Location: London Road, Towcester NN12 6QP (about 10 miles east of Brackley)
Events style: Racecourse meetings, hospitality boxes & countryside events
History
Set in parkland on the edge of Towcester, the racecourse has long been part of South Northamptonshire's social calendar — racing, seasonal meetings, and corporate hospitality against a rural backdrop.
What to know
Clients living between Brackley and Towcester often cite race days as weekend highlights. Hospitality suites and lawns suit larger celebrations when town venues feel too small. Pair with a Brackley base for quieter weekday living and easy access to events.
For buyers & tenants
If you entertain frequently or work in hospitality, a Brackley–Towcester corridor home can be ideal. We cover both towns for buying and lettings enquiries through Harrison Homes Brackley.
Planning a Day at Towcester from Brackley
Towcester Racecourse sits within the Easton Neston estate, one of the more striking country house settings in the county, and that parkland character is a large part of its appeal. Even if racing is not your main interest, a visit gives a good sense of the landscape that shapes life in this corner of South Northamptonshire: open fields, estate woodland and market towns linked by fairly short country drives.
Getting there
From Brackley the most direct route is along the A43 towards Towcester, a journey that is usually straightforward outside peak times. On busy event days, traffic around the town and the entrance roads can build, so allow extra time and check the venue's own guidance on parking and arrival before you set off. Public transport between the two towns is limited, so most visitors drive, share lifts or arrange a taxi in advance, particularly if they plan to enjoy the hospitality.
Before you go
- Check the official fixture list. The racecourse has gone through changes over the years in the type of racing and events it hosts, so confirm what is running and when directly with the venue.
- Book hospitality early. Private boxes and group packages for celebrations tend to be reserved well ahead of popular dates.
- Dress for the weather. Exposed parkland can feel cooler and windier than town, so layers and sensible footwear are worth it.
What it means for where you live
For many households, being within easy reach of a venue like this is less about every weekend and more about having options: a family celebration, a client day out, or simply somewhere different to spend a Saturday. Brackley offers a calmer base with its own schools, shops and community life, while Towcester and its events remain a short drive away. If you are weighing up villages and towns along this corridor, our local information pages cover more of the surrounding area, and our lettings team can talk through rental options if you would like to try the area before buying.