Travels with my Angst

Five reasons to visit the Cheltenham Festival

For anybody who’s looking for a fun day out in the English countryside with some fantastic betting opportunities, the Cheltenham Festival provides an unbeatable experience.

Taking place from 15 to 18 March on the outskirts of the pretty spa town on the edge of the glorious Cotswolds, the Cheltenham Festival certainly promises to deliver on these five reasons why you should attend in 2016!

The racing

Horse race

The Cheltenham Festival has long-enjoyed it’s fantastic reputation for racing. And over four days it features the very best in British and Irish thoroughbreds competing in some top racing events. The most prestigious race is undoubtedly the Gold Cup which takes place at 3.30pm on the final day, but with other great races such as the Ryanair Chase and the thrilling Stan James Champion Hurdle, it looks to be an epic racing event.

The betting

Tickets to win

Betting and horse-racing go hand in hand, and the Cheltenham Festival offers some great betting opportunities for the hardcore punter and the casual racing fan. For an comprehensive list of Cheltenham Festival dates and times, the Coral website features all the information on horses and jockeys that you’ll need on this hugely-enjoyable racing event.

The fashion

Richard Nylon and Rebecca Judd

Horse racing events have also become something of a fixture in the nation’s fashion calendars with the likes of Ladies’ Day providing the perfect opportunity for everyone to dress up in their finest and wear their most extreme fascinator. From fashionistas to the ever-present paparazzi, the Cheltenham Festival is the place to be and be seen.

The Guinness

Have a pint of Guinness

One of the interesting things about the Cheltenham Festival is the fact that it enjoys a rich association with Irish horse racing. And this has definitely been advanced by the fact that the festival routinely falls on St Patrick’s Day which regularly features thousands of Irish racing fans all seeking to enjoy celebrating their winnings with an extra pint of Guinness!

The surroundings

Cotswolds Panorama Fields

And finally, even if you didn’t make it to the Cheltenham Festival, the surrounding area is well worth a visit. From the boutique shops and cafes that are dotted around the centre of the picturesque spa town, to the bucolic glory of the surrounding Cotswolds, the Cheltenham area is definitely one of the UK’s best kept secrets.

So if you’re interested in the Cheltenham betting, or just want an excuse to wear your finest fascinator, be sure to visit the Cheltenham Festival for a great day out in 2016!

Formula One is the most popular sports on the planet and fans from all over the world travel across the globe to see superstars such as defending champion Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel compete against each other on various tracks around the world.

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The Japanese Grand Prix, which has been held at Suzuka for 26 of the past 28 years, is one of the toughest race tracks on the Formula One circuit and tens of thousands of motor racing fanatics will be planning to attend this year’s event. It remains one of the most exotic venues on the calendar and a huge favourite with both the fans and the drivers.

Now, Suzuka itself is 50 miles south of Japan’s third largest city, Nagoya. Nagoya’s main airport, Central Japan International Airport, is the closest to the venue and has excellent transport links to all of Japan’s major cities. Of course, you could also decide to fly into Tokyo’s Narita airport, but you will face a trickier journey down to Suzuka whilst in the country.

Once in the country, you essentially have two options; a train or drive. From Nagoya, you can catch the Kintetsu line to Shiroko station and then jump on one of the many shuttle buses that are running over a race weekend. If you choose to drive, take the Higashi Meihan expressway to the Suzuka exit – it truly is that straightforward.

This year’s race will take place on September 27th and Lewis Hamilton will fancy his chances of victory – a result that would see him further tighten his grip on the world title. He’s currently 53 points ahead of nearest challenger Nico Rosberg and looks likely to defend his crown. In fact, Hamilton is priced at 1/20 at https://sports.betway.com to win the title this year.

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Japan is a fairly easy country to navigate and the Japanese people are always kind enough to help point tourists in the right direction. There are plenty of interesting nearby towns to visit, particularly if you have access to a vehicle. You can check out Yokkaichi, Tsu or Shiroko, or just stay in the self-contained Suzuka Circuit complex.

A large proportion of race goers choose to stay onsite due to the incredible amount of choice and opportunity to experience Japan’s culture but with other Formula One fans. They have a theme park, hot springs, golf courses, tennis courts, a number of hotels and restaurants in the surrounding area and there are more than enough activities to keep fans occupied before the racing begins.

In terms of accommodation, there are plenty of hotels available near the track but if those are all fully booked then it would be wise to stay in a local town or even commute in from Nagoya.

If you are planning on attending the Japanese Grand Prix, you are in for a right treat. From the extraordinary Japanese cuisine to the culture, heritage and history of Japan’s transportation links, you will enjoy your stay in one of the world’s top countries and hopefully, you enjoy the race too!

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