Friday 18th April 2025
gates open
11:15 (TBC)
first race
13:15 (TBC)
last race
16:45 (TBC)
race type
Flat
races
6 to 8
going
Join us at Newcastle Racecourse this for Good Friday in 2025.
With £1 million of prize money on offer for the Finals Day across the six-race categories, this is not only Newcastle’s richest fixture of the season but the richest all-weather race day staged in Europe, as well as one of the richest race days in the UK!
If you're looking for things to do on Good Friday in Newcastle - fun ideas for a family day out or a Friday event to kick start the Easter weekend – Finals Day on Friday18th April is an Easter day out that children and adults will both enjoy.
A fun-filled day out for your Good Friday, there will be thrilling horseraces with entries battling it out to win a share of the record £1m total prize pot across each of the six All-Weather Championship final categories. It doesn't matter if you've never been racing before, the atmosphere as horses gallop towards the finishing line is infectious and you'll soon be cheering along.
The Finals Day on Good Friday is a fantastic idea for fun days out with the family this Easter. Kids will love watching the horses up-close and this is a great value day out with the kids, as under 18s get FREE entry!
Our entertainment for 2025 is set to be a real treat, tune in for our entertainment announcement. In 2024 we had
🎡 FREE Funfair 🎨 Face painter (chargeable) 🎈 Pet balloons (chargeable) 🐣 Easter Egg giveaways handed out by Peter Rabbit 🦸♂️ Walkaround Characters/Meet and Greets: Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Stitch, Minni & Micky Mouse 🐴 Meet Sam the Pony 🎮 Gaming Van - play video games throughout the day 🏃 Super Mario themed race after the last race
A great Good Friday event for groups of friends and people looking to celebrate the start of the long bank holiday weekend, the atmosphere will be second to none.
Get ready to soak it up amongst cheering fans and racing royalty, as the eyes of the sport will be focussed on this huge horse racing occasion, celebrating the best of All-Weather racing.
Tickets for the All-Weather Finals day at Newcastle racecourse are expecting to be very popular! Don't miss out! Book in advance to get the best prices.
Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Grab a fantastic value ticket, food and drink bundle
- Admission ticket & raceday programme
- Welcome drink (pint of Carlsberg or a soft drink)
- Traditional pie
- Great access to all of the action on and off the track
* Must be booked at least two months in advance. Limited availability.
Access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with views of the racing action including the parade ring.
Early Bird tickets save you £££'s
Access the premium areas on course, best bars and best views of racing as well as any live entertainment.
Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting, such as a 'Happy Anniversary,' will be featured in the racecard.
Let us know your message (of up to 20 words) at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending to racingnorth@arenaracingcompany.co.uk
Limited availability
