2 and 3 Night Packages from £795pp
PUNCHESTOWN, COUNTY KILDARE, IRELAND
Tuesday 29th April to Thursday 1st/Friday 2nd May 2025
The 5 Day Meeting in County Kildare is a draw for the very best owners and trainers from both sides of the Irish Sea. With its unique mix of racing, live entertainment and the finest food and drink, Punchestown Festival is a must for all National Hunt Racing fans.
Venatour Racing Social are excited to be offering an exclusive ‘Ultimate’ Punchestown Festival Package for 2025!
This tour incorporates 2 or 3 days racing, a trip to the fabulous Irish National Stud and a chance to see behind the scenes at a racing stables.
The “finale” meeting of the Irish Jumps season where the Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey are crowned is the pinnacle of Irish Jump Racing.
The 5 Day Meeting in County Kildare is a draw for the very best owners and trainers from both sides of the Irish Sea. With its unique mix of racing, live entertainment and the finest food and drink, Punchestown Festival is a must for all National Hunt Racing fans.
A showcase of jump racing is in store over five fabulous days where 12 grade one contests and over €3.3 million in prize money is up for grabs. Seasoned campaigners compete shoulder to shoulder with rookies and new names and this is where our champions are crowned and fresh talent emerges. It is truly a fitting finale meeting for our horses, trainers, jockeys and owners who have entertained us over the jump season.
Few sporting experiences compare with the raw energy of horse racing in Ireland. It is inherent in Irish culture and heritage. It is fast, it is tough, it is fiercely competitive but it is exhilarating, thrilling and passionate in equal measure. The energy from the track feeds the enclosures where the atmosphere is unbeatable. The soundtrack of cheering, chat, live music and bustling bars injects that festive spirit. Do not miss it!!
Tuesday – Day 1 – The highlight of the first day is the Grade 1 Champion Chase which kicks off a fabulous 5 days of racing.
Wednesday – Day 2 – It’s Gold Cup Day along with two more Grade 1 Races, the buzz is incredible and the racing is top class!
Thursday – Day 3 – Thursday is the day for the long distance hurdlers and 2 mile novice chasers with the two Grade 1’s being the Champion Stayers and Novice Chase along with the famous cross country spectacle of the La Touche Cup.
Friday – Day 4 – It’s time to dress up and party with Ladies Day, the action on the track includes the Champion Hurdle and Champion Novice Hurdle.
Saturday – Day 5 – It’s the finale and a more relaxed atmosphere with the focus on family fun. Two Grade 1’s include the 4 Year Old Champion Hurdle and the EBF Final.
If you would like to stay on for the whole week please contact direct for further details and prices.
Tuesday 29th April
- Morning flight from UK to Dublin
- Coach transfer to your hotel of choice
- Coach transfer to Punchestown Racecourse for Day 1 of the Festival
- Return transfer back to the hotel after racing
Wednesday 30th April
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Coach pick up for the Irish National Stud Visit (2-3 hours at the Stud)
- Return transfer to hotel
- Coach pick up for Day 2 of the Punchestown Festival – Gold Cup Day!
- Return transfers to hotel
- Option for Hooley with Live Music and Pig Roast (extra cost)
Thursday 1st May
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Coach pick up for Stable & Gallop Visit
- Coach Transfers to the Racecourse for Day 3 of the Punchestown Festival
- Return transfers to the hotel
- Transfer to airport for 2 Night guests
- Flight back to the UK for 2 night guests
Friday 2nd May
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for the flight home
- Return flights from UK to Dublin
- Return airport transfers
- 2/3 nights in 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel or Osprey Hotel
- Breakfast each morning
- Return Racecourse transfers
- Official Race Day Tickets (Upgrade Options)
- Irish National Stud visit with transport
- Stable Visit with transport
