Blackpool Gazette readers offered the chance to enjoy a day at Cartmel races for 10p

Blackpool Gazette readers are being offered the chance to enjoy one of Britain's most iconic race days for just 10p as Cartmel Racecourse celebrates 170 years of racing.

The historic Cumbrian venue has released 1,856 tickets for its Sunday Best Race Day on Sunday 28th June, with the special offer available exclusively to Blackpool Gazette readers on a first come, first served basis.

The promotion marks 170 years since the first official race meeting was held at Cartmel in 1856. To celebrate the milestone, the racecourse has calculated what today's admission price would equate to after 170 years of inflation and is offering tickets at that historic equivalent price of just 10p.

The Sunday Best Race Day is widely regarded as one of the highlights of the Cartmel season, featuring seven races including the course's highest-class race of the year and the largest prize fund of the season.

Visitors can bring their own food and drink free of charge, making it the perfect Sunday picnic destination, while families can enjoy the fairground attractions and racegoers can choose from a wide range of food and drink outlets around the course. Free parking is included and children aged under 18 are admitted free when booked alongside an adult ticket.

Director of Racing Geraldine Mackay said: "Celebrating 170 years of racing is a significant moment in Cartmel Racecourse's history and we wanted to mark the occasion by looking back to where it all began.

“Our first race meeting took place in 1856 and this promotion is a fun way of connecting today's racegoers with that heritage. We're delighted to be working with the Blackpool Gazette to offer readers the chance to experience one of the most important race days of our season for just 10p.

“Cartmel has always been about providing a fantastic day out in a unique setting. Whether you come for the racing, the atmosphere, the food and drink, or simply to enjoy a summer afternoon with family and friends, we think this is an offer that's hard to resist."

Each 10p ticket provides admission to the Course Enclosure and access to a full day of racing, family entertainment and the famous Cartmel atmosphere.

The offer is strictly limited to 1,856 tickets and a maximum of two tickets per UK address. Once they're gone, they're gone.

To claim tickets, visit www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk and enter the voucher code C1856 when booking. You’re tickets will be emailed to you.

Sunday Best Race Day takes place at Cartmel Racecourse on Sunday 28th June.