Chelmsford City Racecourse, Essex CM3

Set within 150 acres of Essex countryside, Chelmsford City Racecourse was created to be not only a home for racing enthusiasts but a versatile, contemporary and prestigious venue for corporate and private events all year round. A mere 15 minutes from Stansted Airport and adjacent to the A131, we offer accessibility, whilst providing a welcome alternative to a busy, noisy city-based event space.

Our experience and facilities provide us with the ability to cater for a vast range of events at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Over the years we have hosted trade shows, wedding receptions and charity galas as well as conventions and fairs. Alongside this we are popular with businesses, having worked with a number of companies to provide an ideal location for networking, presentations, conferencing, meeting spaces, team building, and corporate events.

The Sports Bar. Featuring two large bars, incredible views of the home straight. This perfect all-weather, year-round venue is ideal for conferences, presentations, product launches, exhibitions and much more. Hired with the lobby

Capacities: Theatre 500 / Cabaret 200 / Dining 240 / Reception 1000

The Lobby. Hired with the Sports Bar as a guest registration, exhibition area or breakout zone. Offering wonderful view of the final straight directly ahead of you with French doors opening out to the terrace.

Capacities: Reception 300

The Summer Marquee. Our largest marquee with a private terrace and spectacular views is perfect for weddings, conferences, trade shows, fairs, large parties and dinners that will wow your guests from start to finish.

Capacities: Theatre 1000 / Cabaret 520 / Dining 600 / Reception 2000

The Queen Charlotte Marquee. Experience the best views of the racing from our brand new trackside Marquee. Complete with a grand terrace, Art Deco bar and private lawn. An extremely attractive choice for corporate entertaining, fundraisers and private functions.

Capacities: Theatre 500 / Cabaret 240 / Dining 300 / Reception 1000

The Parade Ring Marquee. Smaller than the other Marquees and located on the Parade Ring, this venue offers an immersive experience where you are incredibly close to the horses before they embark onto the track.

Capacities: Theatre 300 / Cabaret 180 / Dining 220 / Reception 400

Owners & Trainers Suite. Situated on the first floor of our pavilion, this oak-panelled room provides an ideal setting for board meetings, presentations and receptions, the venue includes a private outdoor terrace which overlooks the whole racecourse.

Capacities: Theatre 40 / Cabaret 16 / Dining 30 / Reception 50

The Club Restaurant & Fairwood Brasserie. Both venues are located in the grandstand. The Club Restaurant with grand piano, premium bar and private kitchen offers panoramic views over the entire racecourse. The Fairwood boasts the best views of the winning line from its private terrace.

Capacities: Dining 250 - 250

TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, CONTACT OUR TEAM ON: 0203 397 1446