Newton Abbot Races hosts Kids Love the Races Roadshow

There aren’t many places that you can take the kids for free in the school holidays, but Newton Abbot races in Devon is a great exception with children under 16 admitted free of charge throughout the year. And there’s never been a better time to visit than next weekend (Sunday 21July) when the course will be hosting a new interactive ‘Kids love the Races’ roadshow designed to entertain and engage children in the sport.

Here, budding young jockeys can enjoy finding out more about the equine and human stars of the sport, design their own racing silks and take a look at some specialist racing equipment. They’ll also be able to check out what racehorses eat to keep them in tip-top condition and learn about what happens at the track.

And the fun and games don’t stop there as the course will also be providing further entertainment in the form of a bouncy castle, giant snakes and ladders and a big challenge assault course, in addition to the thrilling action on track.

Rod Street, Chief Executive of Great British Racing said: “Racing provides fantastic entertainment and sporting action for all the family and is one of the few leisure activities where kids go free. As well as the thrill of watching horses race around the track at over 40 mph this new, interactive roadshow will help kids in Devon get the most out of a great day at the races.”

For more information about the Kids love the Races roadshow and details of all the family fun days taking place at racecourses this summer visit http://www.lovetheraces.com/kids-go-free