Nuwara Eliya Racecourse, Nuwara Eliya

Name: Nuwara Eliya Racecourse
Address: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#17 among attractions in Nuwara Eliya

Sport, Sport venue

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Nuwara Eliya Racecourse in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka is the only remaining horse racing venue in Sri Lanka. Situated 1,868 metres above sea level the race course is one of the highest in the world. The track has a circumference of 1,800 metres with a 333-metre straight. ()

Coordinates: 6°57'47"N, 80°46'9"E

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Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka

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Nuwara Eliya Racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Park, Lake Gregory, Galway's Land National Park, Holy Trinity Church.

0.4 miN
Park
Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amid the rolling hills and misty landscapes of Sri Lanka's central highlands, Victoria Park offers a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and leisure-seekers alike. This verdant oasis spans approximately 27 acres and stands out as...
0.8 miSE
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
21 min walk • Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Nuwara Eliya, Lake Gregory stands as a serene retreat in the heart of Sri Lanka's picturesque highlands. This man-made reservoir, created in the 19th century under the British colonial rule, has since become an idyllic destination...
0.6 miNE
Park
Galway's Land National Park, Nuwara Eliya
16 min walk • Nestled in the misty highlands of Sri Lanka's central province, Galway's Land National Park is a haven for biodiversity and a testament to the lush montane ecosystems of the region. Located in the picturesque city of Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England" due to its...
~1150 ftW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amidst the lush tea country of Sri Lanka, stands the venerable Holy Trinity Church. This Anglican church, a testament to the city's colonial heritage, carries with it the tranquility and grace characteristic of the old English...
0.7 miNW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Queen's Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
18 min walk • Queen's Cottage is a country house near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the President of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, it is a protected monument under the Antiquities Ordinance.
0.8 miNW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Prime Minister's Lodge, Nuwara Eliya
21 min walk • Prime Minister's Lodge is a country house in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, in close proximity to the Queen's Cottage.
0.6 miN
Memorial
Nuwara Eliya Post Office, Nuwara Eliya
16 min walk • The Nuwara Eliya Post Office is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya and is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka.
0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
One Tree Hill, Nuwara Eliya
15 min walk • One Tree Hill is a 2,100-metre-high mountain situated in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. It is the 10th highest mountain in Sri Lanka.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nuwara Eliya Racecourse?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya (6 min walk), Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya (12 min walk), One Tree Hill, Nuwara Eliya (15 min walk), Galway's Land National Park, Nuwara Eliya (16 min walk).

How to get to Nuwara Eliya Racecourse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nuwara Eliya Racecourse:

Bus

Nuawara Eliya Main Bus Station (16 min walk)