The thoroughbred racing season is warming up in England and one of the best places to see the best of English flat racing is at the York Racecourse. Racing meets are scheduled for May through August, culminating in the Ebor Festival at the end of August. It's all happening within a short walk of the city center.

• Find out more about thoroughbred racing at York
• The Mount Royale, a friendly place to stay near York Racecourse

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