Royal Windsor Racecourse Fireworks Night 2024 - Everything you need to know and FAQs
Tickets are selling fast to our Illuminate the Skies Firework Night, Saturday 2nd November. If you're yet to get your tickets - no problem! Tickets can be purchased online and on the gate.
Event Timings
Gates open at 5.00pm
The funfair will be open from 5.00pm – 8.00pm
The fireworks display will start at approx. 6.30pm
Food and drink outlets will remain open until 8:00pm
The event finishes at 8.00pm
Travel
This will be an extremely busy event so please allow extra time to travel to and from the racecourse. Due to limited parking on soft grass standing, we advise people to car share where possible, and make use of the public transport and taxis, or walk if you can. Public transport information can be found here, and we recommend organising your journey in advance.
For transport from Windsor Town Centre to the racecourse we recommend either taking the scenic route by boat, operated by French Brothers from outside Browns in Windsor, or book a taxi.
For those who have booked the Royal River Package, and for those looking to use the French Brothers option, the timetable is as follows:
To Windsor Racecourse (Departing every 10 minutes):
First: 4:50pm
Last: 6:10pm
From Windsor Racecourse (Departing every 10 minutes):
First: 7pm
Last: 8:15pm
Entertainment
Head to the Silver Ring Lawn for the ultimate fun fair. The fun fair will accept cash and card. Please note, there is no cash point on site. There will also be roaming stilt walkers, LED glow bots and disco heads.
Then for the main event, head to the grandstand for the unmissable firework display from 6:30pm.
Tickets
Please have your ticket readily available on your device. You are also welcome to print tickets off at home - both forms are accepted.
For guests attending with infants aged 0-3years, please respond to your confirmation email with the number of infant tickets required. Alternatively, contact us directly to arrange. 0-3years tickets can also be organised at the gate.
Weather
Whilst the weather is looking positive and dry, we advise attendees to check the weather forecast ahead of time and dress accordingly. Wrap up against the winter chill and come prepared.
Food & Drink
A range of bars and food outlets are available serving tasting bonfire night snacks and drinks. A range of vegetarian and vegan food options will be available across the racecourse. Please be aware that no food, drink or picnics can be brought into the racecourse except in the case of a severe food allergy, in which we ask you to contact us directly to arrange bringing in your own food.
Security
We take security and safety very seriously. There will be a strong security presence and you will be subject to a bag search on arrival.
We ask all visitors not to leave bags unattended and to report anything suspicious to a member of staff.
Other Information
Payment
Please remember, the majority of food outlets and bars are card only but we advise you to also bring cash for the funfair rides. There are no cash machines on site so please bear this in mind.
Dogs
With the exception of Assistance Dogs, dogs are not permitted to enter the racecourse. In the interests of animal welfare, no dogs are permitted to be left in cars and we politely request that all dogs are left at home.
Concessions
At this event, no student, OAP or other concessions will be available.
Sparklers
For health and safety reasons, no sparklers or fireworks can be brought into the racecourse.
Thank you for booking tickets and above all, enjoy your time at Royal Windsor Racecourse. For any other questions, please contact us.
