Overview
We just love Punchestown and are already looking forward to heading back in 2026. We are offering three incredible hotel options including the fabulous 5* K Club Resort! The new Club Hotel at Goffs, located only four miles from Naas town centre and Punchestown, situated at the Goffs Auction House. And finally, The Osprey, located in Naas.
The “finale” meeting of the Irish Jumps season where the Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey are crowned is the pinnacle of Irish Jump Racing. In 2025, our guests enjoyed stable visits to Barry Connell and Ross O’Sullivan’s yards and we even met Marine Nationale hours before his success in the William Hill Champion Chase. We also had a lovely morning at the Irish National Stud which is an option for our 2026 trip!
The five-day festival is a celebration of top-class racing, atmosphere, and entertainment, each day bringing its own unique highlights. It all begins on Tuesday with the prestigious Grade 1 Champion Chase, setting the tone for an unforgettable week. Wednesday delivers the excitement of Gold Cup Day, alongside two more Grade 1 races, drawing huge crowds and world-class horses to the track.
Thursday is a showcase of stamina and skill, featuring the Champion Stayers Hurdle and Novice Chase, plus the much-loved La Touche Cup cross-country race. On Friday, the glamour of Ladies Day takes centre stage, with fashion, fun, and elite racing including the Champion Hurdle and Champion Novice Hurdle. The festival concludes on Saturday with a more relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, highlighted by 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.
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We just love Punchestown and are already looking forward to heading back in 2026. We are offering three incredible hotel options including the fabulous 5* K Club Resort! The new Club Hotel at Goffs, located only four miles from Naas town centre and Punchestown, situated at the Goffs Auction House. And finally, The Osprey, located in Naas.
The “finale” meeting of the Irish Jumps season where the Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey are crowned is the pinnacle of Irish Jump Racing. In 2025, our guests enjoyed stable visits to Barry Connell and Ross O’Sullivan’s yards and we even met Marine Nationale hours before his success in the William Hill Champion Chase. We also had a lovely morning at the Irish National Stud which is an option for our 2026 trip!
The five-day festival is a celebration of top-class racing, atmosphere, and entertainment, each day bringing its own unique highlights. It all begins on Tuesday with the prestigious Grade 1 Champion Chase, setting the tone for an unforgettable week. Wednesday delivers the excitement of Gold Cup Day, alongside two more Grade 1 races, drawing huge crowds and world-class horses to the track.
Thursday is a showcase of stamina and skill, featuring the Champion Stayers Hurdle and Novice Chase, plus the much-loved La Touche Cup cross-country race. On Friday, the glamour of Ladies Day takes centre stage, with fashion, fun, and elite racing including the Champion Hurdle and Champion Novice Hurdle. The festival concludes on Saturday with a more relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, highlighted by 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.
Provisional itinerary below.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : 27 April 2026
Optional Departure Day
Option to fly into Dublin today with transfers included (contact us direct for this option)
Optional evening racing at Naas (additional cost)
Day 2
Date : 28 April 2026
Departure Day & Day 1 of Festival
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
Day 3
Date : 29 April 2026
Stable Visit & Gold Cup Day
Breakfast at the hotel
Coach Pick Up for Stable Visit and Morning On The Gallops
Coach pick up for Day 2 of the Punchestown Festival – Gold Cup Day!
Return transfers to hotel
Day 4
Date : 30 April 2026
Day 3 of the Festival
Breakfast at the hotel
Coach pick up for the optional trip to the Irish National Stud
Coach Transfers to the Racecourse for Day 3 of the Punchestown Festival
Return transfers to the hotel
2 night option: Transfer to airport for those flying home today
2 night option: Flight back to the UK
Day 5
Date : 1 May 2026
Return Home
3 night option: Breakfast at hotel.
3 night option: Transfer to the airport for the flight home
Punchestown Package includes:
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Return flights from UK to Dublin
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Return airport transfers
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2/3 nights in 5* The K Club Hotel or The Club Hotel at Goffs
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Breakfast each morning
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Return Racecourse transfers
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Official Race Day Tickets (Upgrade Options)
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Stable Visit with transport
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Optional Irish National Stud Visit (additional cost)
Punchestown Package does not include:
Travel insurance.
City Tax.
If the event has been cancelled due to an ‘Act of God’ then unfortunately you will not be refunded. If the event is postponed your booking will be transferred over to the new dates. If you cannot travel on the new dates we will either transfer your booking to a new event or we will work with you to provide a refund.
If you have booked a package with us that includes a flight, then you will receive an ATOL certificate with your confirmation documents.
Read more about ATOL here.
We highly recommend taking out a travel insurance policy as soon as you have made your booking, as most policies cover you from the moment you take the policy out, and not just for the time you will be away. Different insurance providers provide different levels of cover so it is always best to check that the policy you take out meets your individual circumstances. We are unable to provide advice on travel insurance but can put you in touch with a recommended provider.
5* The K Club Luxury Resort
5* The K Club Luxury Resort
A place where glamorous escapade or luxurious relaxation are yours for the taking. Since 1832 our 550-acre estate has been synonymous with the good life. Here, the glass is always full and the party’s just getting started. And while a playful sense of mischief is always in the air, you’ll also get a sense of our trailblazing history as you pass through our storied rooms and hallways.