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Great British Hamper
Great British Picnic Enclosure

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  • 27 / 100
    Hospitality Critic
    Review Score

The Great British Hamper is a simple dining package found within the Great British Picnic Enclosure at Epsom Racecourse which has easy access to bars and betting facilities.

Within the picnic hamper guests will find a delicious three-course menu, sweet treats, and a wonderful afternoon tea. The hamper also comes with a bottle of sparkling wine, a cash bar is nearby for any extras.

Viewing of the races is found a short walk away at the rails, and at the end of the day, the luxury wicker basket is yours to take away.




Rating: Poor

Plus

  • Casual & Cost-Effective Option
  • Views Close to the Rails

Minus

  • No Protection from Inclement Weather
  • Drinks are an Extra Charge (other than inclusion)
  • No Access to Main Grandstand
  • No Guest Tipster
  • No Car Parking
  • No TV Viewing

Key Points

Location Tattenham Straight
Catering
  • Picnic Hamper - 3-Course Menu
  • Picnic Hamper - Sweet Treats & Afternoon Tea
Admission Tattenham Straight Enclosure
Drinks
  • Bottle of Sparkling Wine
  • Cash Bar Nearby
Price Guide £122.50 to £139.50 (Year 2019)
Price Rating ££

Package Content

Location

Tattenham Straight

Viewing

Walk to Rails

Tickets

Tattenham Straight Enclosure

Private Table/Facility Size

  • 2 Guests
  • Picnic Bench Seating

Bar Inclusions

  • Bottle of Sparkling Wine
  • Cash Bar Nearby

Main Meal

Picnic Hamper - 3-Course Menu

Additional Catering

Picnic Hamper - Sweet Treats & Afternoon Tea

Audio Visual

TV Racing Coverage

Programme

Official Racecard

Souvenir Gift

Luxury Wicker Basket

Extra Inclusions

Easy Access to Betting Facilities

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Great British Hamper Hospitality Critic Review

Introduction

The Great British Picnic Enclosure is a relaxed setting along the Tattenham Straight, allowing you to enjoy a flexible and casual day out. The Great British Hamper package provides you with a luxury hamper, however, this package is ideal for friends but not premium corporate hospitality.

Location

The Enclosure is situated about a third of the way along the Tattenham Straight, a pivotal point as the horses approach the final furlongs of the race.

Facility/Décor

This package relies on the weather to be kind as you enjoy your hamper al fresco, with seating provided close to the rails. You will be able to watch the horses as they make their move for victory along the finishing straight.

Private Tables

You will be allocated a picnic bench for your group.

Admission

Your admission badge provides access into the Tattenham Enclosure. You do not have access to the main Grandstand.

Catering

Your Luxury Hamper includes a 4-course picnic for two, such as Liver Pate, Beef/Salmon with salads, Chocolate Pudding & Cheeses. You also get scones, cream & jam for the afternoon. Please note you are not allowed to bring any additional food or drink items into the Enclosure. The hamper wicker basket is yours to take away at the end of the day.

 

The Great British Hamper

Drinks

Your hamper includes a bottle of sparkling wine and two bottles of mineral water. All other drinks are extra and need to be purchased from the bars within the Great British Picnic Enclosure.

Service

You can either order drinks from the bar or through a special Drinks App.

Entertainment

There is no racing tipster with this package.

Audio-Visual

There are no TV monitors in this Enclosure.

Car Parking

Car parking is not included.

Extras

A Racecard is included and there are Tote betting facilities available.

Ratings Understand our scoring
27 / 100
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Catering
Admission
Drinks
Facility
Service
Entertainment
Car Parking
Audio-Visual
Extras
Total 27/100
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Dress Code

Hospitality guests are required to follow a smart casual dress code. Jackets, trousers and a collared shire are encouraged. Smart denim jeans are acceptable, however, jeans must not have tears or rips. It is not a requirement that hats or fascinators are worn on any racedays outside The Derby Festival.

Getting There

The racecourse postcode is KT18 5LQ for use with GPS equipment. The racecourse is just a few minutes from Epsom Town Centre on the B290 Epsom Downs Road or just off junction 9 of the M25.

Where to Buy Package

  • Epsom Downs Racecourse

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