Ffos Las Racecourse
Ffos Las Racecourse
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@darrenlewis78
Neath Port Talbot, UK1,579 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We visited on Easter weekend family weekend racing day. And we all enjoyed! Plenty of fair rides and bouncy castles for kids. And they were all free. Tickets cost us just under £40 entry fee for my partner and me. Kids go are free! There was also Easter egg hunt organised for little ones. Magic show and face painting. Plenty of bars and food stalls around site too. I would recommend you taking fold up camping chair or maybe picnic blanket just incase there’s no outside seating available. Because they are limited. But it didn’t bother us. Views were great watching horses go around track
Written April 19, 2022
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delyth13
Port Talbot, UK282 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Last visited here in 2019 and the lines to get to the loo or food and drink were at least 20 mins plus. No change in all that time still awful long lines of people everywhere. Toilets not the cleanest and staff clueless about drinks. There was a bigger head on my larger than a 99 ice cream.
One thing that was visible was also drug use and the sale of drugs in the grounds. Which was farcical as we were searched for alcohol and had it confiscated but white powder gets in no problem. Lots of posh younger race goers off their faces with families and children having to put up with their antics and anti social behaviour.
One thing that was visible was also drug use and the sale of drugs in the grounds. Which was farcical as we were searched for alcohol and had it confiscated but white powder gets in no problem. Lots of posh younger race goers off their faces with families and children having to put up with their antics and anti social behaviour.
Written June 3, 2022
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SPW1111
NARBERTH, PEMBROKESHIRE16 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Attended Ffos Las race day yesterday for a birthday celebration, the races were great & betting was a great bit of fun however there was only one very over-priced and very poor trailer which served dry, cold, pre-cooked burgers, chicken goujons & the worst chips ever, along with the cheapest grossest tomato sauce and salt that was so damp it came out in soggy clumps!! The alcohol served at the bar was no better, overpriced and cheap substitutes …. Tasted like medicine!! I had one drink all day as I refused to pay over the odds for a poor quality and frankly vile drink. I wasn’t the only one to feel that way in our party of 40 people. Come on Ffos Las provide quality food and drink and people will spend more!! We have experienced Chester & Ascot and whilst I wasn’t expecting that level I was expecting something edible & drinkable. I for one won’t rush back & that is such a terrific shame as the facility here in West Wales is great and could be so much more. Completely lacks any finesse at all. Wish we had stopped at Mcdonalds on the way & I never wish for a McDonalds!!!
Written September 27, 2021
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BJ D
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Mar 2022 • Family
Fantastic day yesterday at Ffos Las. Family of 3 generations from age 20 to 70 and everyone loved the day. We went as had seen the event advertised on Facebook as University of Wales Trinity Saint David's manage the event. First time most of the party had attended Ffos Las and certainly won't be the last. We opted for the package with a meal in Bridles. Again this was outstanding. Food was good, service excellent, nothing was too much for the staff and students. It was the wonderful balance of professional and friendly which made you feel relaxed as well as feeling like a VIP.
Written March 24, 2022
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karl t
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
WOW just WOW, was a complete shambles from beginning to end, no coaches or taxis from the train station to track after 12 noon, the alcohol was ridiculously priced ÂŁ2.40 for a DASH in your spirit. But on the plus side didn't spend fortune on alcohol because between the length of ques for the bars & the SIX urinals you simply didn't have the time. Whoever is running the show needs removing asap before we lose another good course đź‘Ž
Written August 24, 2024
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AMBLBHBW
139 contributions
Apr 2022
We had a great day in the Easter sunshine. Harrry Potter characters were walking around having photos with little kids. Fairground rides were free and popular. The food outlets offered a wide choice of good quality takeaways. The Firepit was my favourite esp the Chiliwurst with onions and child sauce. Also had the roast pork and apple sauce and stuffing roll, excellent. Family enjoyed burgers and traditional sausage dogs. Beers in Grandstand bar were usual price for these venues and w:de variety of drinks available. Staff were friendly and polite throughout the venue and day. We were there from 11:30 to 16:30 and had a great time. There was also an Eeaster egg hunt for the kids. The venue provided a full and wide range of excellent entertainment throughout the day with something for everyone
Written April 20, 2022
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Stephen P
Wanborough, UK4 contributions
Apr 2022
Had a runner here - I dont know where to start. Horrendous place to get to, horrendous O&T facilities, horrendous aesthetic - it rather looks like how you might build a racetrack were you asked to do it as quickly, inexpensively and least likely to leave any lasting positive impression on someone as possible. In all fairness the track itself isn't that bad, and I can quite understand how locals like it given the lack of opportunity for other leisure opportunities in the area, however if you are a seasoned racegoer, I cant recommend you visit for any reason whatsoever. I was at least blessed with free plastic wrapped sandwiches and subsidised bottom shelf alcohol, the complaints from outside about price, service and quality for on track food were quite apparent as I enjoyed my walk to the course - further reinforced by the unfinished victuals being tossed in the bins. I shall not be returning in a hurry.
