Based in Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is one of the most popular racecourses with over 60 race days. It boasts two completely different kinds of race tracks: a floodlit all-weather straight mile track for flat racing and a turf track for jump racing. Northumberland Plate Meeting is Newcastle’s oldest, largest and most prestigious racing event in their calendar and is held over three days in June. For 2026 the dates are Thurs 25th June until Saturday 27th June. 

Official Dress Code for Hospitality & Premier Enclosure

Hospitality areas and the Premier Enclosure operate a smart casual dress code. Smart trainers and denim jeans are allowed, but no rips or tears. However, on summer feature days such a the Northumberland Plate, they encourage dressing to impress such as a three piece suit. Not permitted are sportswear, football shirts or fancy dress. For Gentlemen We Say… Many gentlemen who have a good idea of what to wear to Newcastle Racecourse will go all out the sartorial way and wear a suit and tie.

All prices are correct at time of publishing

Many racegoers will choose a mid to dark suit so stand out from the crowd with M&S Autograph’s 3 Piece Tailored Fit Italian Linen Blend Suit | M&S in light khaki. Total price is £264.00 (jacket £129.00, trousers £70.00, waistcoat £65.00) Pair the suit with M&S NON IRON COTTON STRIPED SHIRT in green stripe, £40.00 Don’t be afraid to add a patterned tie such as their Floral Fan Tie   in green with a floral fan motif. £16.00 Whether you wear a tie or not, do not forget the pocket square. This is one accessory which always adds a dashing touch with no effort at all – the only rule to remember is that if you do wear a tie, the pocket square should never exactly match. Add drama with Geoff Stocker’s  The Play’s The Thing pocket square The print references an old theatrical safety curtain and proscenium arch in pure satin silk. £45.00   Slip into comfort and style with a pair of smart soft loafers. These are ideal for the summer and easy to wear with or without socks. M&S Autograph SUEDE SNAFFLE SLIP ON LOAFERS  in sage green £65.00. Don’t forget the sunglasses, a must have accessory for a sunny day at the races. M&S D Frame Polarised Sunglasses with green clear frames and dark green lens, £20.00  Add those dapper jewellery touches with Tateossian’s Halo Rectangular Tie Clip   This palladium plated base metal tie clip features an Ice Flower cut cubic zirconia in cool lavender at its end,  £165.00 and update your look with Thomas Sabo’s Silver bracelet in green braided leather, £100.00

Official Dress Code for them Grandstand 

There is no dress code in the Grandstand. Fancy dress is allowed in the Grandstand, providing it’s decent and would not cause offence to other guests. We say…the ladies will probably still dress up so why not join them and go for smart casual. Land’s End shows how to dress smart casual on a budget. Their Linen Blend Tailored Blazer combines smart single breasted tailoring with the more relaxed linen blend fabric. Available in slate blue or toasted rye. £110.00 with matching Pleated Linen in a relaxed fit. £70.00 Get fired up for the races with Simon Carter’s  Dragon Silk Pocket Square  A fiery red dragon with yellow accents on a pale blue background. Although fierce looking, this dragon does have manners and is drinking tea. £65.00 For smart casual, pair with their  Long Sleeve Poplin Shirt, in sapphire blue gem Bengal stripe. The Bengal stripes give a louder contemporary look than the narrow classic stripe usually worn in the office. The sapphire blue against white brings a bold fresh contrast.  £59.00, Wear a pair of Suede Moccasins   in brown suede for that laid back chic look, £85.00. If you decide not to wear a tie, accessorise with Thomas Sabo’s Silver Horse Head Pendant   £260.00 with Venezia chain from £50.00. Complete your cool look in Calvin Klein’s  Modified Rectangle Sunglasses with transparent blue lenses £160.00

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Thomas Sabo and Tateossian images provided by pr agency Task PR

Geoff Stocker images provided by Geoff Stocker

Land’s End and Marchon Eyewear (Calvin Klein) images courtesy of pr agency Purple PR

Simon Carter images courtesy of Simon Carter