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Chester Races - Edinburgh Gin Summer Saturday

Saturday 11 June
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Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of racing action at the height of the summer on the stunning Roodee.

You know Summer has arrived when it's time for Summer Saturday at Chester Racecourse. This social Saturday race day is always popular with racegoers and the chance to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather on the Roodee.

Both enthusiastic racing fans and those looking to up the style stakes flock from around the country to cheer on the contenders and enjoy an afternoon of sunshine.

Get there with Merseyrail

Get to Chester from anywhere on the Merseyrail network for £5.60. An All Area Day Saver costs just £5.60 for adults and £2.80 for Young People (aged 5 to 18) for unlimited travel on the Merseyrail network.

The Day Saver is valid from 9.30am weekdays and can be used throughout the day on weekends for unlimited travel on the Merseyrail network.

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Nearest Station

Chester station is the nearest station to Chester Racecourse. From Chester station you can catch the Chester City / Rail Circular bus service. The service runs every 6 minutes between Chester station and Chester City Centre and costs £1 per journey. Chester Racecourse is a 5 minute walk from Frodsham Street bus stop, along Eastgate Street and Watergate Street.

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*A Merseyrail Family Ticket covers up to a family of 5 for unlimited travel after 9.30am weekdays and all day on weekends and bank holidays. The ticket covers children aged 5 - 15 travelling with 1 or 2 adults.

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