It’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham, and eager revellers were determined to go all out, donning extravagant ensembles to witness the festival’s spectacular grand finale.
Feathers and tweed were the order of the day, with many opting for chic tartan suits and fur-lined coats to keep out the early Spring chill.
The Gold Cup is the jewel in the crown of jump racing, and racegoers ensured they stood out from the crowd for the popular event by wearing gorgeous country chic outfits.
The historic society event, which dates back to the early 19th century, has unveiled a new ‘inclusive’ dress code this year, which organisers hope will make spectators feel ‘confident and at-ease’ for their visit.
But despite dresses, heels and hats no longer being mandatory, glamourous guests have still opted to pull out all the fashion stops for the annual event.
Double trouble! Two friends dressed in blazers and shorts walk hand-in-hand as they arrive at the Cheltenham Festival
Celebrities arriving at the event included Nick Knowles, 60, and his glamorous girlfriend Katie Dadzie, 32, who opted for a colourful check blazer and shorts, teamed with thigh-high boots.
Elsewhere, Jade Holland Cooper posed up a storm with her Superdry husband Julian Dunkerton at the racing event.
The British fashion designer showcased her style prowess in a pink houndstooth longline coat and matching trousers.
She teamed the vibrant outfit with a tan belt and coordinating boots, while sporting a stylish pair of sunglasses.
Beaming racegoers showcased their fabulous headpieces as they arrived at the festival today – including little green hats to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Others made a statement in tweed ensembles, embracing the country chic look that’s been the star of the show at this year’s festival.
Many racegoers opted to brave the cold for the event, donning thigh-skimming mini skirts for the big day out, while others plumped for the trouser suit, in bold patterns, in a bid to marry style with comfort.
When it came to headwear, there was a sea of stylish trilby hats coming through the Festival’s doors, with others opting for striking feathered fascinators.
![What a laugh! Mike and Zara Tindall couldn't help but smile as they posed up a storm at the final day of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68817131-11871911-image-a-83_1679056644637.jpg)
![What a laugh! Mike and Zara Tindall couldn't help but smile as they posed up a storm at the final day of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68817139-11871911-image-m-82_1679056634509.jpg)
What a laugh! Mike and Zara Tindall couldn’t help but smile as they posed up a storm at the final day of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse
![Say cheese! A group of well-dressed women pose for a photograph during day four of the race meeting](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68817277-11871911-image-m-85_1679056696576.jpg)
Say cheese! A group of well-dressed women pose for a photograph during day four of the race meeting
![Girl power! A group of women showcase their figures in daring hemlines and chunky boots](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814875-11871911-Girl_power_A_group_of_women_showcase_their_figures_in_daring_hem-m-41_1679053245699.jpg)
Girl power! A group of women showcase their figures in daring hemlines and chunky boots
![These boots were made for walking! Glamorous racegoers put their best fashion foot forward as they attend today's event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814889-11871911-image-m-45_1679053283724.jpg)
![These boots were made for walking! Glamorous racegoers put their best fashion foot forward as they attend today's event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814891-11871911-image-a-46_1679053291514.jpg)
These boots were made for walking! Glamorous racegoers put their best fashion foot forward as they attend today’s event
![Celebrities arriving at the event included Nick Knowles, 60, and his glamorous girlfriend Katie Dadzie, 32, who opted for a colourful check blazer and shorts, teamed with thigh-high boots](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68815567-11871911-image-a-49_1679053982654.jpg)
Celebrities arriving at the event included Nick Knowles, 60, and his glamorous girlfriend Katie Dadzie, 32, who opted for a colourful check blazer and shorts, teamed with thigh-high boots
![Elsewhere, Jade Holland Cooper posed up a storm with her Superdry husband Julian Dunkerton at the racing event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68815575-11871911-image-m-53_1679054354827.jpg)
![Elsewhere, Jade Holland Cooper posed up a storm with her Superdry husband Julian Dunkerton at the racing event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68815579-11871911-image-a-54_1679054364152.jpg)
Elsewhere, Jade Holland Cooper posed up a storm with her Superdry husband Julian Dunkerton at the racing event
![The British fashion designer showcased her style prowess in a pink houndstooth longline coat and matching trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68815577-11871911-image-a-55_1679054390013.jpg)
The British fashion designer showcased her style prowess in a pink houndstooth longline coat and matching trousers
![Check her out! Princess Anne opted for a check blazer and skirt combo when stepping out today at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816667-11871911-image-a-67_1679055505847.jpg)
![Check her out! Princess Anne opted for a check blazer and skirt combo when stepping out today at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816673-11871911-image-m-66_1679055496790.jpg)
Check her out! Princess Anne opted for a check blazer and skirt combo when stepping out today at Cheltenham Racecourse
![A royally good day out! The Princess Royal with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816665-11871911-image-m-71_1679055669661.jpg)
A royally good day out! The Princess Royal with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence
