Laytown Races
Thursday 4th September 2025
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Experiences from £339 per person
Laytown Races is rated 9.3 by RacingBreaks.com customers
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Laytown Races Experiences from £339pp
Dublin One Hotel
Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th September 2025
from £339 per person
Book with just a 10% deposit
What's included:
✔ Return airport coach transfers
✔ Two (or more) nights accommodation
✔ Breakfast each morning
✔ Complimentary racing paper
✔ Return racecourse transfers
✔ Ticket to Laytown Races
✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff
Why stay here?
✔ Located in the city centre of Dublin
✔ Short walk to many of cities attractions
✔ Close to numerous bars & restaurants
✔ Popular on-site restaurant
- Option to add additional nights in Dublin
Why book with RacingBreaks.com?
- Book with just a 10% deposit!
- Flexible payment schedules
- Exclusive promotions
- Expert knowledge & advice
- Save money
Example Itinerary
Below is an example itinerary based on two nights accommodation in Dublin. Trip extensions are available if you wish to prolong your time in the city.
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
- Arrive into Dublin Airport where you will have return coach transfers to your hotel.
- You'll have the remainder of the day at leisure to head out an explore Dublin.
- Optional excursions to some of Dublin's most popular attractions can be added.
Thursday 4th September 2025
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- You'll then have the morning at leisure before being collected by coach and transferred to Laytown.
- You'll enjoy the full days racing at this unique venue before being transferred back to your hotel.
Friday 5th September 2025
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- You'll have the rest of the day at leisure until its time to catch your transport back to the airport.
- Additional nights in Dublin are available should you wish to extend your stay.
About Laytown Races
Laytown Races Raceday
Laytown Races occupies a unique position on the Irish and English Racing Calendar as it is the only race event run on the beach under the rules of the Turf Club. An alternative surface to the usual turf, dirt, and all-weather, and far from the manicured grass of the likes of Ascot and Cheltenham. Laytown Beach is located on the East Coast of Ireland in County Meath with stunning sceneries that stretch across the Irish Seas. Racing takes place in September and is timed crucially with the pattern of the tide.
People travel from far and wide to witness the spectacle of horse racing on the beach in Ireland, with crowds in excess of 5,000 in attendance every year enjoying six races run over a mixture of six and seven furlongs.
Laytown Races Dress Code
There is no official dress code at Laytown Races.
As the event is exposed to the elements on the beach guests are encouraged to dress for the weather!
Laytown Races Schedule / Timings
Schedule is based on the 2024 event and can change due to the timings of the tide
14:30 Gates Open
16:35 First Race
19:05 Last Race
Reviews
"We booked the Laytown races trip with Racing Breaks. It’s been on our bucket list for years.
We were extremely impressed with the organisation and communications from start to finish and had a wonderful time. Everything went like clockwork. We also felt that the trip represented very good value for money.
Nice choice of hotel and a special shout out to Dave the rep who was really friendly and professional.
We would highly recommend this Company."
Anthony