Aintree Racecourse has announced a new centre-course enclosure for the 2027 Randox Grand National Festival. Named The Inner Circle, it will give racegoers a different view of the racing, with dedicated facilities and entertainment throughout the day.
What The Inner Circle offers
The enclosure will have limited capacity and include indoor and outdoor spaces, unreserved seating, food and drink outlets, bars, betting facilities and live entertainment. Racegoers will stay within The Inner Circle during racing, with access to the Festival Zone available once the day's action on the track has finished.
Dickon White, Regional Director North West at The Jockey Club, said: “Each year we take on board customer feedback to understand where we can improve and develop the experience at the Randox Grand National Festival.
“In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that general admission customers are looking for more choice and new ways to experience the event, so we’re responding to that demand with something genuinely new and unique.
“The Inner Circle brings that feedback to life, giving racegoers the chance to experience the racing from a new perspective right from the centre of the course.
“It’s a completely new way to experience the atmosphere and excitement of the Randox Grand National Festival.”
Tickets and festival dates
The new addition follows customer feedback, highlighting growing demand for more premium experiences within general admission areas. The Inner Circle will operate across all three days of the Randox Grand National Festival, with tickets starting from £136.
The festival will return to Aintree Racecourse from Thursday, April 8, to Saturday, April 10 2027. Ladies Day takes place on Friday, April 9, and Grand National Day on Saturday, April 10. The famous Grand National race is scheduled to start at 4pm on the Saturday.
