One of Britain’s iconic horse racing venues is Haydock Park in Merseyside. Hosting both Flat and jumps racing, Haydock is the scene for one of the country’s Group 1 races, the Sprint Cup held each September. Haydock opened for racing in 1899. Having hosted thousands of top-class races since, it is also now known as an outstanding multi-purpose venue hosting music festivals and concerts, private parties, exhibitions, conferences and more.
Haydock is kept busy throughout the year. Some outstanding jumps racing is hosted during the winter, while in the summer some great turf Flat racing is held as well as the excellent non-racing events. Situated in beautiful parkland right on the border with Greater Manchester, Haydock Park can be accessed easily via the M6 with nearby train stations including Golborne and Newton-le-Willows.
More Than Just Horse Racing at Haydock Park
Haydock is perfect for non-racing events, especially for music concerts and festivals. The course is spacious and, owing to its professional sporting roots, the venue offers some top-class facilities for all visiting.
Haydock Park, officially in Merseyside, sits close to the East Lancashire Road and can be seen from the M6 motorway. The location is ideal for those around Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester though train routes service the area from even further away. Among the popular events at Haydock are its gigs in the summertime with chart-topping acts frequently visiting the course, including Tom Jones.
Major Events at Haydock
Jamie Webster Headlines Outdoor Show
A Merseyside singer at a Merseyside venue: Jamie Webster performs live at Haydock after racing on Saturday, June 21st.
Webster headlines a massive outdoor show at the racecourse having earlier performed at Sefton Park. Complimenting the show is a big day’s racing too, gates opening at 4:00pm for racing at 6:00pm. The final race is due off at 8:45, Jamie Webster hitting the stage at around 9:15 and for a full 90-minute show.
Becky Hill Live After Evening Racing
Double Brit Award winner Becky Hill performs live at Haydock on Friday, August 8th, 2025.
A full headline set is in the offing after evening horse racing. Haydock’s latest open-air concert is sure to be a hugely popular one, gates opening at 3:40pm. The first race is due off at 5:40pm, the last race is at 8:30pm and Becky Hill is due on stage at around 9:30 after support from Mia Kirkland (8:45pm).
Tom Jones Performs at Haydock on Summer Tour
Part of a wider racecourse tour, Tom Jones visits Haydock Park for a huge live performance on Friday, July 4th.
The iconic star of the music stage is touring again all summer, coming once more to Haydock for a full live set after Friday evening racing. Gates will be open at 3:30pm, the first race goes off at 5:30pm, the last race is at 8:25pm and the show is set to begin at 9:00pm.