Dress Codes

Please ensure you read the guidance notes below:

Investec Derby Festival

Queen’s Stand on Investec Ladies Day

Gentlemen must wear a jacket, collar and tie.
Ladies are asked to wear a fascinator or hat.
Jeans, sports shorts, denim or trainers are not acceptable.
Children should be dressed smartly.

Queen’s Stand on Investec Derby Day

Either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is obligatory for gentlemen on Investec Derby Day.
Ladies must wear formal day dress, or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or substantial fascinator.
Children should be dressed smartly.

Duchess’s Stand general admission on both days

Guests are required to dress up for the Investec Derby Festival.
No sportswear, sleeveless vests or bare tops.
Smart denim must not have tears or rips.
Guests must not wear sports trainers.
Children should be dressed smartly.

Duchess’s Stand Hospitality areas on both days

Gentlemen must wear a jacket, collar, ties are encouraged.
Ladies are asked to wear a fascinator or hat.
Children should be dressed smartly.

Fancy dress is not acceptable in the Duchess’s or Queen’s Stands during the Investec Derby Festival.

All race meetings

(including Epsom Live!), excluding the Investec Derby Festival, have the Queen's Stand and Duchess's Stand open as one area.

One Enclosure The Stands

Smart shorts, smart denim jeans*, and trainers are acceptable, but no sleeveless vests or bare tops.

One Enclosure The Stands Hospitality

Smart casual dress code is required.
Jackets and trousers with a collared shirt are encouraged.
Smart denim jeans are acceptable*.

* Denim jeans must not have tears or rips.

Special note to Group Organisers
To save embarrassment, please ensure that all members of your party are aware of the dress code requirements at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Ladies at Epsom Racing