Written November 6, 2022
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Cheryl M
Wales, UK127 contributions
Jun 2022
Visited during the jubilee weekend for Race evening and Kaiser Chiefs concert. This was my first visit to a race track for many years and I thoroughly enjoyed it, albeit I didn't manage to back a winner.....
We booked 3 course dinner in the Brides restaurant and had a table throughout the visit. The meal was very good, although the service was lacking and something that should be addressed. The racing was exciting, easy to bet & lose money - but that's half the fun. Other visitors were friendly. The concert was superb and everyone young and old seemed to enjoy themselves. We will be back.
We booked 3 course dinner in the Brides restaurant and had a table throughout the visit. The meal was very good, although the service was lacking and something that should be addressed. The racing was exciting, easy to bet & lose money - but that's half the fun. Other visitors were friendly. The concert was superb and everyone young and old seemed to enjoy themselves. We will be back.
Written June 5, 2022
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perky206
Swansea County, UK2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Attended ladies day for the first time here and sad to say it will be my last. When we arrived there was a large queue snaking around the car park. So it took a little while to get into the venue. Once we were in my partner went to place a bet whilst I went to the bar. It took 50 minutes for me to get served. Unfortunately this was a theme that continued for the rest of the day. The wait for the toilets was the same a minimum of half hour wait. Food again 45 minute wait. If you want to spend the majority of your day standing in queues this is the place for you.
I understand they are a business and they need a good profit, and the more people creates a good atmosphere but they have to have the facilities to cope with the volume of people they are letting through the door.
It's a great venue but they need to address the above issues as the many people I spoke to on the day felt the same way and wernt impressed.
I understand they are a business and they need a good profit, and the more people creates a good atmosphere but they have to have the facilities to cope with the volume of people they are letting through the door.
It's a great venue but they need to address the above issues as the many people I spoke to on the day felt the same way and wernt impressed.
Written August 28, 2022
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ffionanna2015
Carmarthen, UK66 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
My first time attending horse racing event I came with my husband to be my friend and my friend’s mum as they are big horse racing fans. This is my first horse racing event as bride to be. Staff were warm and welcoming and toilets were the cleanest I’ve ever seen. I’d definitely recommend Ffos las racecourse to all my friends and family as I have thoroughly enjoyed and have made memories here
Written October 13, 2024
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Can I get someone to Recommend hotel to stay within 20 miles from racecourse with restaurant & bar and good transport options available for this weekend 15 th Oct 2:
Written October 12, 2023
Go online to their web site and they will be emailed to you.
Written October 4, 2019
rwr1960
Lampeter, United Kingdom
Can we overnight in the car park with a small campervan. We are coming to see madness in May.
Written February 24, 2019
Can I park my car at the race course?
Can I pre book?
Written October 19, 2018
No need to pre book. Plenty of parking space
Written October 20, 2018
Ffos Las R
Trimsaran, United Kingdom
Hi
No we do not have a cash point onsite. We advise you bring enough money for the day but you can get cashback up to ÂŁ100 from the bar
Kind regards
Ffos Las Team
Written July 13, 2018
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