IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CLOSING TIMES – Please note the closing times of the individual yards, Karl Burke and Edward Bethell close at the earlier time of 12.30, and all other yards close at 13.00. The last entry to all yards is 30 minutes before the advertised closing time. There will need to be a cut-off for boarding buses for the circular route at 12.15 pm, this is to ensure people are not disappointed as arrival would be when the yards are closing.
PARKING
The main parking facility is returning to Low Moor (DL8 4RH)
There is also a car park at Tennants Auction Centre, Harmby Rd, Leyburn DL8 5SG.
Buses will frequently run to and from Middleham, and please note this year we are delighted that some buses WILL allow dogs onto the buses.
There is very limited parking at The Busks in Middleham DL84PP.
Accessible parking – see below
At the various car parks ticket scanning for wristbands and purchasing of tickets can be completed as well as throughout Middleham open yards and the Racing Welfare gazebo in Middleham market square.
Please park in the designated car park as there will be no parking in Middleham or at any of the yards. There will be a shuttle bus service running from each car park to each yard location throughout the morning.
TICKETS
Pre-purchased tickets can be collected and tickets can be purchased on the day from the Racing Welfare Stand in the Marketplace, Car parks on The Busks or Low Moor and most yards. Brochures will also be available to collect from these points.
Please note there are very limited card facilities on the day and cash is recommended. The closest cash point to Middleham is Leyburn.
Find details on local accommodation and places to eat here.
TOILETS
There are a number of toilets available around Middleham for the open day, 5 on Low moor including 2 accessible toilets, 2 in Middleham market place, and 1 toilet at the Busks parking area. Please note that use of hotel toilet facilities are for patrons of those establishments only.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome and should be kept on a lead and cleaned up after. We are delighted to say dogs WILL be allowed on some of the shuttle buses at owners own risk, also a lot of the yards are within walking distance and dogs are very much welcome to visit yards. Find out more about our dog policy here.
ACCESSIBILITY
The open day itself is accessible and there are several yards that are flat and wheelchair-friendly. There are some yards that the ground isn’t as level or safe however the majority of those in the town of Middleham should be safe. There is disabled parking at Middleham Key Centre (Park Lane, Middleham, DL8 4RA) which is right in the heart of the town.
We recommend visiting yards such as Charlie Johnston (Kingsley and Warwick House), Neil Mechie, Micky Hammond, and Simon West as they should be the most accessible and flat.