The Randox Grand National Festival is just around the corner. This year it's coming to Aintree Racecourse from Thursday 3rd until Saturday 5th of April. With each day offering a different atmosphere- this is not just about horse racing, it's a national institution which draws a global audience.
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00:00The Randox Grand National Festival is just around the corner. This year, it's coming
00:04to Aintree Racecourse from Thursday 3rd until Saturday 5th April. With each day offering
00:09a different atmosphere, this is not just about horse racing, it's a national institution
00:14which draws a global audience. Over three days, spectators can expect entertainment,
00:19sport and social festivities. Opening day sets the tone for the entire festival and
00:24tends to have a more relaxed atmosphere. Ladies Day at Aintree on the Friday of the race meet
00:29is renowned for its famous fashion. The limelight shines not just on the champion horses and
00:34jockeys but Liverpool's best dressed. The culmination of the festival is Grand National
00:39Day on the Saturday. There is no official dress code at the Grand National with organisers
00:44encouraging race goers to come dressed to feel your best. However, fancy dress is not
00:49allowed and spectators are asked to avoid wearing sports kits. Car parking must be booked
00:53in advance but the majority get there by public transport with Aintree train station just
00:57across the road from the racecourse itself.