St Leger Festival 2026: Parking Guide for Doncaster Racecourse
Heading to the Betfred St Leger Festival this September? Here's everything you need to know about parking near Doncaster Racecourse for the biggest week in flat racing.
St Leger Festival Parking at Doncaster Racecourse: Your 2026 Guide
The 250th St Leger Festival is the biggest racing occasion Doncaster has seen in a generation — and with more than 26,000 racegoers on St Leger Day alone last year, parking near the course will go fast.
Book your Doncaster Racecourse space now through JustPark and arrive knowing exactly where you're going, with a confirmed spot waiting and nothing left to chance across all four days of the festival, from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026.
The 2026 Betfred St Leger Festival runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September, with each day carrying its own character:
Thursday 10 September — Betfred Ladies Day: The festival opener, headlined by the May Hill Stakes and Park Hill Stakes, with the prestigious Style Awards and live entertainment after racing.
Friday 11 September — Betfred Gents Day: A celebration of the Doncaster Cup, the oldest race still run under official rules, first contested in 1766.
Saturday 12 September — St Leger Day: The main event — the 250th running of the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes, with a prize pool of £700,000. Capital Breakfast DJ Jordan North performs on the Champagne Lawn after racing.
Sunday 13 September — Leger Legends Day: The final day of the festival, featuring the Group 3 Sceptre Fillies' Stakes and the Leger Legends Charity Race for former professional jockeys.
Doncaster Racecourse is at Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB.
Book St Leger Festival Parking Near Doncaster Racecourse
Book your parking near Doncaster Racecourse in advance and arrive at the festival with one less thing on your mind. With spaces available across the streets and driveways surrounding Town Moor, JustPark gives you the flexibility to choose a spot that suits your route and budget:
Reserve your space before you set off — no circling for a spot on Ladies Day, when Doncaster fills up fast and roads around Leger Way get busy well before the first race.
Choice of price points — from private driveways close to the course to car parks within easy walking distance, with options to suit every budget across all four days of the festival.
Book once and relax — your space is confirmed the moment you book, so you can focus on picking your runners rather than your parking strategy.
Extend on the go — if the post-racing entertainment keeps you at the racecourse longer than expected, extend your stay directly through the JustPark app.
Pre-book and save — locking in a space in advance means you avoid any last-minute premium and know exactly what you're paying before you arrive.
Getting to Doncaster Racecourse by Road
Doncaster Racecourse sits just off Leger Way on the edge of Town Moor and benefits from straightforward access to several major motorway routes. Use postcode DN2 6BB for sat nav.
From the South (M1): Take the M1 northbound to Junction 32, then follow the A630 towards Doncaster. Continue into town and follow signs for the racecourse via Leger Way.
From the East and West (M18): Join the M18 at Junction 3 or 4 depending on your direction of travel, then head into Doncaster via the A630 or A18. Leger Way is well signposted from the town centre.
From the North (A1M): Exit at Junction 36 and follow the A630 into Doncaster, then continue to Leger Way.
From the West (M62): Follow the M62 east to its junction with the M18, then continue as above.
Be prepared for increased traffic around Leger Way and the Town Moor approaches on all four days of the festival, particularly on Ladies Day (Thursday) and St Leger Day (Saturday), when attendance is at its highest. Arriving early is the single most effective way to avoid delays.
Getting to Doncaster Racecourse by Train and Bus
Doncaster station is served by a number of national rail operators including London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, and Grand Central, making it accessible from across the country. From London King's Cross, direct services run regularly to Doncaster, with a journey time of around 90 minutes.
From Doncaster station, the racecourse is approximately 2 miles away. On race days, a shuttle service operates between Doncaster Interchange and the racecourse, departing from around the time the gates open and running until approximately 30 minutes after the first race, with return services starting after the penultimate race.
Alternatively, local buses including the 356 run from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to Bawtry Road/Leger Way, just a short walk from the course entrance. Services run frequently, with a journey time of approximately 6 minutes.
If you're driving part of the way, parking near Doncaster train station is available through JustPark, allowing you to park up and complete the final leg by shuttle or bus.
Do You Live Near Doncaster Racecourse? Earn Extra Income During the St Leger Festival
If your driveway or off-street parking space sits within walking distance of Town Moor, the St Leger Festival is one of the busiest and most lucrative periods of the year to list it on JustPark. With tens of thousands of racegoers travelling to Doncaster across four days in September, demand for nearby parking reaches its seasonal peak — and your space could be earning while you're not using it.
Hosts near sports grounds and major event venues earn significantly more during fixture and festival periods — on average 57% more annually than hosts in non-event locations. Even if you're attending the festival yourself, you can block off the times you need your space and list it around your schedule.
Listing is free and takes less than 10 minutes. Rent out your driveway near Doncaster Racecourse and let the St Leger Festival work for you.
St Leger Festival Parking: FAQs
When is the St Leger Festival 2026?
The Betfred St Leger Festival 2026 runs from Thursday 10 September to Sunday 13 September at Doncaster Racecourse. The headline race, the 250th running of the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes, takes place on Saturday 12 September.
Where is the St Leger run?
The St Leger Stakes is run at Doncaster Racecourse on Town Moor, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB. It has been held at Doncaster for the vast majority of its 250-year history.
What is St Leger Day?
St Leger Day — Saturday 12 September 2026 — is the flagship day of the Betfred St Leger Festival and the occasion on which the world's oldest Classic, the St Leger Stakes, is run. It is the most-attended and most-anticipated day of the Doncaster flat racing season, featuring the feature race alongside the Champagne Stakes, the Park Stakes, and the Portland Handicap.
Is there parking near Doncaster Racecourse during the St Leger Festival?
Yes — JustPark has private driveways and off-street spaces available in the streets surrounding Town Moor, starting from £3.20 per day. Pre-booking is strongly recommended during the St Leger Festival, particularly for Ladies Day and St Leger Day, when demand around the racecourse is at its highest across the year.
How do I get to the St Leger from Doncaster train station?
Doncaster station is around 2 miles from the racecourse. On race days, a shuttle bus service runs between Doncaster Interchange and the course. Local buses on the 356 route also connect Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange to Bawtry Road/Leger Way in approximately 6 minutes.
Is there disabled parking near Doncaster Racecourse?
Yes. JustPark offers accessible parking options near the racecourse — use the accessibility filter when searching to find Blue Badge-friendly spaces in the surrounding area.
Book Your Doncaster Racecourse Parking for the St Leger Festival
The 250th St Leger Festival is a once-in-a-generation occasion, and parking close to Doncaster Racecourse will be at a premium across all four days. Don't leave it to chance — book your space through JustPark now, lock in your price, and arrive ready to enjoy every moment of one of British racing's greatest weeks.
