A Day At the Races

Racecourse Venues

Experienced in producing the slickest of events that are watched from the grandstands and by TV audiences from across the globe, we're offering a sure-fire bet for delegate satisfaction and event excellence in impressive and iconic venues. In fact, it's time to saddle up for some thoroughbred spaces for meetings and events as we're about to discover the superb facilities available at the country's racecourse venues!

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire makes it possible to hold a conference in the grandstand, an exhibition on the concourse or a team-building day in the parade ring!

With stunning parkland views across Windsor Great Park and the Berkshire countryside, Ascot adds prestige to any event with its fine facilities and superb Royal standard service. A choice of over 300 meeting rooms is available to organisers, along with 4,000sqm of exhibition space in the 27-metre high atrium of the Grandstand Galleria.

Large dining areas and event spaces for up to 3,000 guests plus additional areas around the course, such as the Old Paddock Lawns, Silver Ring and Parade Ring, provide even more opportunities for outdoor event space.

Aintree Racecourse

The famous Aintree Racecourse is certain to inspire delegates with tales of fearless determination and triumph.

There's a choice of five self-contained grandstands for staging a meeting or corporate event for up to 600 guests and with acres of lush green parkland, launching a new product or challenging the team with some outdoor competition are perfectly catered for.

Aintree also provides a dramatic backdrop for receptions and banquets and with good motorway and railway networks, this well-known course is easy to reach too.

Haydock Park

Technical support and a dedicated event coordinator will lead the way in guaranteeing great hospitality and excellent facilities for delegates and guests at Haydock Park.

Situated half way between Manchester and Liverpool and offering a competitive day delegate rate, Haydock Park boasts a purpose-built conference centre with a wide range of suites and rooms. In addition to free Wifi, you can expect the latest in audio-visuals, dedicated on-site support, ample free parking and a beautiful parkland, with 127 acres of lush outside space for team-building activities and corporate family fun days.

Newmarket Racecourse

Whether it's a summer party to reward colleagues or an autumnal assault course to encourage team-building, Newmarket Racecourse is a superb choice. Internal space features first-class furnishings. Externally, the views over the Suffolk countryside can be savoured from one of the many grandstand balconies and also form the backdrop for tank driving and other outdoor pursuits.

The maximum capacity here is 400 delegates for a theatre-style event. For a more intimate occasion consider the Royal Box; welcoming up to 50 guests, it has its own private terrace, a lift and cloakroom facilities. With its racecourse views and Royal connections, it’s a special setting for a meeting or private dining event.

Kempton Park

Flexible exhibition space with the capabilities for vehicular access put Kempton Park in a superb position for product launches. Conveniently located and boasting its own railway station, the course is easily accessible from the M25 and M6 and is only 16 miles from central London.

Good sized space means 750 delegates can attend an event in the Exhibition Hall. Private boxes and the Royal Box are available for smaller occasions or opt for one of the grandstand suites which are perfect for several hundred guests.

Sandown Park

Dry-slope skiing, golf, footgolf, go-carting and sky walking through the treetops; just some of the activities available for team-building at Sandown Park!

This prestigious racecourse venue offers modern meeting rooms and suites as well as vast spaces for consumer and trade exhibitions. Excellent on-site support from a knowledgeable technical team, the latest in audiovisuals and superb catering options put this Surrey venue on the event organiser's map and in the party planners' little black book!

Epson Downs Racecouse

Staying in Surrey, Epson Downs Racecourse is known throughout the world for its Derby Festival, which dates back to 1780.

Located just 30-minutes from central London, today's event and conferencing facilities at Epsom are excellent, with state-of-the-art audio-visuals, super service and support.

The purpose-built conference facility includes a large, light-filled exhibition hall that welcomes up to 1,500 guests. This flexible space can also be used to host receptions and parties as well as team-building events or product launches.

There's a good choice of syndicate and break-out rooms for smaller events, training and brainstorming too.

With its stylish architecture, wide green spaces, elegant terraces and views of both the North Downs and the London skyline, Epsom is an instant impresser!

Carlisle Racecourse

Finally, Carlisle Racecourse is another great option for a range of events. Of course, the racecourse views are inspiring, and you'll have the added beauty and drama of the rolling Cumbrian countryside too but a particular highlight here is the food! Jockey Club Catering is award-winning! From canapés to conference catering, four-course banquets and celebrations, the delicious menus are show-stoppers that are certain to satisfy the maximum capacity 320 guests at a sit-down dinner or 600 attending a reception.

The M6 is close-by, Carlisle train station is just two miles away, there's ample free on-site parking and you'll have good technical support throughout too.