This List of British racecourses gives details of both current and former horse racing venues in Great Britain.
As of 14 February 2025, there are 59 racecourses operating in Great Britain (excluding Point-to-Point courses).
Whyte's History of the British Turf (1840) lists 48 places where racing was discontinued in the latter half of the 18th century:[118] Midlands London East South West and Wales NB Racing is recorded at various of these places after 1840.
There is also reference to a Royal Plate race being held at Guilford [sic] from 1727 at the latest and Burford from 1755.
[73] Race results from places not listed by Whyte can also be found in the historical record.