Welcome to your essential guide to ABBA The Party Summer Sounds!
We look forward to welcoming you to Lingfield Park for a day of exhilarating flat All-Weather racing and live entertainment. We hope this guide gives you a good overview of all that's taking place today, and answers any questions you may have.
KEY TIMINGS:
Gates and concessions open – 15:10
Live ABBA DJ – from 15:10 – The Courtyard
First race – 17:10
Best Dressed Final – 18:20 – Winners’ Enclosure
Last race – 20:15
Live ABBA Tribute Band – from 20:30 – Paddock Lawn
TRAVEL:
This will be an extremely busy event so please allow extra time to travel to and from the racecourse.
Lingfield train station is just a short 5 minute walk from the racecourse.
There is more detailed travel information here but please check local timetables and taxi services before departing.
PARKING:
Parking is free on site but is limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment and any queues. Please inform the stewards on arrival if you require accessible car parking.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
Today we have our fan favourite ABBA tribute band, ABBA The Party playing all your most loved ABBA tunes live after racing on the Paddock Lawn. This will start shortly after the last race finishes at 20:30.
BEST DRESSED COMPETITION:
Our team will be going around selecting our finalists for the ABBA Best Dressed Awards to those who are looking the ABBA-mazingly dressed! The final will be judged and awarded in the Winners’ Enclosure at 18:20 (shortly after the 3rd race).
The prizes for the top 3 finalists are:
1st place – A table for 4 in the Trackside Restaurant (not including drinks) to a raceday of their choice (subject to availability) and a bottle of Prosecco.
2nd place – Two General admission tickets to a raceday of their choice and a bottle of Prosecco
3rd place – A bottle of Prosecco
WEATHER:
The forecast for Saturday is sunny skies, with highs of 22 degrees (as of Wednesday 30th July). There is free drinking water available at every bar and please dress accordingly for the weather.
FOOD & DRINK:
A range of bars and food outlets are available serving a variety of tasty food and refreshing drinks. A range of vegetarian and vegan food options will be available across the racecourse. Please be aware that no food, drink or picnics can be brought into the racecourse except in the case of a severe food allergy, in which we ask you to contact us directly to arrange bringing in your own food.
There will be 50% off draught drinks, including: Lager, Cider, Ale, Guinness, Soft Drinks, PLUS £10 off any bottle of House Wine, Prosecco, Champagne, Pimms Jugs within the first hour from when gates open. Offer only available for general attendance customers including annual members and owners & trainers. T&Cs Apply.
UNDER 18S:
Racegoers under the age of 18 years old will be able to receive a green wrist band to be provided with parent’s contact details. This will be available at both entry gates.
SECURITY:
We take security and safety very seriously. There will be a strong security presence and you will be subject to a bag search on arrival.
We ask all visitors not to leave bags unattended and to report anything suspicious to a member of staff.
PAYMENT:
Please remember, the majority of food outlets and bars are card only but we advise you to also bring cash for betting purposes. There are no cash machines on site so please bear this in mind.
Get your tickets for ABBA The Party Summer Sounds on Saturday 2nd August here.
