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The Grand National Festival is set to get underway TOMORROW with around 150,000 expected to attend one of the biggest meetings in the racing calendar... but when does it start? How can you watch it? And what is the full schedule?

One of the most highly-anticipated events in the horse racing calendar is set to get underway this week as thousands make their way to the Grand National.

As ever, the Grand National Festival will take place at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

Last year, 50-1 price, Noble Yeats, sealed a stunning Grand National win, edging favourite Any Second Now and Delta Work.

This year, around 150,000 fans are expected to make the trip up to Aintree for the three-day action.

Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of this year's Grand National Festival including how to watch and the full schedule.