Next up: Festival Stakes Day, Sat 28 Nov
You are invited · Wed 5 May 2027
Chester Racecourse (The Roodee), Chester, United Kingdom
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Opening day of Chester's showpiece; spring tailoring.
what to wear
Tattersalls & Paddock Pass: smart-casual; ladies should wear smart attire (smart dress/skirt, smart trousers, smart non-ripped jeans, smart non-branded trainers allowed). The Roodee (open course) has no dress code.
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Encouraged
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Tattersalls & Paddock Pass: gents must wear a collared shirt (polo allowed) and smart trousers, chinos or smart non-ripped jeans; smart non-branded trainers allowed.
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Outfits built to this dress code
10 outfits for women and men, across 2 enclosures, with the reason each one passes.
'Chester style' is glossy and dressed-up. Style partner Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Enclosure rules differ sharply: tie in hospitality, jacket in County areas, no shorts anywhere above the Roodee.
Typically 8-16°C; mild, changeable; cool in the wind. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)
where you are standing
On Family Fun Day, Festival Village guests need no tie and jacket.
'Dress to impress': smart attire - cocktail dresses, power suits, statement fascinators.
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Encouraged
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Well-tailored suit or blazer jacket, collared shirt and a tie, smart trousers.
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Polished smart-casual: flowing dress, chic co-ord; smart, stylish attire.
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Collared shirt and a suit jacket/blazer; smart trousers or chinos. No tie required.
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Leave at home
Smart attire: smart dress/skirt; smart non-branded trainers allowed.
Required
Leave at home
Collared shirt and suit jacket/blazer with smart trousers or chinos; smart non-branded trainers allowed.
Required
Leave at home
Smart-casual; smart attire; smart non-ripped jeans and smart non-branded trainers allowed.
Required
Leave at home
Collared shirt (polo allowed) and smart trousers, chinos or non-ripped jeans.
Required
Leave at home
Open-course area inside the track.
No dress code: relaxed clothing, fancy dress, sports clothing and trainers all allowed.
Leave at home
No dress code.
Leave at home
Check the official details before you go: chester-races.com ↗
for the day
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Tweed Fabric Percher
$285
Wendy Scully Millinery
Teal Green Silk Flower Headpiece
$244
Elliatt
Katarina Short Sleeve Midi Dress in Pastel Multi
$278
Elliatt
Emelda Halter Midi Dress in Blue Floral
$268
Beginning Boutique
Rosalia Aqua Strappy Peep Toe Wedge
$69.99
SHEIKE
KIANA HEEL
$79.99
Jin Dian
Maisie Floral Shoulder Bag in Pink Sequin
$59.95
BB Exclusive
Quinta Burgundy Bow Sequin Bag
$69.99
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