Guide to Hexham Racecourse
Hexham Racecourse has hosted National Hunt racing for more than 200 years. It’s known as a warm and friendly racecourse that hosts Jump Racing during the Flat Racing season.
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About Hexham Racecourse
National Hunt
History
Hexham has hosted National Hunt racing for more than 200 years. The racecourse itself was founded in 1890 by Charles William Chipchase Henderson, a keen sportsman whose Family founded the Durham Carpet Company.
Racing Colours
In 1907 ‘CWC’ as he was known, bought the racecourse land and made further improvements, including planting the copper beech hedge wings – which still remain today – and the window frames, guttering and all the buildings were painted blue and yellow in his racing colours. Almost 100 years after ‘CWC’ created Hexham Racecourse his great grandson Major Charles Enderby took over the course until 2016 when it was bought by Hexham and Northern Marts, another historic local company.
Warm and Friendly Reputation
Though it is high up on the moors at 800ft, with scenic views, it is renowned as a warm and friendly course. The most famous of the races held there is the Heart of All England steeplechase, which started in 1907.
Out of Season
Most its Jump races are held outside of the main National Hunt season, throughout the summer.
Important Races/Festivals
May – Heart of all England Maiden Hunters’ Chase
Directions
Hexham Racecourse, High Yarridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 2JP.
- Road: The course is just over a mile south of Hexham on the B6305.
- Rail: The nearest station is Hexham.
- Website: www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk
- Telephone: 01434 606881 or 604392.
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