Clayton Hotel close to Ballybrit


This 7-day racing festival attracts over 250,000 people to Galway racecourse throughout the week. The adrenaline-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and stunning fashion are certainly not to be missed. The Galway Races Summer Festival is taking place this year from Monday 31st July to Sunday 6th August 2023

Hotel Near Galway Racecourse


Only a furlong from the racecourse, Clayton Hotel Galway is the closest hotel to Ballybrit Racecourse. With 195 luxurious bedrooms, and only a short walk from the racecourse enjoy a sensational programme of events and entertainment throughout the 7 days of the festival.

Lively musical entertainment and an electric atmosphere ensure that Clayton Hotel Galway is the only place to stay or visit this summer during the Galway Races. This year’s line-up is the best yet! Enjoy festival music provided by firm races favourites Oddity, Amazing Apples, Who Knows and a host of other top performers.

Clayton Galway Race Week Brochure

Clayton Galway Preracing Brochure

 

Premium Pre-Racing Package


We are once again offering racegoers the opportunity to upgrade a race day experience this Galway Races our exclusive Pre-Racing Package. Whether it is for groups of friends or work colleagues, pre-racing packages are a must to enjoy the full flavour of the race day experience.

The Premium Pre-Racing Package includes an arrival cocktail, two-course lunch with wine, bus transfer to/from the hotel to racecourse, entrance ticket to racecourse plus lots of free post-race entertainment. All this is priced at just €60 per person. Due to the popularity of the pre-racing package, pre-booking is absolutely essential.

To book a Pre-Racing Package, or for further details on the race week line up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact Clayton Hotel Galway on 091 721900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.

Family day at the Races


For 2023, Family Day or ‘Mad Hatters Day‘ will take place on Sunday 6th August, the final day of the Galway Races Summer Festival 2023. Fun and colour is the theme for these spectacular days with children admitted free of charge. There is lots of entertainment for the young racegoer including bouncy castles, a children’s disco, slides, face painting and crazy characters throughout the enclosure.

The luxurious four-star Clayton Hotel Galway is the ideal base to experience all of the thrills, fashions and fun that the Galway Races have to offer.

In addition to this, the hotel boasts the comfiest beds in Ireland for the whole family, delectable dining options for families, five lively bars and a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the racecourse throughout the week. For something a little bit different, why not enjoy one of the Pre-Racing packages which are available throughout the races.

Alternatively, avail of a daily à la carte menu in the Tribes Restaurant, or a quick bite in the infamous outdoor eatery. The team at Clayton Hotel Galway look forward to welcoming racegoers through its doors for the 2023 Galway Racing Festival.

 

Galway Races Ladies Day


Galway Festival Ladies Day is on the fourth day of the Festival and is one of the most colourful with the Guinness Hurdle Handicap Hurdle being the feature race on this day.

Friday is a more relaxed affair with the Guinness Handicap being the feature race on the day. Friday’s fair lady also attracts a number of female punters with an eye on capturing the elusive stylish prize.

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Get in Touch


The team at Clayton Hotel Galway look forward to welcoming race goers through its doors for the 2023 Galway Racing Festival.

For further details on the race week line up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact Clayton Hotel Galway
on +353 91 721 900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.

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