Grand National Day | Grand National | Guest Information
The Green Room | Saturday 13th April 2024 | Aintree Racecourse
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If you have any queries please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk
Event Information
Provisional Itinerary
10:00 Gates open. Drinks on arrival
12:00 Four-course lunch
12:15 Q&A with Sir AP McCoy & Jonjo O’Neill Jr
13:45 First race
15:30 Afternoon tea
18:20 Last Race
18:30 Bar closes. Facility closes
(All timings are approximate and subject to change)
race schedule
13:45 The EFT Systems Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 1
14:25 The Village Hotels Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 3
15:00 The Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
15:35 The JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Class 1) Grade 1
16:15 The William Hill Freebooter Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) Grade 3
17:15 The Randox Grand National Steeple Chase (Grade 3)
18:20 The Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2)
(All timings are approximate and subject to change)
provisional drinks menu
Spirits | Courvoisier VS | Bell’s Whisky | Gordon’s London Dry Gin | Gordon’s Pink Gin | Tanqueray Gin | Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla | Tanqueray Rangpur | Smirno Vodka | Ketel One Vodka | Captain Morgan White Rum | Captain Morgan Spiced Gold | Jack Daniel’s | Southern Comfort | Malibu | Archers | Amaretto Disaronno | Tia Maria | Baileys | Martini Extra Dry | Port LBV
Wine | Care Blanco Sobre Lías | Via Nova Pinot Grigio | Care Tinto Sobre Lías | Boheme Primitivo Salento | Pinot Grigio Blush delle Venezie DOC, Il Sospiro
Soft drinks | Coke Zero | Diet Coke | Lemonade | Tonic Water | Soda Water | Fruit Juice | Cordials | Still Water | Sparkling Mineral Water
Draught beer & cider | Madri | Atlantic Pale Ale | Aspall Su olk Cyder | Guinness
Bottled beer & cans | Pravha | Chieftain Pale Ale | Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager 0.5% | Rekorderlig Wild Berries
provisional Menu
ON ARRIVAL
Artisan flavoured breads, oil, balsamic, pesto and classic hummus
STARTER
Bushmills whiskey cured sea trout, colcannon, smoked haddock cake, butter sauce
MAIN
Top rib of locally sourced beef, smoked bone marrow rarebit, Wirral watercress salsa, potato confit, sweet shallot purée
DESSERT
Milk and honey, panna cotta, gel, tuile, whipped ricotta, fennel, and lemon crumb (v)
CHEESE
Handpicked cheeses from renowned dairy farms of England, red, white, and blue with breads, biscuits, and fruits
AFTERNOON TEA
Fruit scones, fresh cream, and strawberry preserve, seasonal afternoon pastries and cakes
Teas, infusions, and coffee
(All vegetarian alternatives must be ordered in advance)
I HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST OR A DIETARY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Should you have any dietary or access requests or concerns, please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk
FAQ's
WHERE IS THE GREEN ROOM LOCATED?
The Green Room is located in the Corbiere Suite, located on the third floor of the Lord Sefton Stand.
WHAT IS THE BEST POINT OF ENTRY FOR THE GREEN ROOM?
The best entrance is the main entrance. Once you’ve passed through security you can board the free shuttle bus which takes you to the drop-off point opposite the Lord Daresbury stand.
DRESS CODE
As of 2023, The Jockey Club announced that dress codes will no longer be in place at any of their 15 racecourses.
Instead, it is being encouraged guests dress as they feel most comfortable and confident, as a part of their commitment to make the sport as accessible and inclusive as other sports.
Of course, that does not mean they are discouraging you from wearing your favourite suit/ dress or reaching for your most glamorous outfit.
Please remember that The Grand National takes place in April and to dress to the unpredictable weather.
TICKETS
Each guest will be provided with a swing tag and admission ticket.
Please take great care if forwarding tickets on to your guests. Please ensure that you log the ticket and swing tag numbers you send to each guest as without this information, lost tickets cannot be replaced.
SECURITY
Handbags and backpacks (of an appropriate size) are allowed into the enclosures.
Racegoers are encouraged to leave their luggage and other large items at home or in your hotel. Large bags such as suitcases, holdalls and larger rucksacks will not be granted entry to the course.
Please allow plenty of time to pass through the security checks. All bags will be searched upon entry which may delay entry into the course.
SMOKING
Guests can smoke outside the facility on the parade ring side balconies.
ACCESSIBILITY
Aintree provides lift access and disabled toilets throughout the venue. The balcony has disabled viewing access.
If you require disabled accessible tickets and/or parking, please email our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk
SHOUT-OUTS
Let us know if you or your guests are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion, and we will ensure that your special mentions are celebrated in true Green Room style.
Contact our guest experience team on greenroomexperience@hospitalityfinder.co.uk
Getting to the event
Venue Address
Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk Road
Liverpool
L9 5AS
NATIONAL EXPRESS
As The Jockey Club’s Official Coach Partner, National Express offer direct services to the Grand National Festival from 13 UK locations.
Coaches will arrive in plenty of time to place your bets and won’t depart until all the races have finished. Travelling by coach is a great value, hassle free way to head to Aintree.
bY BUS
Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool.
For further information on bus routes, contact Mersey travel on 0151 236 7676 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
BY CAR
From South leave M6 at J21A and join M62 West. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races.
From North leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races.
From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races.
The main entrance to the racecourse via Grand National Avenue is just off Ormskirk Road (A59). Please use this entrance for conference and events. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AS.
The entrance to the Aintree Golf Centre is on Aintree Road, Melling, Liverpool. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AB.
PARKING
If arriving by car, please follow the recommended route to the Steeplechase car park. As with any major event traffic congestion is unavoidable so please allow etra time to complete your journey.
BY TRAIN
The easiest way to reach Aintree is by train with Mersey rail. Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse, where regular trains run every 15 minutes on race days (more frequently during The Randox Health Grand National Festival).
If you are travelling to Aintree from outside of the Liverpool City Region, Lime Street is the main train station within the city centre. Liverpool Central station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree.
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Local accommodation
SUITES HOTEL & SPA KNOWSLEY
Suites Hotel & Spa Knowsley is a 4 star all-suite hotel less than 4 miles from Aintree Racecourse. With Free Car Parking, Free Wi-Fi and a ‘5 Bubble’ Spa on site, the spacious suites and wide range of facilities in an excellent location make it the perfect base to stay.
HOPE STREET HOTEL
Hope Street Hotel is Liverpool’s award winning boutique hotel. Privately owned, independently run and passionately delivered.
MALMAISON LIVERPOOL
Perched next to the famous Liver Birds is Malmaison’s first purpose built hotel in Liverpool, at the heart of the city’s stylish docklands. Look one way and you’ll find stunning sea views.
HILTON LIVERPOOL
Stay at the luxury Hilton Liverpool hotel, a stylish, modern hotel situated in the heart of the Liverpool One leisure development, less than a mile from Liverpool Lime Street station.
MERCURE LIVERPOOL ATLANTIC TOWER HOTEL
The Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel is situated in the centre of Liverpool, just off Royal Liver Building. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. This stylish hotel is located close to the River Mersey.
