Cartmel Races has announced details of its 2023 season with the return of May Bank Holiday racing and an exciting ABBA-inspired night of summer music.
Super troupers Björn Again hitting the stage at Cartmel Racecourse for what promises to be a joyous night in June.
This year, racing will be back in full swing and the May Bank Holiday weekend will be once again one of the highlights of the season at the stunning Cumbrian course in the south Lakes.
The racing season starts on Saturday, May 27 followed by meetings on Monday, 29 and Wednesday, 31 and tickets are already on sale.
It’s not just the racing that’s back – there will be a plethora of fun-filled days with a carnival atmosphere providing plenty of dates for families to come and enjoy.
Known for its welcoming, friendly vibe, at Cartmel families and people of all ages can enjoy the fun fair, grab a picnic or even have a barbecue.
Racecourse director Geraldine McKay said: “We’re really excited to be welcoming back racegoers for our 2023 season.
“Cartmel really is a course like no other, partly thanks to our beautiful location, but also because of the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that our visitors help create.
“As usual we’ve got a host of delicious food and drink options, trade stalls and the funfair, all of which make for a fantastic day out for families.”
Cartmel is known for its buzzing atmosphere and this year is no exception. Following concerts by David Gray and Ricky Wilson last year, renowned act Björn Again will be performing some of ABBA’s biggest hits on Friday, June 30.
It will be a night to sing along to your favourite ABBA songs and boogie. Racegoers are also being encouraged to dress up for the occasion and help Bjorn Again crank up the party atmosphere as they perform the Swedes’ classic hits.
The Björn Again show, which they are bringing to Cumbria, has amassed 5,300 performances in 73 countries in 31 years.
Almost half of the people who head to Cartmel do so as part of a holiday and stay in a motorhome or caravan; however spaces are already sold out for the whole season.
Now might be the time to make your reservations in the restaurant as tables are filling up fast and there are only a few places available.
This does not mean that you will not be able to grab a bite to eat, however. There will be a host of food and drink stands, a funfair and a new tipi where you will be able to get under cover and find a little shade.
Gates will open at 9am on all race days and, for those who aren’t bringing their own picnic, the Louis Roederer Restaurant will open at 11.30am.
Dates for the diary:
Racing will be on the following days: Saturday, May, 27; Monday, May, 29; Wednesday, May, 31
(evening meeting); Friday, June, 30; Sunday, July, 2; Saturday, July, 22; Monday, July, 24;
Saturday, August, 26; Monday, August, 28;
