Liv Tyler and Dave Gardner enjoy Ladies' Day at Cheltenham

Liv-ing it up! Actress Tyler shuns bright colours in favour of an elegant black dress with a wide-brimmed hat as fiancé Dave Gardner accompanies her to Ladies' Day at starry Cheltenham

Published: 10:17 EDT, 15 March 2017 | Updated: 13:41 EDT, 15 March 2017

She's a doting mum to son Sailor Gene, two, and daughter Lula, Rose, seven months - who she shares with fiancé Dave Gardner.

But Liv Tyler and her partner broke away from their parenting duties for just a few hours on Wednesday, as they enjoyed a trip to Cheltenham Festival's Ladies' Day.

The actress, 39, looked elegant in a flowing black dress with full sleeves and a high neckline, adding an extra touch of glamour with a matching wide-brimmed hat.

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Liv-ing it up! Liv Tyler attended Cheltenham Festival's Ladies' Day with her fiancé Dave Gardner on Wednesday afternoon

With black heels adding extra height to her statuesque frame, the screen beauty looked every inch the movie star as she threw on a pair of stylish sunglasses.

With her voluminous brown hair falling to her shoulders in bouncy waves, deep pink lipstick added a flourish of colour to her look, as did a multi-coloured handbag.

She held hands with her handsome beau - a close friend of David Beckham - who looked dapper in a double-breasted grey suit with a crisp white shirt and black tie.

Running well: The couple made a beeline for their enclosure, where they lapped up the races

Elated: The daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler looked particularly excited on the day

Shady lady: The 39-year-old star peeled off her sunglasses as she took in all of the action

Spirited: She clutched a set of binoculars, allowing her a better view of the racing action

Was it a win? Liv and her pals appeared to be celebrating a win during the fun-filled day

Grin: Dave shared her excitement, leaning forwards to watch the action as he grinned broadly

Too hot to handle: Once in their VIP box, Dave peeled off his blazer as the races heated up

Flutter: The pal of David Beckham also appeared to enjoy a winning flutter at the meet

The loving couple were among a host of stars who made their way down to the annual horse-racing event, which is a much favoured fixture on the social calendar.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall donned a racing green felt hat and sea-foam herringbone coat as she joined racegoers on the sunny day.

The 69-year-old royal looked in good spirits as she arrived on day two of the world-renowned Gloucestershire meet, smiling for photos in the spring sunshine.

Hand-in-hand: The couple arrived at the prestigious annual horse-racing event holding hands

Black: The actress opted to forgo bright colours, wearing an elegant black dress to the event

Cat's the way to do it: She teamed added a stylish pair of cat eye sunglasses to her ensemble

Bags of colour: While her ensemble was all-black, her embroidered bag provided some colour

Dapper gent: Meanwhile, her partner Dave looked dapper in a double-breasted light grey suit

Layered: Liv teamed her dress with a matching overcoat when she arrived via helicopter

High neckline: The screen star's flowing full-sleeved dress featured a high neckline

The wife of Prince Charles brought a contrasting splash of colour to the bold look with a pale pink and white scarf.

She finished the outfit with a pair of black suede calf-length boots and small black handbag, and appeared to have her Canon camera slung over her shoulder.

Her niece-in-law Zara Tindall was spotted arriving alongside close friend Dolly Maude, actor James Nesbitt and Chanelle McCoy, wife of star jockey Tony.

Take a look at that! Liv shared her observations with her loving partner during the races

Pretty in pink: A smudge of deep pink lipstick added a flourish of colour to her ensemble

Pals: Actress Sadie Frost, left, was also among the group who joined the couple in their box

Jet-setter: American actress Liv has been spending much of time in the UK since meeting Dave

Adoration: Dave, who's friends with sports star David Beckham, peered at his fiancée adoringly

Let's hug it out! She enthusiastically greeted a pal with a warm hug as her sporting day wore on

All together now: The group huddled up to snap a selfie together

Loving life: Liv was all smiles as she joined her friends in the huddle

Seen something you like? Liv beamed broadly as she peered out over the binoculars

All smiles: Liv beamed broadly and was full of giggles as she watched the races unfold

Dance it out: She was very animated as she watched the races with her friends

Can't hold it in: Liv erupted into fits of giggles as she watched the races from the stands

Eye see you! Liv snaped a picture of her pals peering out through their binoculars

Zara looked stylish in a black-and-white checked coat, which she accessorised with a vibrant fuchsia hat.

