Thousands of horse racing events take place in UK every year. Some of them are, however, more important than others. Here are a few of the best and biggest racing festivals in UK.

1. The Cheltenham Festival

The largest of all the races, The Cheltenham Festival draws huge crowds and plenty of bettors over its four days of racing. There are close to 27 races, with almost 13 of them being grade 1 races.

2. The Grand National

The winner of the race takes almost £1 million, making it the richest race in Europe. The event, with its Scouse-flavoured atmosphere, offers an unmatched experience.

3. The Derby Meeting

The event, conducted on the second day of the Epsom Festival, is considered the most prestigious and richest race in UK racing. The event was first conducted in 1780 and continues to attract huge crowds.

4. Royal Ascot

Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, this is regarded the most prestigious event in flat racing. The Queen attends the festival every year with members of her family and it is a big event in the social calendar of many. Spread across five days, there are 16 group races and at least one group 1 race daily.

5. Newmarket July Festival

While the festival might not be as glamorous as the previous ones, this is still loved by several enthusiasts. What sets it apart and endears it to the aficionados are its garden party atmosphere, a focus on fashion, strong identity and some excellent races that allow for some great betting. While punters can enjoy betting right there on the tracks if you want to avoid the crowds you can use online betting sites like BettingTop10.

6. Glorious Goodwood

Held in a spectacular setting and offering a wide array of races, the event is eagerly awaited by many race lovers. The event offers an incredible experience to remember.

7. Ebor Festival

The event is a delightful blend of high class socializing and high class racing. Held at the end of the flat season, the event is a last opportunity to see some great action and the best racing stars.

These are some of the best-known racing festivals in the UK.