Grand National Hospitality - Opening Day - Silks Restaurant

Reasons For Buying The Silks Restaurant

A VIP hospitality package is no doubt on many people’s wishlists. The Grand National certainly is an event that all should witness first hand. Over the years extra-ordinary things have happened and we have seen some of the greatest sporting wins of all time.

Grand National heroes include the likes of Red Rum, Foinavon, Willie Mullins and Bob Champion. Grand National 2019 will no doubt offer much of the same too. We can expect exhilarating thrills, tense moments and lots of excitement and action.

The Silks Restaurant hospitality package is here to offer that extra touch of magic to the day. A Grand National experience in the Silks Restaurant will be one to remember. Treat your valued clients and guests to a day at the races like no other. Experience all the thrills of the day the VIP way.

The Grand National is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the year. Hosted at Aintree Racecourse it attracts hundreds f thousands of visitors each year. Whatever day you are deciding to attend an enjoyable day is guaranteed. To make the day run even more smoothly we have put together a guide on all you need to know for your Grand National visit.

Dress Code
There is no official dress code for Aintree Racecourse. However it does state that smart wear is preferred and often opted for. There are some restrictions though. Sportswear, fancy dress and trainers are not permitted at Grand National.

Aintree Ladies Day is the most stylish of the three days. With style and fashion being a huge focal point of the days events. Ladies and Gentleman wear their best outfits throughout the Grand National Festival.

Transport
Think about how you are going to get to Grand National and planning ahead is vitally important. If you are thinking of catching to the train to Aintree this is by far the most favoured mode of transport. You can catch a direct to train to Aintree station from Liverpool Lime Street. Be prepared for busy trains though!

If you live a little closer then there's bus transportation also. From Liverpool you can catch the bus to Aintree on a range of bus routes including: 300, 311, 345, 350 and 351.

For those a little further afield you may prefer to drive to the great Liverpool city. For Sat Nav users use the postcode L9 5AS and you will find Aintree Racecourse off Ormskirk Road. Parking needs to be booked in advanced. Most of the VIP hospitality packages will include some form of parking.

Aintree Racecourse Tours
Fancy an up close view of the incredible Aintree Racecourse. See first hand how big those fences are and how gruelling the racetrack really is. Racecourse tours can be booked for the mornings of all three days of the Grand National Festival.

Being Clued Up
The Grand National welcomes racing enthusiasts and newbies to the sport. So it is important if you are not as familiar with racing to get clued on the lingo. This will help you to make the right bets on the horses. Here are a few key phrases you should know:

Each-Way Bet: A wager consisting of two separate bets: a win bet and a place bet. This offers insurance for the person betting. For you to make a return on the place bet they must come 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

Handicap: A race where each horse is assigned a different weight to carry. The idea is that all horses should run on a fair and equal basis.

Odds on: Odds where the winnings are less than the stake.

On the nose: betting on a horse to only win.

Food & Drink
The VIP Grand National hospitality packages have food and drink covered. On all three days you can expect a luxury dining experience. The Silks Restaurant provides an ideal atmosphere to relax and unwind with guests.

You will enjoy a fine ding experience like true VIP's. The tone is set from the beginning with coffee's and pastries on arrival. Then get the celebrations started with a bucks fizz reception. Tuck into a delicious three course luncheon and take advantage of the complimentary bar. The dining experience concludes with afternoon tea.

There's plenty to look forward to about the upcoming Grand National Festival. Ensure you choose the best hospitality package for you and your guests