Taunton Racecourse is just outside Taunton making The Castle Hotel the racegoers’ preferred hotel near Taunton races. The racecourse, itself, has to be one of the most beautifully located courses in the country, yet it’s so convenient for Taunton and the M5, and only a few minutes drive from The Castle Hotel.
The youngest National Hunt racecourse in Britain, Taunton Racecourse gives you a real buzz on racedays. It’s so easy to experience the thrill of the racing and to be completely wrapped up in the excitement of the occasion, whether you’re with friends, family or colleagues. Taunton Races is a great day out.
The Castle Hotel is the hotel near Taunton Racecourse and to stay overnight is most certainly an excellent way of making the most of Taunton races. You might even like to take advantage of our special Taunton Races Luxury Break.
Taunton Races Fixture List
2012 Fixtures
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Day
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Date
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First Race
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Last Race
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Thursday
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19th January
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1.20pm
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4.20pm
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Tuesday
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31st January
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1.40pm
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4.40pm
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Thursday
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9th February
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1.45pm
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5.00pm
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Tuesday
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21st February
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2.00pm
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5.20pm
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Thursday
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1st March
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2.10pm
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5.10pm
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Monday
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12th March
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2.20pm
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5.20pm
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Wednesday
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28th March
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2.10pm
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5.10pm
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Thursday
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12th April
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2.20pm
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4.50pm
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Saturday
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12th May Arabian Horse Racing
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Tuesday
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30th October
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2.10pm
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5.10pm
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Thursday
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15th November
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1.10pm
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4.10pm
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Thursday
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29th November
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12.40pm
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4.00pm
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Thursday
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13th December
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12.50pm
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3.20pm
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Sunday
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30th December
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12.40pm
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3.30pm
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Other activities to enjoy whilst staying at The Castle include watching the cricket at the Somerset County Cricket Ground, taking a nostalgic trip to Minehead on the West Somerset Railway, enjoying the thrill of the carnival at Bridgwater Carnival, the largest and best illuminated procession in the world…then there's the Fleet Air Arm Museum. |
