John Lambies Doos Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thinking of going in March. Anyone been?, what's best airport to fly into from Glasgow ? And also places to stay? Hoping to go on the Friday (gold cup day); do you buy tickets at gate? Any help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Watson Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've never been but my guess would be the best way to do it is to see if there's anywhere doing package deals, like they do for the National. I'd imagine it's a bit pricey to arrange it all individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Bristol is the nearest airport but is miles out of town and still 30 miles or so from Cheltenham. Caledonian Travel do a trip.http://caledoniantravel.com/itineraries/3859-cheltenham-gold-cup-special-tattersalls-enclosure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspotter Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm going in March. Not entirely looking forward to it, but it's as a favour to a friend who has wanted to go for years. Staying in Birmingham, there's a train every hour to Cheltenham Spa which takes about 40 minutes. I don't think I could handle staying in Cheltenham itself even if I was willing to pay the going rate. Guinness Grandstand seats booked, so far the cost is just under £700 with train tickets to/from Birmingham still to be added, along with a weekly pass from Birmingham to Cheltenham. As far as I know, Best Mate Enclosure tickets are gone long before Gold Cup Day. Not sure about other parts of the racecourse. There are quite a few on here who go regularly, so you'll likely get some more comprehensive answers from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hotels in Cheltenham are extortionate but it’s handy and actually a good night out when the festival is on. For next year we’ve got a decent looking city centre apartment from Air bnb, which has worked out a lot cheaper than what we usually pay for a serviced apartment or hotel. Buy your tickets beforehand. We’re getting one of the full day packages for champions day, sit down meal, guaranteed seat, unlimited drink etc Grandstand tickets other days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broony88 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 13:47, trainspotter said: I'm going in March. Not entirely looking forward to it, but it's as a favour to a friend who has wanted to go for years. Staying in Birmingham, there's a train every hour to Cheltenham Spa which takes about 40 minutes. I don't think I could handle staying in Cheltenham itself even if I was willing to pay the going rate. Guinness Grandstand seats booked, so far the cost is just under £700 with train tickets to/from Birmingham still to be added, along with a weekly pass from Birmingham to Cheltenham. As far as I know, Best Mate Enclosure tickets are gone long before Gold Cup Day. Not sure about other parts of the racecourse. There are quite a few on here who go regularly, so you'll likely get some more comprehensive answers from them. Me and a mate did it on the cheap 2 years ago staying in a travelodge in Birmingham about a 10/15 minute walk from Birmingham new street station. The only thing stopping us from going back is that queue at the train station. We also had to stand from Birmingham to Cheltenham as was no seats left on the train. If I was going back I reckon I would try and find something cheapish within Cheltenham. Hard but doable I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspotter Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 12 hours ago, Broony88 said: Me and a mate did it on the cheap 2 years ago staying in a travelodge in Birmingham about a 10/15 minute walk from Birmingham new street station. The only thing stopping us from going back is that queue at the train station. We also had to stand from Birmingham to Cheltenham as was no seats left on the train. If I was going back I reckon I would try and find something cheapish within Cheltenham. Hard but doable I would think. Cheers, good to know in advance. I'd resigned myself to cattle class on the train anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 My tickets arrived last week, absolutely buzzing for this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 My tickets arrived last week, absolutely buzzing for this already. Are Gold cup day tickets sold out? If not, any idea of cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacekid84 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 On 04/01/2018 at 14:06, John Lambies Doos said: Are Gold cup day tickets sold out? If not, any idea of cost. There are still tickets left. Best mate enclosure tickets are £55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Also my tickets have arrived.I fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff with flybe got my return for £71.Either stay in cardiff central or newport.This year doing newport again,theres a travelodge right next to the train station which is also a 5 minute bimble from some decent boozers and its quite a good wee town.Also staying this way means the queues for trains etc are very minimal and ive never had to stand in either direction.Normally stay in town for a few after racing and grab a train the back of 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Have bet on Ruby Walsh's horse tomorrow but just heard he's out injured. Will the horse race with a different jockey or will I get my money back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Have bet on Ruby Walsh's horse tomorrow but just heard he's out injured. Will the horse race with a different jockey or will I get my money back? Horse should race with different jockey. Think Walsh has broken his leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Briggs Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Ruby Walsh has a stress fracture and will be out for around 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Horse should race with different jockey. Think Walsh has broken his leg Bollocks. I guess I won't be winning that bet then.Oh, and very sad about Walsh obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeArab Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Mite bite never really looked like winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Cheltenham eve! Will help work pass quicker for the rest of the week! Certainly won’t punt a lot, if anything, but always keep an eye on the festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 SkyBet offering money back as free bet on all losing first race bets, up to twenty quid. Bet365 are offering a free bet in their chosen main race of the day if you bet on any other race after 1pm the day before. Up to £25 in my case but may be more or less for others. I will probably just take the two main bets and one or two free bets each day and try not to go too mad and keep betting if I don't win. Although the fact exception is Friday as we are going the pub to watch so will likely spend a fortune. Will gratefully take any decent tips going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Not sure about decent but would go with angels breath in the first. Sky bet doing money back as cash (rather than a free bet) for all losers in that race. Beveur d’air and benie des dieux double seems an easy way to make money (too easy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Sorry it isn't money back as a free bet with Sky it's money back as cash so you might as well have a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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