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The Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Annual Event

Dates:

Wednesday 12th March 2025 - Saturday 15th March 2025

Future dates will be released

Venue:

Cheltenham Racecourse

Type:

Horse Racing

One of the crown jewels of British Horse Racing will be back for another round of 28 races across four days. Racing fans from around the world travel to Cheltenham to experience the euphoric Cheltenham festival crowd as they watch history being written on the over 200 year old race course.

The Cheltenham Festival 2024

Four days of thrilling action are set to take place at one of the biggest horse racing events in the UK. The Cheltenham Festival sees the finest horses, jockeys, owners, and trainers compete for over £4.5 million in prize money.

Electric atmosphere: Live music in every enclosure
Prestigious VIP hospitality packages
The finale Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeplechase cannot be missed

The iconic Cheltenham races are a true highlight in the social calendar.

Chartering a helicopter to Cheltenham Festival

Anyone attending the Cheltenham races must arrive in style. Chartering a helicopter to the Cheltenham Festival is the preferred mode of transport for any VIP.

Beat the traffic. Flights from London take just 40 minutes.
Fly direct. Land at the licensed heliport located just outside the North East corner of the Cheltenham Racecourse, then use the shuttle service for the main site.
Travel from anywhere. Reach helicopter operators across the UK with your request

Ready to secure a helicopter charter to the Cheltenham Festival?

Look no further.

Approximate flight times from UK cities

London to Cheltenham - 40 minutes
Manchester to Cheltenham - 50 minutes
Birmingham to Cheltenham - 20 minutes
Edinburgh to Cheltenham - 2 hours
Cardiff to Cheltenham - 30 minutes

Reach all UK helicopter operators registered on Get Heli with one request. Instant access to the vetted operators flying to the Cheltenham races. Guarantee accurate prices for any charter requirements.

Enquire now

Get an instant price estimate: submit the enquiry form with your preferences, then select the best deal and enquire further.

For further queries or questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

More information about the Cheltenham festival 2023

What day is the gold cup Cheltenham?

The gold cup day at Cheltenham is held on the 4th day of the festival. It is the pinnacle of showjumping and is also a feature race of the entire festival in 2023.

Cheltenham helicopter

Book a helicopter to Cheltenham racecourse through Get Heli. Contact operators directly with a single request. Travel from around the UK and land at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Cheltenham dress code

There isn't a set dress code for The Festival, although people attending do tend to adopt the style guide provided by Cheltenham. It is advised to check the weather before attending.