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Bootham Crescent is the home of York City Football Club. This is a traditional ground with standing on the terraces remaining in place. Of course you don't pay Premier League prices to watch a game and there isn't the 30,000 crowd (more like 3,000). In May 2004 the club was relegated from the football league down to the Conference.
Take some warm clothing in winter time and something to cover your head in case it rains during the match. Not all areas of the ground have a roof over the supporters heads (especially if you are in the visiting team end!)
Prices range from £12 - £15 for adults. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Bootham CrescentPhone: 0870 777 1922 ext 1Directions: Heading into York along the A19 from the north, Bootham Crescent is on your left close to the city centre. To park, head up just beyond the ground to where there are no restrictions.Website: www.ycfc.net
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York is one of England's premier flat racing courses. It has a long history which the website will tell you about. Suffice to tell you that racing on this course dates back to 1730, and the city has records of horse racing taking place in Roman times.
I was there in July 09 for its 2nd biggest event - the John Smith's Cup. Historic in itself, as it was the 50th running of the race under the sponsorship of the John Smith's brewery. In fact, they sponsored the whole racecard.
It was a beautiful day, and that brought out a huge crowd. The downside was having to queue up to place bets, plus you could not get near the bars without a fight (I had a 4 hour drive home after the event, so it was water and not alcohol I needed).
Having been horse racing in France the previous weekend, some of the contrasts were stark:-
- A huge crowd in York for a big race with £150k prize money. A modest crowd in France for a main race worth a less modest €400k.
- Food and drink outlets everywhere in York (if you were prepared to push your way in) - 1 formal restaurant and 1 tiny cafe/bar at Chantilly.
- Cool and civilised people at Chantilly - many drunk and incapable at York.
- €4 admission at Chantilly; £32 at York (admittedly for the best enclosure, but at Chantilly you can go anywhere for your €4; parking free at York, but €2.50 at Chantilly)
I'm glad I went, but I'd pick a less popular meeting the next time.
Sun screen if it's sunny.
Umbrella if it's not.
Cash for bets.
Inspiration to choose the winners.
Patience to queue up (or fight for) your beer/food.
(Check the dress code for the enclosure you'll be in). Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: The Racecourse, York YO23 1EXPhone: 01904 620911Directions: On the southern outskirts of town - within walking distance (25 minutes).Website: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
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