Where Racing History Comes Alive: Epsom Stock Footage
Epsom. The name itself conjures images of thundering hooves, grandstand cheers, and a rich story of British sporting heritage. More than just a racecourse, Epsom is a town deeply intertwined with the history of horse racing, a place where tradition meets dynamic modern life. My latest offering, Clip Pack #281 - Epsom Racecourse and Town Centre Stock Footage, invites you to explore this iconic Surrey location in stunning 4K UHD.
This pack provides a comprehensive visual journey, with 17 minutes and 27 seconds of footage across 33 clips, totalling 6.92GB. It’s a unique collection, blending 8 archive drone clips from 2017 with 25 fresh drone clips captured in 2025, offering both historical context and contemporary views of Epsom.
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Epsom Downs Racecourse: The Home of The Derby
Epsom Downs Racecourse, perched on the North Downs in Surrey, is hallowed ground for flat racing enthusiasts. It is, without doubt, best known globally as the home of the Epsom Derby, Britain's richest flat horse race and arguably the most prestigious of the five Classics. Run annually on the first Saturday of June, the Derby is not merely a horse race; it's a monumental social and sporting event, attracting royalty, celebrities, and tens of thousands of spectators. Its foundation dates back to 1780, initiated by the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury, and it has been run continuously ever since, even through two World Wars, though sometimes at alternative venues. The Derby holds a unique place in British culture, synonymous with tradition, fashion, and thrilling competition.
My drone footage showcases Epsom Racecourse in brilliant sunshine with blue skies, with wide, establishing views that capture the sheer scale of the course. You'll see the expansive gallops area, where countless thoroughbreds are trained, and the surrounding countryside, a blend of rural beauty against the backdrop of the Downs. I also captured a dramatic reveal of the racecourse through a tunnel of dark trees, emerging over puddles at dusk under moody, cloudy skies – a truly atmospheric shot. There are wide views of the course against brilliant moody skies, perfect for setting a powerful scene.
Epsom Town Centre: A Historic Market Town
Epsom town centre, located nearby, is a historic market town with a vibrant high street and a railway station that acts as a crucial gateway, especially on Derby Day. The town's history stretches back to the Roman era, but it gained prominence in the 17th century with the discovery of Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) in its local springs, attracting visitors as a spa town. This legacy is hinted at in its elegant architecture. The town also boasts civic buildings like the Epsom Assembly Rooms, which would have hosted social gatherings for centuries.
My footage of the town includes Epsom Railway Station, capturing people, buildings, and vehicles, with trains arriving at and leaving the main station entrance. You’ll find wide shots of Epsom high street and buses moving through the town. I also captured the Epsom clocktower, a local landmark, and a fantastic, subtle reveal of "The Evocation of Speed" horse racing sculpture in Epsom Market Place – a gorgeous transition from a fan taking a photo to a wide, establishing view of the town centre. From high above, you’ll see top-down aerial views of the town and trains at the station. Uniquely, I also captured gorgeous wide shots of the town with the distant London city skyline as a background, highlighting Epsom's proximity to the capital. There’s even footage of an open-top bus carrying horse racing spectators exiting the bus at the train station, adding to the sense of event day atmosphere.
A Comprehensive Visual Resource
Clip Pack #281 is an ideal resource for documentaries exploring British sporting traditions, news stories covering the Derby, travel programmes showcasing Surrey, or any production needing dynamic visuals of Epsom's famous racecourse and its charming town centre. It offers a blend of contemporary aerials and valuable archive footage, all captured in 4K UHD.
All footage is provided with no extra fees for TV and film use. Full terms apply.
Duration: 17 minutes 27 seconds
Clips: 33
File Size: 6.92GB
Resolution: 4K UHD
This pack features 8 archive drone clips from 2017 and 25 drone clips from 2025, offering a comprehensive look at Epsom Racecourse and town centre. You'll find drone reveals of Epsom Racecourse in brilliant sunshine with blue skies, establishing views, wides, and low and closer details.
About Epsom Racecourse, The Epsom Derby, and Epsom Town Centre: Epsom Downs Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing track on the North Downs in Surrey, England. It is best known for hosting the Epsom Derby, Britain's richest flat horse race and the most prestigious of the five Classics. The Derby is run annually on the first Saturday of June, making it a key event in the British sporting and social calendar. Epsom town centre, located nearby, is a historic market town with a vibrant high street, a railway station, and civic buildings like the Epsom Assembly Rooms. The town has a long association with horse racing, with its history intertwining with the racecourse.
Footage Highlights:
Epsom Racecourse: Features the racecourse itself, the gallops area, surrounding countryside, and rural areas. Includes dramatic reveals through a tunnel of dark trees over puddles at dusk with moody cloudy skies, and wide views of the racecourse with brilliant moody skies. Dusk shots are also included.
Epsom Town Centre: Covers Epsom Railway Station, Epsom high street, people, buildings, and vehicles, including the main station entrance with trains. You'll find wide shots of the town centre and buses.
Unique Sculptures & Views: Features the Epsom Assembly Rooms and "The Evocation of Speed" horse racing sculpture in Epsom Market Place. A gorgeous reveal from a fan taking a photo transitions to a big wide establishing view of the town centre. The Epsom clocktower is also shown.
Aerial Perspectives: Includes top-down aerial views of the town, top-down shots of trains at the station, and gorgeous wide shots of the town with the London city skyline in the background.
Train Activity: Footage of trains arriving at and leaving Epsom station.
Event Atmosphere: An open-top bus with horse racing spectators exiting the bus at the train station is also captured.
Ideal For: Perfect for documentaries, news stories, sports programmes, travel features, and any production needing comprehensive and dynamic visuals of Epsom Racecourse and town.
Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV and film use. Full terms apply.
Expand Your Coverage: Related Racecourse and Surrey Collections
If the historic grandeur of Epsom in Clip Pack #281 fits your project, I have other collections that can expand your coverage of racecourses across the UK or other areas in Surrey:
Clip Pack #8 - Ascot Racecourse Aerial Drone Footage: For another iconic Surrey racecourse and major event venue, this pack offers 8 minutes 21 seconds of high-quality 4K aerial footage. It includes incredible sweeping establishing shots, close-ups, smooth pans, and dramatic orbits of Ascot Racecourse, which hosts Royal Ascot and Champions Day. This provides a great complementary view of another world-renowned racing location.
Clip Pack #25 - Nitty Gritty Royal Ascot Stock Video Footage: For a unique, unfiltered perspective of Royal Ascot, this collection (26 minutes 15 seconds, 44 clips) captures the raw energy and vibrant atmosphere of the event, including bustling high street action, heavy traffic, and crowds, with some unexpected drama. This offers a fascinating contrast to the more polished racecourse views.
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