Grand National: Advice for racegoers

Merseyside is gearing up for the Randox Grand National Festival, the event is one of the biggest on the sporting calendar.

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00:00This week Merseyside is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the

00:05Randox Grand National Festival of 2025. The three-day festival which takes place

00:10from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th of April is one of the biggest events in

00:14the global sporting calendar and attracts more than 150,000 people to

00:19Aintree. It's broadcast live to a television audience of around 8 million

00:23people worldwide. Merseyside Police has a long tradition of supporting

00:27organisers of major events in partnership with other emergency

00:31services and stakeholders. With months of extensive planning taking place by

00:35experienced officers and staff to ensure everyone has a great time and enjoys the

00:39event safely. With public safety as a priority the force have been working

00:43closely with the Jockey Club at Aintree Racecourse and their partner

00:47organisations in the region so visitors can have a memorable and enjoyable time.

00:52As a result racegoers should expect to undergo a series of security checks

00:56including bag searches and badge checks. Only pre-booked vehicles will be allowed

01:01onto the Aintree site and there are parking restrictions around the course

01:05which will be rigorously enforced. Those attending are reminded to plan ahead,

01:10respect each other and enjoy themselves responsibly. Racegoers are being advised

01:14to plan their journey in advance giving themselves plenty of extra time to make

01:19their journey. During the meeting the roads around the racecourse can become

01:24and some are closed altogether to traffic. Those who do travel by car are

01:28advised to car share where possible or get a friend or relative to drop you

01:31within a walkable walking distance from the course. Aintree Railway Station is a

01:36one-minute walk from the main entrance to the racecourse. Regular trains will be

01:40running on all three days to and from Liverpool and from Orbskirk.