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Dress Codes

Whilst we try to keep restrictions to a minimum, we would be grateful if all customers were guided by the following dress codes. Please ensure that you advise all your guests of the applicable dress code.

 

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 Queen’s Stand or Duchess's Stand during the Investec Derby Festival.

 
Racedays including Epsom Live! and Family Fun Day

All race meetings, 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