Racecourse sites are different, lots of tarmac but that means feet stay dry and clean. We parked by the rail but even with high levelling blocks we were not quite level (good enough as the view was lovely). Great wardens and a nice welcome by name even before we had spoken. Spotless toilet block and showers were big but had rather weak water pressure, although plenty of hot water. We used the washing up facilities which were fine but somewhat hidden away. Excellent free wifi via Jockey Club (be creative with email address!) and had to log in each day anew. We couldn’t get any TV reception wherever we pointed the aerial but we streamed on iPad to watch things. Easy walk to Park & Ride where we caught a 94X bus to Gloucester at 7.30am on a Dayrider ticket for £5 return each. Coming back we needed a 94U to get back to the P&R (remember to ring the bell for stopping at P&R as the bus only turns round there). Gloucester was a nice place to wander and the docks and Designer Outlet are worth the walk. We also went to Gloucester on the 97/98 service and saw every side street and village on the way but it stopped near the Gloucester Archives which was the reason for the visit. For the Archive trip we took the P&R bus into Cheltenham then the 97 from there – more expensive as we didn’t get the right ticket for the whole journey – ask advice as bus drivers were very helpful.  We walked into Cheltenham twice, through the park downhill in and uphill back but a comfortable walk and interesting architecture to view on the way. Good shopping both upmarket and charity shops and plenty of choice for eating out.  In all a great break away and a well placed site for motor home users who like to park then bus about.  We were two retired people without family or dog so I can't really comment for families but there was an almost complete, fabulous new playground in the park that our 4 year old granddaughter would spend hours at.