IF you’re betting on 2026 being your year of sporting adventure, it’s time to study the form.
We’ve rounded up the most spectacular horse racing travel packages that act as a one-stop shop for tickets, hotels, and travel, ensuring you’re in the heart of the action without the logistical headache.
Our friends at Racing Breaks have come up with a range of offers for Sun readers.
Kick off the season with the DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL at Leopardstown in January.
Over two action-packed days, Ireland’s top horses, jockeys, and trainers come together for a world-class celebration of National Hunt racing.
Then in March it’s the highlight of the jumps season with the roar of the four-day CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL.
Packages for 2026 are already flying out of the stalls, with deals including hotel stays in nearby Birmingham and “Best Mate” enclosure tickets from £559pp.
For those who prefer sun over mud, there’s a wildcard entry: the Benidorm & Cheltenham combo — watch the races on giant screens in the Spanish sun for a fraction of the cost.
Check out a range of different offers we have for watching Cheltenham on the Costa Blanca.
Come April, all eyes turn to Aintree.
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The GRAND NATIONAL is the people’s race, and 2026 packages take the stress out of the chaos.
Secure a stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport with Festival Zone tickets included from just £199pp.
It’s the easiest way to witness history over the big fences.
Summer starts with the perennial favourite the EPSOM DERBY.
Save yourself time & money by booking your accommodation, transfers & official tickets/hospitality all in one place with overnight from just £179pp.
For summer glamour, ROYAL ASCOT in June is unmissable.
Whether you choose the relaxed Windsor Enclosure or the prestigious Queen Anne, travel packages now include luxury coach transfers and hotel stays, leaving you free to focus on the fashion and the fizz.
Looking further afield? The DUBAI WORLD CUP in March offers the ultimate winter sun getaway, with 5-star packages including Apron View tickets at the dazzling Meydan Racecourse.
In May the only place to be is the KENTUCKY DERBY – a vibrant blend of Southern charm, high-stakes racing, and timeless tradition.
Fashion and racing collide at the PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE in Paris in early October.
Packages via Eurostar include stable visits and “Winning Line” seats, combining world-class flat racing with a romantic city break.
End the year in style with the BREEDERS’ CUP which is returning to Keeneland Racecourse in Kentucky for 2026.
Don’t remain in the paddock — these 2026 odds won’t last long.
You can also find other travel bargains with our carefully chosen partners in other sports.
We have amazing trips to see the superstars of Real Madrid in their spectacular new Bernabeu stadium.
And we have some great deals to see thrills and spills of the F1 season, including a week-long trip to the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix for the bargain price of just £599 per person.
* Prices correct at the time of publication.
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