Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster reviews by real event-goers

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Excellent day out with my son who loved it

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Great event well organised good price

Review of Ultra Con 2016

fantastic day....everyone gets into the spirit of it and happy to stand for photos etc.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

A good show lots of 'star' vehicles and the cosplay show and star panel were very enjoyable. The high-light was seeing the Batmobile towing the batboat home!

Review of Ultra Con 2016

It was really great. Everyone i spoke to either staff or cosplayer was really lovely, happy to listen and help. All the cosplayers were very happy to have their photos taken with my children. Queuing to get in was a little bit strenuous, but everyone in the queues was in good spirits and the queues moved quite fast so we were very happy. I would go again. 😀

Review of Ultra Con 2016

I rely enjoyed the event the the venue was 1st rate, wish the con was longer then 2 days .

Review of Ultra Con 2016

I only went because of my youngest son - but I will admit that I did enjoy the time we were there. Loved all the stalls and the cars that were there brought back memories - from the A team to knight rider. Loved all the Characters too. My son's both enjoyed their day the only down side was the amount of pushchairs/buggies that got in the way as it was so packed, that there wasn't enough room to push a buggie round.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Very good enjoyed it emensley

Review of Ultra Con 2016

What a great event, loved most of it...
Although Doncaster Racecourse is a fantastic venue I didn't think it was big enough for this event, maybe if the event could have been spread over 2 days it wouldn't have been as congested. At times you could hardly move especially around the stalls where we had very little chance of getting a look at some of the wonderful merchandise on offer.
Other than that the event was great and would go again if held next year.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

A fantastic event suitable for the whole family, but unfortunately the venue was once again far too full. The tickets sold out, but this shouldn't have pushed it to capacity as it means that there are simply too many people to fully enjoy the event. It won't put me off in future, but would work better as a weekend event, with a lower ticket allocation per day. Price of the event itself was fantastic, the food however, Doncaster racecourse prices. Kids lose their tempers when they get hungry, and the food area was neither big enough nor the right price for the attendees. There are plenty of mobile eating companies that would have bitten your hand off to grab a space outside where some of the cars were.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Absolutely amazing!

Review of Ultra Con 2016

The experience was okay but dissapointed in the queuing as didn't know where the queue was for pee paid ticket and those paying on the door.
Better signage of where to get your cruiser pictures would have saved 45mins in asking people.
Overall it was okay.
Don't know if would go again though.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

The queue wasn't managed or the parking, was told no disabled parking as warden was stood in front of 6 disabled spaces corded off, people have come a long way manage it. The food was ridiculously over priced and not suitable for families £2.40 for a bottle of c**e. There was a lack of quality guests., and the show was the same 2. Years ago!

Review of Ultra Con 2016

the event was impressive the cars and star wars displays definitely had the wow factor
free parking was a bonus especially for anyone on a budget as sometimes the cost of parking may be the difference between a family attending a venue or not
I would have liked more traders eg comic and autograph sellers
but this didn't distract from the event and a brilliant day was had with some great photos

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Great event for young and old. Really good although it does get a bit too busy around the trading area. Ultra Con could really do with been a 2 day event as it's got so popular.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

Loved it! 😆

Review of Ultra Con 2016 - Cruiser Experience

Best comic con I've been to! It wasn't too stalls oriented and anything that cost extra was a fair price. Loads of great photo opportunities and while it was obviously very popular, it wasn't too crowded.

Review of Ultra Con 2016

1st time at ultra con, booked it on the off chance my 4yr old would like it as he's super hero mad just moving into Star Wars. It was amazing , we had a fantastic day all staff and the dressed up visitors were so friendly and loved there photo took with my son almost as much as he did. The price was also amazing for the day makes a refreshing change for something for kids that was so affordable and brilliant . We both can't wait for next year

Review of Ultra Con 2016

The whole experience was excellent, however I was disappointed to find that the food section on the first floor did not accept card payments, even though I was advised by one of the Ultra Con agent, via Facebook, that they did. Also, unfortunately I did miss the stage performance as I had to leave early with my family, but I did get a chance to see a recording of it on my sister's Facebook wall, and the performance did not seem too interesting. Furthermore, after getting the stamp and walked into the building, we were confused as we were not sure where to be, despite being giving the itinerary through email. I felt everyone was everywhere and not sure where to go. We had to find the lifts ourselves and nothing was clearly labelled.

Recommendations: To ensure that everything flows and that certain sections has its place, clearly labelled, and correlates with the itinerary. For example, first section when you enter the building would be a gift shop section, then another section probably going into a showroom of famous stars/cars etc, then onto another section with certain actors/actresses for autographs, etc. A slightly better choreographed show would make it more interesting. Despite all this, I have still enjoyed my time but I was disappointed as I did not get the chance to see other cars, as stated on Facebook, such as Knight Rider's Kitt car, or Star War's AT-AT, as the whole venue was over-crowded. But hopefully, with these slightly adjustments, next experience I hope to be better!

Review of Ultra Con 2016 - Cruiser Experience

Had a great day but the queueing system failed at the attempt for timed entry. Fabulous staff and atmosphere made up for it. Food hall was as expensive as expected - food was good, hot and the place was kept ckean. Didn't shop around for food however so just paid it.