and I would suggest getting there early avoid queues. read more

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Liverpool is home to the John Smith's Grand National every April, and it is a must in the Liverpool calendar. I'm not a big horse racing fan or gambler but the atmosphere at Aintree is amazing - nothing like watching it on the tele. I always put a bet on every year, I remember when I was about 7, my grandad always put 50p on each way for me, and I won!! I was running about shouting "I've won the Grand National", when in fact I'd won abut £7... Ah well, I was thrilled. Back to Aintree, aside from the Grand National they also host 4 race days a year. There is also a golf course nestled within the racecourse which I've heard is a test for any golder. The racecourse has had a £35 million refurb' and is looking very dapper these days, so if you're ever visiting Liverpool I definitely suggest a visit. read more

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I'm not big on horses or gambling really but I do love a good day out and this place definitely delivers one of them. You can't fail to be impressed by the size of this place and the course itself. It's all impeccably looked after and it's surprisingly easy to find your way around, even through the crowds. As you may expect there are plenty of bars, food, bookies and space to watch the races. We always go as a group and everyone has a great time, win or lose. Even better if the sun is shining. read more

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A fantastic racecourse :) As a girl from the Czech Republic I can imagine such splendour only in feverish dreams :) The guests are taken care of, as if they really wanted them to come again next time - in the Czech Republic it´s exactly the other way round :D No dirt, stalls with drinks everywhere, modern stands, ..... sure, it is more expensive, but it's an event. Beautiful stands and a walk about the track before the Grand National? So again: I'm a girl from Czech Republic, we can only dream about something like that before the Velka Pardubicka :D Fantastické závodiště :) Jako holka z Česka si takovou parádu dokážu představit jen v horečnatých snech :) O hosty se starají, jako kdyby vážně chtěli, aby přišli i příště - to je v Česku přesně naopak :D Čisto, všude stánky s nápoji, moderní tribuny, jasně je to dražší, ale je to událost. Krásné tribuny a procházka tratí před Velkou národní? Tak znovu: Jsem holka z Kotliny, o tom si před Velkou pardubickou můžeme nechat jen zdát :D read more

I have visited Aintree Racecourse a number of times, usually for Ladies Day or the Grand National; there is a fantastic atmosphere this time of year as the gamblers, beer drinkers and tantastic glitterati turn out in their thousands. While the course- the most challenging in the world- is very impressive, and the parade rings are well positioned and easily accessible, I was not very impressed with the indoor areas; obviously people come to watch the race so that's priority, but afterwards, there's nowhere to sit and drink- perhaps if you pay full whack and go upstairs it's very comfortable and luxurious, but downstairs with the poor folks it's distinctly lacking in glamour which is a bit depressing when you're all dressed up. Last time I visited it was unbelievably cold and there were no taxis whatsoever, our group of girls stood freezing for what seemed like forever. Unfortunately this is my main memory of Aintree! None of us were sensible enough to wear a coat or cardigan or arrange homeward travel beforehand so I'd recommend it! (The train station is not too far, but a fair walk in heels!! read more

For those who are not well into their racing - and I would consider myself one as a pound bet each way once year is hardly signs of confidence in my horsey knowledge or indeed any gambling addiction - most of us will forget about Aintree for 362 days of the year until the country is gripped with anticipation of one 4 mile race that lasts about 15 mins. For anyone who has ever visited the course you cannot fail to be impressed each time by the sheer scale of the venue as it eclipses both Anfield and Goodison and is open all year round for Race meetings as well as opening their bars and dining venues for private parties. read more

Not raving about this place makes me feel kind of guilty since I was given free tickets to attend during the Grand National weekend a couple of years ago. It's undeniable that the racecourse is cemented in history, it is after all home to one of the world's most famous races. It's just much smaller than I was expecting. Clustered round the finishing post where Red Rum was buried, a series of buildings play host to everything to do with the sport of kings, by which I mean there's packed, beer-soaked bars and betting shops and nothing else. Since I visited during its most rampant swell, the whole place was full to bursting point with skinheads in suits, which took away a lot of the appeal in my mind. Plus, I didn't win any damn money. Screw you, horses. read more

Aintree race course is probably world famous for its annual hosting of the Grand national once a year. Its a faboulous event were everyone get very dressed up and going down to bet on the horses and drink lots !!!! Aintree race Course the rest of the year hosts a lot of events and can cater for any kind of event with their private boxes and conference rooms which are buy far the best in the area.they also host Christmas parties and dinners for people who want somewhere different. The venue itself is stunning, the past few years they have been modernising it so it has been done up beautifully.They want Aintree Race Course to be the best race course in the country and have a five-year, £120 million investment programme which shows the commitment and how much has been put into it. read more

Home of the Grand National, Aintree Racecourse is the place to be if you love horses, betting, or simply want an authentic, fun, wholly British experience. Thousands of people from all over the world attend the John Smith's Grand National every April. Personally, my experience of the Aintree Racecourse was when I shared a stall at a craft fair held inside one of the stands during a family race day. As a craft fair venue, it's hard to say exactly how well it went since I sold a fair amount of items but my friend did not. The clientele had the money to spend, but they weren't really there to shop, they were there to watch a horse race, and if they intended to put any money down, most of it went down for bets or drinks. Still, the bar inside the stand meant we got a lot of traffic through, and we did break even on our table. Security and staff outside the buildings seemed a bit cranky, but I guess that's to be expected considering they are responsible for the safety of thousands of people, and a lot of rich and famous people at that. Bar staff inside the stand were very friendly, and also accommodating when we needed change for our craft stall. I would love to go back to Aintree to actually watch a race some day. Despite the aura of snobbery hovering around our table, it seemed like it would be fun to be part of all the fuss, and rooting for your favourite horse to win. (Or, as Eliza Doolittle would say, "to move [his] bloomin arse!") read more

Was here for the emmigrate event yesterday. Good layout and ideal for events and shows Plaque for red rum is very nice feature All the staff were friendly and helpful Lots of parking read more