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Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

The Guide Liverpool's Aintree Events section provides comprehensive coverage of events at Aintree Racecourse, including race previews, behind-the-scenes tours, post-race parties, and special features on events like the Randox Grand National Festival.

‘We’ll have over 400 of our hats at Aintree – they’re like our kids!’

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

‘We’ll have over 400 of our hats at Aintree – they’re like our kids!’

Felicity Hat Hire is a races institution in Liverpool and this year owner Deana Taylor expects to achieve a personal best – with more than 400 of their hats heading to Aintree. Deana and her two daughters took over the shop by the Rocket in Childwall in 2021 after she’d been a customer for years....

‘Mum’s £2.50 fab frock finds inspired my vintage fashion business’
<strong>12 things you might not know about the Grand National</strong>

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

12 things you might not know about the Grand National

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<strong>A novice’s guide to a history of the Grand National</strong>

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

A novice’s guide to a history of the Grand National

<strong>Everything you need to know about the Opening Day of Aintree Races</strong>
12 things to include in your races checklist for Aintree this week
14 key dates that shaped the history of the Grand National
15 places to breakfast and brunch before the Grand National Festival 2025
18 breakfasts and brunches to enjoy before the Grand National Festival 2026
50-1 Miribad wins the opening race on Grand National Saturday
8 top tips to stop you getting sore feet at Aintree Races this weekend
9 post-race parties for Grand National 2026
A Scouse girls inner monologue whilst getting ready for the races…
Aintree launches new Grand National fashion awards you can enter from home – or the pub!
Aintree presenter Leanne Campbell shares her Ladies Day survival guide

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And that is it, another Randox Grand National Festival complete and what an incredible weekend it’s been! 🤩 

Over 150,000 people were in attendance for three days of spectacular racing and some of the most stylish looks we’ve seen during the event. 

Jay, Gem & Pete wrap up one of the best National weekend’s yet!

And great news for you, the 2027 dates are out. The Grand National will return from April 8-10 April 2027, and tickets go on sale Monday.

We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Thank you for watching and we will see you next year! 🎉

#Aintree #AintreeRacecourse #GrandNational #TheGrandNational #Liverpool

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If anyone can take the Aintree crowds’ minds off the rain, it’s Pete Price! 😆☔️

He’s out and about again chatting to some of the race-goers about what their plans are later on and what they’ve loved most about today. 🎉

#Aintree #AintreeRacecourse #Liverpool #TheGrandNational #GrandNational

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“We’re here for the Scousers” 🤩

As well as the thousands of locals in attendance there are also visitors from all over the world, with some saying how much they love our great city.

Gem is meeting some of those in attendance at Aintree as the countdown to the Randox Grand National continues.

#Aintree #GrandNational #AintreeRacecourse #Liverpool

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Look who is here! 😍

Our very own ‘Pretty Woman’, Leanne Campbell is all set for her favourite day of the year and has big post-races plans for her bespoke outfit! 🎉

#GrandNational #Aintree #TheGuideLiverpool #AintreeRacecourse #Liverpool

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The atmosphere at Aintree is electric as thousands still descend on the race-course ahead of the 178th Grand National at 4pm. 🤩🏇

Pete is off, chatting to attendees and finding out what they love about the annual event. 

#GrandNational #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #Aintree #AintreeRaces

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OUTFITS AT AINTREE 😍

Fashion is high on the agenda again for race-goers on day three of the Randox Grand National 2026.

Gem is out chatting with race-goers and finding some of her favourite looks so far as excitement builds on Aintree Racecourse. 

The Randox Grand National takes place at 4pm with up to 70,000 people in attendance today, it’s a complete sell-out. 

Good news though, tickets for 2027 go on sale Monday morning.

#Aintree #GrandNational #GrandNational2026 #TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool

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Today, Soprano Laura Wright will mark her 10th anniversary singing the National Anthem to launch the Grand National at Aintree for a global audience of 600 million. 🎤🎉

She is giving Jay his very own vocal warm-up and letting him know how she prepares for such a huge moment every single year.

You can follow Laura on Instagram here @laurawrightofficial and watch just before the big race to see her wow the crowds. 🤩

#TheGuideLiverpool #GrandNational #Aintree #GrandNational2026 #Liverpool

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GRAND NATIONAL LIVE 🥳

Today a global audience of 600 million will be watching our city shine as the Randox Grand National takes place for the 178th time.

Jay, Gem & Pete are on the course building up to one of the biggest days in Liverpool’s calendar. 

Stay with us for the glamour, the excitement, the build up and all of the action from Aintree Racecourse as the world is watching our home town once again.

#GrandNational #Liverpool #Aintree #AintreeRacecourse #GrandNational2026

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WHAT A LADIES DAY! 👏

It’s been the biggest Ladies Day in 15 years, with a sell-out crowd and thousands upon thousands of incredible outfits and happy faces at Aintree.

Pete, Gem & Jay reflect on the second, and most glamorous day during the Randox Grand National Festival 2026.

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for the big one! Who’s coming?

#LadiesDay #Aintree #GrandNational #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

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YOUR STYLE AWARDS WINNERS 👑

Our Style Awards judge, Rachael Rhodes is with your Style Awards Winners for 2026.

Hannah Smith was named as Best Dressed, while Euan Perryman took the new title of Best Suited and Sarah Williams won the award for Best Hat.

Congratulations all! 🎉

#LadiesDay #StyleAwards #LadiesDay #GrandNational #Liverpool

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LADIES DAY AT AINTREE CONTINUES...🥳

The atmosphere is incredible on Aintree Racecourse as the sun continues to peak through the clouds. 

Ladies Day 2026 is a sell-out and Pricey is out chatting to some of the 53,000 race-goers in attendance. 

#LadiesDay #StyleAwards #GrandNational #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

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As this year’s Style Awards winners are about to be unveiled Gem is meeting the final contenders for the crown. 😍

Of all the years working on the Style Awards, 2026 is most definitely up there with some of the best and most stylish outfits we’ve ever seen at Aintree.

#LadiesDay #StyleAward #Aintree #Liverpool

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