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Punchestown – Ireland – 29 April – 2 May 2025

April 29, 2025 - May 2, 2025

‘Official’ Punchestown Festival ‘Ultimate’ Tour

Punchestown Festival Tour – 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 FestivalPackage 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.

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.

Package Includes

  • 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

2025 Prices

Hotel 2 Night Package 3 Night Package
4* Barberstown Castle Hotel from £795pp from £950pp
4* Osprey Hotel from £895pp from £995pp

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    Punchestown Package Itinerary

    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

    Accommodation Options

    Details

    Start:
    April 29, 2025
    End:
    May 2, 2025
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