Grand National Experience
Liverpool, Merseyside
Event Details
- Open:
- 26 may - 17 oct
- Admission:
- £N/a
- Category:
- Historic/Heritage
- Venue:
- Aintree Racecourse
- Website:
- Visit website
- Address:
- AINTREE RACECOURSE
Ormskirk Rd
Liverpool
Merseyside
L95AS - Phone:
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Now visitors can gain an insight into the home of the Worldīs greatest steeplechase - The Grand National - with a tour around the Aintree visitor centre.
The Visitor Centre gives the inside story of what jockeys wear under their colours; famous characters that added colour to the race including the King of Afghanistan and historic events which marked the history of a race which was considered to be suitable only for scoundrels.
VIP RECEPTION
A video feature of the great event.
THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS
Place your bets on a specially simulated Grand National Race.
WEIGHING ROOM
Sit in the jockeyīs Weighing-in chair and walk around the dressing room.
WINNERS ENCLOSURE
Experience what itīs like to be an Aintree winner by taking your place in the Winnerīs Enclosure.
THE ART OF THE GRAND NATIONAL
A unique collection of paintings and photography depicting the awesome event.
STABLES
Visit the famous Aintree stable yard and see where previous Grand National winners have been stabled. Many famous wins have placards above the doors.
RED RUMīs GRAVE & STATUE
Visit Red Rumīs resting place, located at the finishing post of the World famous Grand National course.
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