Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday featuring the Queen’s Cup

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The hugely popular Easter Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse is back on Saturday 30th March with fun for all the family!

About Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday featuring the Queen’s Cup

Listed Under Sport Events / Days Out Events / Easter Holiday Events / Family and Kids Events

Our Easter Saturday Raceday is one of the biggest social events of the Easter weekend - packed to the brim with exciting activities, no matter your age.

Racing enthusiasts and those in search of a great day out over the holiday weekend will enjoy an Easter spectacular of first-class racing and entertainment.

Come and enjoy top quality racing, featuring the prestigious £100,000 Queen's Cup and The Scottish Sprint Cup, Scotland's fastest race!

Proving an ideal destination for couples, friends, families, and groups looking for an Easter get together with a difference. You can also enjoy an array of exciting street food stalls to tempt and tease, not to mention drinks destinations. For those wishing to put their dancing shoes on, there will be an after-racing party.

For those looking to bring the little ones, families are looked after too with a dedicated kid’s Clip Clop zone featuring the return of the hugely popular Easter Bunny, free game stalls, free fairground rides for all ages and free face painting. There will also our world famous The Corgi Derby and The Mini Queen's Cup featuring children from a local Musselburgh nursery. The best bit is kids under 17 are FREE when accompanied by an adult.

We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations.

Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult.

Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day.

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