This year is set to be a more sedate affair at the iconic racecourse after bosses introduced a restriction on purchasing alcohol

Following drunken scenes last year, when well-heeled festival-goers saw footballers urinating into glasses and women flashing their breasts, the Jockey Club has decided that enough is enough.

Pucker up! Sadie Frost was also in the stands with her boyfriend Darren Strowger

Cute couple: The pair cosied up to one another and looked very loved-up on the day

Eyes forward! The pair seemed more interested in each other than the races taking place

Distracted? Darren did break away, however, to check his phone during the kiss

Cute couple: The pair were very cosy on the outing as they leant against the railings

Hat's a good look! Sadie looked sensational in a navy velvet trouser suit that she wore with a grey hate and black chunky soled shoes

Keen: Zara Tindall, herself a keen esquestrian, was also among the attendees at the event

Chic: She looked chic in a wool gingham coat, which she teamed with a purple fascinator

Stepping out: Meanwhile, Zara was seen making a stylish arrival with her large group of pals

Smile! She flashed a smile as she posed for a playful snapshot with actor James Nesbitt

Shock! Horror! Zara appeared shocked as she watched the proceedings from lofty heights

Action: Her mother Anne, Princess Royal watched the action with Andrew Parker-Bowles

Come one! She shouted support for her racer of choice as she watched from the Royal box

Those hoping to buy a round of several pints will be limited to just four at a time. The cap will apply to all alcoholic drinks, including wine, beer and spirits.

Every bar will have a water point, and the closing times for complimentary bars in hospitality will be brought forward.

Racegoers are set for a fruitful day ahead with the a forecast for dry conditions, with some sunny spells.

Racing green: The Duchess of Cambridge donned a vibrant green felt hat and sea-foam herringbone coat as she arrived at the event

Making a statement: The duchess seemed to draw on the upcoming St Patrick's Day festivities

Inspired by spring: The hat and coat were paired with a silk scarf in hues of pink and white

Shielding from the sun: The wide-brimmed hat helped Camilla see in the brilliant sunlight

A-list party: Zara Tindall, left, smiled as she arrived with close friend Dolly Maude, actor James Nesbitt and Chanelle McCoy, wife of star jockey Tony, for the second day of races

Layering up: James donned a green blazer over a dark sweater, blue shirt and pink tie

Fans were getting into the spirit of the day from early on, sipping on mini bottles of champagne from the bar as they waited for the action to begin.

Others came well stocked, bringing their own supplies of bubbly as well as elaborate spreads which they laid out on picnic tables in the car park.

One man was even spotted carving a joint of meat prepared specially for al fresco dining.

Tan: Gareth Gates arrived sporting his trusty terracotta tan and a smart grey three-piece suit

Hair we go again: The erstwhile Pop Idol runner-up also sported an eye-catching combover

Style: Jockey and former cyclist Victoria Pendleton was appropriately dressed for the occasion

Soaring to new heights: Footballer Peter Crouch towered over his Stoke City teammate Glen Johnson Race as they made their arrival

Daddy long legs: The sports star has two daughters with his glamour model wife Abbey Clancy

Cooling off: As he took in all of the action, the striker couldn't resist enjoying a cold beverage

Teammates: The players from Stoke City FC all enjoyed a day out on the Gloucestershire tracks

On Tuesday, Simon Claisse, Clerk of the Course at Cheltenham, said: 'We had a dry night. It was a bit a little bit murky and cloudy this morning. We expect the cloud to rise during the day and hopefully we will have some sunny spells.

'The going on the chase and hurdle courses on the Old Course remains Good to Soft.

'If the sun comes out and the wind just blows a little bit, it may dry out and we may end up with good in places sometime through the afternoon.'