Grand National Festival at Aintree, 9-15 April 2026

Grand National Hospitality​

Silks Restaurant overlooks the iconic start line and offers guests panoramic views of the horse racing action at Aintree Racecourse, with sights stretching across Melling Road of the Liverpool track.

Couple the incredible trackside views with exquisite fine dining, complimentary drinks and the finest personal hospitality service, and you’ll give visitors the chance to enjoy a day at the races like never before. What better way to impress your clients?

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Silks Restaurant​ Package Includes:

  • Premier Course admission via a VIP Entrance
  • Private balcony overlooking the iconic Grand National course
  • Champagne Reception with Amuse Bouche on arrival
  • Four-course lunch served with selected wines
  • VIP car parking and chauffeur transfer to and from the racecourse
  • 1 car pass per booking of 4
  • Traditional afternoon tea with Champagne
  • Full complimentary bar serving fine wines and liqueurs
  • Complimentary racecard and racing newspaper
  • Private Tote betting
  • Celebrity tipster and host, ITV & Sky Sport Racings Matt Chapman

Silks Restaurant Sample Menu​

ON ARRIVAL​

Champagne and strawberries strawberry gazpacho, burrata and mint

TO START​

Port of Lancaster hot smoked salmon sweet and sour red onions, lemon aioli and pearls, yogurt dressing

THEN

Contre-filet of locally sourced beef, beef fat, Lancashire cheese rarebit Wirral watercress salsa, butter poached potato, Roscoff onion puree

TO FINISH​

Milk and honey panna cotta, gel, tuile, whipped ricotta, fennel, and lemon crumb

AFTERWARDS

Handpicked cheese from renowned dairy farms of England, red, white and blue with breads, biscuits, and fruits

A LITTLE LATER​

A light tea in the afternoon Traditional delicate sandwiches, fruit scones, fresh cream, and strawberry preserve, seasonal afternoon pastries and cakes Teas, infusions and coffee

Dress Code​

There’s no official dress code at The Grand National. We encourage you to come dressed to feel your best!

Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the festival, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday looks”.

Please note:

Fancy dress: avoid inappropriate or offensive outfits, as anything deemed vulgar or derogatory may be refused entry.

Sportswear: avoid wearing team colours/sports kits.

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Pricing

Getting to Aintree Racecourse​

Date

Price

Thursday 9th April

£399.00

Friday 10th April

£549.00

Saturday 11th April

£799.00 

All prices are per person plus vat

Car

From South Leave M6 at J21A and join M62 west. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races.

From North Leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races.

From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races.

The main entrance to the racecourse via Grand National Avenue is just off Ormskirk Road (A59). Please use this entrance for conference and events. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AS.

The entrance to the Aintree Golf Centre is on Aintree Road, Melling, Liverpool. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AB. minute walk.

 

Bus

Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool.

Rail

Merseyrail trains run between Liverpool Central and Aintree Station every 15 minutes. Aintree station is across the road from the racecourse, a less than 5 minute walk.

Air

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the nearest airport to the racecourse and is a 20-minute drive by road.

Alternatively, take a bus to Liverpool South Parkway Merseyrail station where you can catch a train to Aintree [change at Liverpool Central or Moorfields onto the Ormskirk train].

The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Manchester Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive by road.