Cheltenham racecourse is located at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire and sits in 350 acres in the lee of the Cotswold hills. Most famous for its National Hunt (jumps) racing showcase, the Cheltenham Festival, held in early spring, the course also host a range of other meetings in the National Hunt calendar.
The racecourse underwent a £45m redevelopment in 2015, including a new five-and-a-half storey grandstand (pictured). It was unveiled to the public on Friday, 13 November 2015, with Princess Anne conducting the official opening the same day. As well as viewing and areas for owners and trainers and annual members, the new stand hosts two new bars.
Other improvements made to the course as part of the redevelopment work included a refurbished weighing room, a new first aid room and a new crescent walkway to assist racegoers’ mobility behind the grandstand and offer additional viewing of the parade ring.
As well as top class National Hunt racing, Cheltenham racecourse also hosts a range of other events from darts to a festival for comic fans.
Cheltenham Racecourse is the dream destination for racehorse owners and trainers alike, not to mention punters looking for a great day out. Horse & Hound spent a day at Cheltenham with National Hunt trainer Ben Pauling to find out what happens behind-the-scenes
The 39-year-old beat famous faces during a charity race at Cheltenham which helped raise vital funds
The two gold medallists are to show off some alternative skills tonight and tomorrow
Ali's big race day is tomorrow — find out how her final preparations have been progressing
Ali talks us through why she has "roughly the same emotional stability as a pre-pubescent teenager" at the moment
Our pick of properties within easy reach of Cheltenham Racecourse — from a Cotswold estate to a substantial farm
We catch up with Ali Dane as she continues her journey to learn how to race ride in time for the Champions Willberry Charity Race at Cheltenham on 20 April 2017
Meet Ali Dane and join her on her journey as she embarks on a great challenge to learn how to race ride in time for the Champions Willberry Charity Race at Cheltenham on 20 April 2017
The National Hunt trainer reflects on what has been a turbulent week for racing
More than 600 riders applied to take part in a race in aid of Willberry Wonder Pony and the Bob Champion Cancer Trust at Cheltenham next spring
The jockey is expected to remain in hospital for the "foreseeable future" after sustaining multiple fractures on the first day of the International
Riders are invited to apply to take part in the race, which will be held at Cheltenham next spring in aid of Willberry Wonder Pony
The racehorse trainer paid tribute to his horse of a lifetime after retiring the gelding at Cheltenham
The organisers had to contend with false claims online leading up to the start of The Open meeting
If you fancy the idea of living on the doorstep of the home of National Hunt racing, take a look at these great equestrian homes on the market near Cheltenham racecourse
AP McCoy performed a dressage demo with Charlotte Dujardin at Cheltenham
“Being AP” is set to be released on 23 November
The 20-time champion jockey, who retired earlier this year, will be under the tutelage of Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin
The Gloucestershire racecourse's new grandstand will be revealed on the first day of The Open
