Here's Why You Should Add Ladies Day At The Races To Your Uni Bucket List

This post is a sponsored post in partnership with The Jockey Club

Whether you're a first year or a final year everyone should have a uni bucket list of things you want to do before you graduate. It could be as simple as wanting to visit every bar in your uni city or travelling with your friends as often as you can.

If you're looking for things to add to your bucket list, we've put together all the reasons why we think going to Ladies Day at the races should be at the top of your list this year.

1. It's an affordable day out with your friends

If you're looking for something different to do with your friends, Ladies Day at the races should be top of your list.

Renowned for fashion, music and style, Ladies Day at Aintree for the Randox Grand National Festival is on the 4th of April this year and you can get a 50% student discount on tickets from The Jockey Club with your Student Beans account.

There are various ticket packages available to suit every budget— so if dressing up, listening to DJ sets and having food and drinks with your friends is your vibe then it's the perfect day out.

So, if you and your flatmates struggle to come up with plans or have exhausted every bar in your uni town, now's the perfect time to grab your tickets before they sell out.

2. It's an excuse to buy a new outfit and get dressed up

Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is all about the fashion and you can expect to see plenty of stylish women in full glitz and glam when you arrive. Let's face it, as a uni student you don't really get that many opportunities to dress up other than your summer ball at the end of the year and for graduation, especially if you attend uni clubs where trainers and jeans are the norm.

Well, if you like getting dressed up but never have a reason, now's your chance to treat yourself to a new outfit, find your best (and comfiest) heels and get your glam on with your friends.

There's no official dress code at Aintree so you can wear whatever you're comfortable in but Ladies Day is a big day for fashion and there's no such thing as overdressing either. Plus, it will pay off to dress in your best outfit as you could be the lucky winner of the Style Awards.

3. You could win big prizes

River Island is the official partner of the Style Awards 2025 and will be on the lookout for the two best-dressed racegoers throughout the day.

The 2 lucky winners will receive:

• A £3,000 River Island Voucher

• 2x Garden Club Tickets to Ladies Day at the Randox Grand National Festival 2026

• A Randox Health full-body Everyman or Everywoman package

• River Island gifts worth £1,000

So it's definitely worth going above and beyond with your outfit for the day!

4. There's all-day entertainment

If you've never been to the races before, you might not know what to expect when you arrive and Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse has a full schedule of entertainment to keep you busy in between races.

This year, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt will be on the decks with a show-stopping set and DJ Fat Tony who is known for his electrifying performances in Ibiza and Glastonbury will also be taking the stage. If you love enjoying music, drinks and good vibes with your friends, you'll truly have an unforgettable day and make uni memories you'll cherish forever.

Don't forget that you can get 50% off tickets when you use your Student Beans account and grab your tickets in advance of the big weekend. Once you've got your tickets, all that's left to do is perfect your race day look and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fashion, music and racing.

This post is a sponsored post in partnership with The Jockey Club