Kempton Park is the closest racecourse to central London and lies surrounded by grassland, woodland and two picturesque lakes, a perfect setting for the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival. This festival always falls on Boxing Day and the next day. For 2025 the dates are Friday 26th and Saturday 27th December. A great way to finish off your Christmas festivities.
Official Dress Code
There is no formal dress code – their motto is ‘Dress to feel Your Best’ – the more relaxed and comfortable you feel, the more likely you are to have a great time. Fancy dress is permitted as long as the outfit is not offensive and the racecourse reserves the right to decline entry should the need arise. However sports team kits are not permitted. We Say…Focus on your outerwear looking good as the weather will probably be cold or wet and layer up with a jumper – maybe a Christmas jumper?
All prices are correct at time of publishing
The Christmas Jumper
It is the season to be jolly, so why not embrace the festive spirit with a Christmas jumper. It will keep you warm and enable you to layer underneath with a blouse, tee shirt and even thermals. Wear with smart jeans, trousers, skirts or even a dress. With its equestrian twist, Joules Noelle Navy Christmas Jumper is a winner for a Boxing day at the races. Featuring an intarsia horse jumping through an embroidered Christmas wreath and just in case you forget it has ‘Christmas Jumper’ embroidered in white. With a chunky ribbed round neck, ribbed hem and cuff. 90% Acrylic, 10% Wool. £49.00. A Christmas jumper on a Christmas jumper? If you look closely on their Navy Jonty Crew Neck Jumper you will see that the intarsia Jonty Fox on the front is wearing his own Christmas jumper displaying an embroidered scene of a 4×4 with a Christmas tree on its roof. 60% Cotton, 30% Nylon, 10% Wool. £69.00. A more subtle approach to the usual Christmas sweaters is Fatface’s Penguin Knitted FairIsle Crew Neck Jumper jumper in a teal colour with a row of penguin silhouettes dancing under a fair isle pattern and above a snow falling pattern. £49.50 Made from 30% Recycled Nylon, 30% Nylon, 25% Wool, 15% Acrylic. For a fine knit go for Joe Browns’ Scottie Dog Jumper featuring a Scottie dog with a Santa hat and scarf surrounded by a snowflake print plus snow ball bobbles adding fun and texture. 100% Acrylic £45.00. Go for a Christmas cardigan such as Joe Browns’s Winter Wonder Cardigan featuring large reindeers and a fairisle pattern in red and blue. In cream £45.00 Made of 48% Recycled Polyester, 38% Acrylic, 12% Polyamide, 2% Elastane.
The Coat
The days are getting colder so wrap up warm in a coat or jacket with a roomy fit for layering underneath. Stay toasty warm whilst looking casually cool in Barneys Originals’ Cosy Faux Aviator Jacket The jacket is oversized so will have room enough for a thick jumper although its faux fur lining will keep you warm. £85.00 For a smarter classic look Nobody’s Child Brown Houndstooth Reversible Scarf Coat is crafted from a wool-blend of 36% RWS Wool, 64% Recycled Polyester. This reversible coat offers two looks: a brown and ivory check on one side and a solid chocolate brown on the reverse. The matching scarf is detachable giving more options for styling. The fit is relaxed and so room enough to wear a jumper. £249.00. Wear faux fur as a glamorous option, snuggle up in Nobody’s Child Brown Faux Fur Collared Longline Jacket with its oversized collar, long length and roomy fit. Was £159.00 now £111.00. The normally dull duffle coat receives a stylish makeover with Nobody’s Child Long Borg Duffle Coat In soft ivory borg with a brown trim, this contrast coat features a high funnel and toggle buttons. £155.00 Also available in brown. For a more casual look choose a padded parka such as Joe Browns’ Weekend Walks Cosy Emb Parka In navy with shaggy faux fur trims on the sleeves and around the detachable hood. For texture and design the parka has jacquard panels front and back and is embellished with a colourful floral pattern on the sleeves. £125.00
The Hat
Although a hat is not required it will keep your head warm from the winter chill. Keep up the festive touch with a Santa hat. Joe Browns’ has a Pack of 2 Festive Knitted Hats with a choice of one Santa or an elf bobble beanie hat. £25.00. If you prefer just a normal bobble hat go for Sealskinz’s Flitcham Striped Bobble Hat in pink/grey/green combo. A lightweight, fully waterproof bobble hat with three-layer Aquasealz™ technology. It is highly insulative and breathable, keeping your head warm but letting perspiration escape. With a microfleece lining. £45.00. Go glamour plush with Joe Browns’ Winter’s Wish Velvet Bakerboy Hat in seasonal green. £25.00. Felt fedoras add style to an outfit. Cotswold Country Hats’ Hidcote Fedora Hat in baby pink is a colourful option and will brighten up a dull day. The contrasting leather band and a removable ostrich feather brooch make a stunning statement. £64.95. For those who don’t want to wear a hat go for their Genuine Sheepskin Earmuffs featuring a sheepskin suede headband with sheepskin wool lining, perfect for keeping the ears warm. In shades of Brushwood, Black, Black Tipped, Chestnut, Chocolate, Raspberry and Truffle £21.95. A wool hat and scarf will add a splash of colour to neutral coats or will complement/contrast a colourful coat. For a chic wool hat, wear a very berry beret in a grape colour from Seasalt Cornwall. Their Needle Tip Soft Mohair Blend Beret is made from 37% Recycled Nylon 30% Mohair (RMS) 30% Wool (RWS) 3% Elastane £29.95. Pair with their matching Minimalist Fluffy Scarf £45.95
The Boot
Boots are more practical for the colder weather, they can pull off a low chunky or block heel and don’t lose their style if they encounter a bit of mud. Joe Brown’s Hazel Cosy Lined Boots will keep your feet and legs toasty warm. Made from brown microsuede and lined with faux fur, with a stacked heel and thick sole. £75.00 GUESS® Yaneli Ankle Boot purrs glamour with its faux fur leopard print trim but also combines it with a sensible faux fur insert and a shock-absorbent chunky rubber sole and flat heel. £145.00. Another chunky ankle boot is Terry de Havilland’s Festival Boot Silver crafted in metallic silver croc-effect leather and featuring a Silver lightning bolt Terry de Havilland Buckle. This boot loves the spotlight. £350.00. Make Mrs Claus envious with a pair of Terry de Havilland’s Val 1972 Gloss Red Boot . Featuring a 5.5cm block heel and durable rubber sole, this knee high boot combines comfort with style. Made from 18 hand-cut leather pieces, meticulously stitched and in glossy textured dark red leather. £495.00 If your boots are roomy, choose thermal socks for extra warmth, SOCKSHOP Heat Holders 2.3 TOG Thermal Socks have various designs including the festive bold star silver grey and fawn landscape in sage green. £10.99 per pair. If wearing a skirt or dress go for a pair of thick Trasparenze Jennifer Merino Wool Tights from SOCKSHOP in 60% Wool 30% Polyamide. Available in various shades. Go festive with a wine shade: the brighter wine red or the darker vinaccia red £26.99
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