The ultimate family day out: St Leger Sunday Funday full info and booking details
Doncaster Racecourse is preparing to bring the 250th St Leger Festival to a spectacular close with the return of Sunday Funday, a raceday created with families firmly at its heart.
Combining exciting live racing with entertainment for all ages, the event promises a memorable day out for parents, grandparents and children alike.
Taking place on Sunday 13 September, St Leger Sunday Funday is set to be one of the biggest family events in South Yorkshire this summer. As Doncaster celebrates 250 years of the world’s oldest Classic horse race, the day offers the perfect opportunity for families to be part of a truly historic occasion while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming festival atmosphere.
The Sunday Funday isn’t just another raceday – it is the grand finale of Doncaster’s historic four-day St Leger festival, bringing together families from across South Yorkshire to celebrate this landmark anniversary in style.
While the excitement of live horse racing provides the backdrop to the day, there will be plenty happening away from the track to keep younger visitors entertained throughout the afternoon. Families can expect interactive entertainment, children’s activities, fun attractions and special festival touches designed to make the day enjoyable for visitors of every age.
Chase & Skye from PAW Patrol make a special appearance.
Young PAW Patrol fans will have the opportunity to say hello to Chase & Skye and pose for a memorable photo with their favourite heroic pups during their visit to Doncaster Racecourse. Whether your little ones dream of joining Chase on the case or taking to the skies with Skye, this is an experience guaranteed to bring plenty of smiles and excitement.
The PAW Patrol appearance is expected to be one of the most popular family attractions of the day and will provide a fantastic opportunity for parents to capture special memories during this historic St Leger celebration.
Sunday Funday has been designed to offer more than just racing. From the moment families arrive, they can enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere filled with entertainment, laughter and activities that encourage everyone to spend quality time together. Whether children are enjoying the attractions, meeting favourite characters or simply soaking up the excitement of the occasion, there will be plenty to keep the whole family engaged throughout the day.
The 2026 St Leger Festival is particularly significant as it marks 250 years since the first St Leger was run in 1776, making it one of the most important anniversaries in British sporting history. Across the four-day festival, Doncaster Racecourse will celebrate the rich heritage of the famous Classic with top-class racing, entertainment and special anniversary moments.
Sunday Funday provides the perfect family-friendly closing chapter to those celebrations. It combines the prestige of the St Leger Festival with a fun, accessible atmosphere that welcomes both regular racegoers and families visiting the racecourse for the very first time.
With thrilling racing, children’s entertainment, interactive family fun and the special appearance of Chase & Skye from PAW Patrol, Sunday Funday is shaping up to be the perfect way for families across South Yorkshire to round off the 250th St Leger Festival together.
· Family Bundle from just £25. Admission for two adults and up to six children to watch all of the racing action and entertainment.
· Grandstand 4 Day Leger Festival Pass. Access to all 4 days of the St Leger Festival in the Grandstand enclosure from just £99pp.
· Under 18s are free however must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has a valid ticket.
· Concession discounts available at the gate on the day.
· For the first hour after gates open we're offering 50% off draught drinks. T&C’s apply.
Booking recommended
Tickets for Sunday Funday are available now, with advance booking recommended for families wanting to be part of this special 250th St Leger Festival celebration.