![Julian Dunkerton (left) and Idris Elba ahead of day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816657-11871911-image-m-69_1679055529549.jpg)
Julian Dunkerton (left) and Idris Elba ahead of day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse
![Lydia Millen arriving ahead of day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814893-11871911-image-m-48_1679053338694.jpg)
Lydia Millen arriving ahead of day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse
![It's Gold Cup day at Cheltenham, and eager revellers were determined to go all out, donning extravagant ensembles to witness the festival's spectacular grand finale](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814205-11871911-image-a-1_1679051638396.jpg)
It’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham, and eager revellers were determined to go all out, donning extravagant ensembles to witness the festival’s spectacular grand finale
![Hat's the spirit! Beaming racegoers showcased their fabulous headpieces as they arrived at the festival today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814191-11871911-image-a-7_1679051718909.jpg)
![Hat's the spirit! Beaming racegoers showcased their fabulous headpieces as they arrived at the festival today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814195-11871911-image-m-6_1679051713800.jpg)
Hat’s the spirit! Beaming racegoers showcased their fabulous headpieces as they arrived at the festival today
![Twinning! These racegoers opted for silver and black glittering suits as they celebrated Gold Cup day at Cheltenham](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814201-11871911-image-m-8_1679051970935.jpg)
Twinning! These racegoers opted for silver and black glittering suits as they celebrated Gold Cup day at Cheltenham
![This reveller donned a stylish caped dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814197-11871911-image-m-12_1679052088976.jpg)
![Suited and booted! This reveller opted for stylish boots and a blazer and shorts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814199-11871911-image-a-13_1679052094546.jpg)
Suited and booted! These revellers opted for stylish boots, while one donned a caped dress and the other wore a blazer and shorts
![Celebrity guests: Ed Westwick and Amy Johnson arrive on day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814885-11871911-image-m-19_1679052794465.jpg)
Celebrity guests: Ed Westwick and Amy Johnson arrive on day four of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse
![Going for gold: A woman showcases her stylish prowess in a gold and black ensemble as she arrives alongside a dapper man](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814193-11871911-image-m-16_1679052473637.jpg)
Going for gold: A woman showcases her stylish prowess in a gold and black ensemble as she arrives alongside a dapper man
![Ready for their big day out! This group all looked equally glamorous as they arrived at the final day of Cheltenham Festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/11/68814207-11871911-image-a-14_1679052465594.jpg)
Ready for their big day out! This group all looked equally glamorous as they arrived at the final day of Cheltenham Festival
This year’s official dress code for the festival, posted on the event’s website, outlines exactly what racegoers should consider when choosing an outfit.
It reads: ‘For some, wearing a nice sweatshirt, pair of jeans and clean trainers is what makes them feel confident and at-ease.
‘For others, they might prefer to turn heads with a sharp suit or glamorous dress and high heels, particularly for one of our big race meetings.
‘But whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence.
‘So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather,’ concluded the statement.
![Strike a pose! A glamorous racegoer smiles for the cameras as she arrives at the racing festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68815563-11871911-image-a-60_1679054581082.jpg)
Strike a pose! A glamorous racegoer smiles for the cameras as she arrives at the racing festival
![Thumbs up! These racegoers couldn't help but smile as they attended the event today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68815581-11871911-image-m-58_1679054437752.jpg)
Thumbs up! These racegoers couldn’t help but smile as they attended the event today
![Girl squad! This group of radiant women commanded attention in their country chic attire](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816663-11871911-image-a-72_1679055790289.jpg)
Girl squad! This group of radiant women commanded attention in their country chic attire
![Looking good: This stylish group of friends opted for glamorous ensembles when attending today's racing festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816255-11871911-image-m-75_1679055809456.jpg)
Looking good: This stylish group of friends opted for glamorous ensembles when attending today’s racing festival
![Glam squad: Four friends pose up a storm when attending the final day of this year's Cheltenham Festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816251-11871911-image-m-76_1679055825195.jpg)
Glam squad: Four friends pose up a storm when attending the final day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival
![Happy St. Patrick's Day! This racegoer opted for a green leprechaun costume when attending today's event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68816253-11871911-image-m-78_1679055841936.jpg)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This racegoer opted for a green leprechaun costume when attending today’s event
![Let's have some fizz! Ladies pose for photos with bottles of Champagne during the festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/03/17/12/68817137-11871911-image-m-87_1679056778109.jpg)
Let’s have some fizz! Ladies pose for photos with bottles of Champagne during the festival
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