United Kingdom · 5 outfits
What to wear to Newcastle
Covers Ladies Day, Northumberland Plate Festival.
Outfits built to the dress code as the racecourse states it, with the reason each one passes.
where you are standing
Hospitality & Premier Enclosure
Women
The dress code
Smart casual. No sportswear, football shirts or fancy dress. Smart trainers and denim jeans are allowed if they have no rips or tears. On summer feature days dressing to impress is encouraged - fascinators and hats.
Outfit 1
Glamour dress and hat
Why it passes. Smart; scouts look for glamour, elegance, creativity.
On the day. Late July 12-20°C; Gosforth Park lawns.
What regulars wear. 2026 Style Awards carried 'over £11,000 worth of prizes'.
Outfit 2
Statement tailoring
Why it passes. 'Bold statement pieces' are a stated criterion.
On the day. A layer for evening.
What regulars wear. 'Wear it your way'.
Outfit 3
Dress and smart trainers
Why it passes. Smart trainers allowed.
On the day. Comfortable.
What regulars wear. Fine for Plate day.
Common mistakes
- Ripped denim
- Football shirts
Men
The dress code
Smart casual; no sportswear, football shirts or fancy dress; smart trainers and un-ripped jeans allowed.
Outfit 1
Three-piece
- Suiting
- Three-piece suit
- Accessories
- Shirt, tie
- Shoes
- Brogues
Why it passes. 'A three piece suit [is] always well received'.
On the day. Mild.
What regulars wear. Tyneside dresses up.
Outfit 2
Smart casual
- Suiting
- Chinos, blazer
- Accessories
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Smart trainers
Why it passes. Allowed.
On the day. Mild.
What regulars wear. Common.
Common mistakes
- Football shirts (very strictly refused)
Race days this covers
- Northumberland Plate Festival · Thu 24 June 2027
- Newcastle Ladies Day · Sat 24 July 2027
Dress codes change. Check the racecourse's own page before you go: newcastle-racecourse.co.uk