Ready, Set, Meet! Try Corporate Events at Racecourses

Corporate events at racecourses are the not so dark horses of both indoor and outdoor corporate events in the UK.

So, think again if you still envisage fascinators, fizz, and furlongs. Racecourse conference venues are emerging as corporate heroes, thanks to flexible spaces, fresh air, and world class facilities.

What’s more, the UK’s finest racecourse event venues prove business and pleasure can, and should, share the same track, for:

·       Intimate board meetings

·       High profile conferences

·       Lavish Christmas parties

·       Team building activities in all weathers

What Makes Corporate Events at Racecourses a Safe Bet for Business?

Adaptability. Accessibility. Wow worthy views.

Racecourse meetings venues now pay their way beyond race days. And corporate events at racecourses are the best imaginable use of their space. They’re sprawling, flexible playgrounds for event planners, with executive boxes and grandstands to transform your next meeting, conference, or gala dinner.

Most racecourse conference venues across the UK offer a tempting mix of:

·        State-of-the-art event spaces (for 10 to 10,000+ delegates)

·        Free on-site parking, (a welcome alternative to city centre stress!)

·        Fantastic rail and road links

·        Leading edge tech and catering in historically rich surroundings

So, let’s take a closer look at some of the stars of the show…

Newbury Racecourse

I’ll be honest. This one wooed me. The Newbury team absolutely nailed it during my recent visit for the “Delegate Wranglers at the Races” event.

It was the full VIP experience, with a three-course lunch that would make a Michelin chef proud, and the Mandarin Suite’s sweeping views of the finish line. This is exactly what your delegates can get too.

Add a surprise appearance from the resident tipster and a wander down to the parade ring. Corporate events at racecourses at this level are the perfect mix of business and pleasure.

Need to know highlights for event bookers:

·        10 - 1,000 delegates across a variety of flexible spaces

·        Multiple suites and private boxes for meetings and corporate hospitality

·        Expansive outdoor areas with themed bars, food trucks, and activation space

·        On-site train station with direct links to Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and London Paddington

·        Ample free parking

Conferences, product launches, client entertaining and team building at racecourses has never looked and felt this fabulous.

Aintree Racecourse

If it’s good enough for the Grand National, it’s good enough for your next event.

Liverpool’s finest offers up five grandstands, 14 meeting rooms, and 43 hospitality boxes worth of business precision with sporting prestige.

At-a-glance capacities:

·        Up to 600 delegates

·        3,700 sqm of exhibition space

·        Parking for 1,800 vehicles

Perfect for conferences and symposia with exhibitions, and larger scale corporate events at racecourses.

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot’s iconic name turns heads. But it’s what happens behind the grandstands that seals the deal for corporate organisers.

This queen of quintessential Englishness is a dream for conferences, exhibitions, and awards dinners.

Key specs:

·        18 - 3,000 capacity

·        300+ indoor and outdoor spaces

·        Ultra-modern AV and impeccable catering

Does your next conference or gala dinner demand extra gravitas? You’ll find that here – in abundance.

Cheltenham Racecourse

This venue does both globally renowned horse racing and corporate events gloriously.

And it’s in the heart of the world-famous Cotswolds – a plus point for delivering scale, service, and scenery at your next strategy meeting or company festival.

Top line info:

·        10 - 10,000 guests

·        Versatile suites, grandstands, and pavilions

·        Acres of outdoor space overlooking the Cotswolds

All in all, an outstanding choice for awards nights, conferences, and incentive events.

Other Racecourses Worth a Flutter

The UK and Ireland boast plenty of other thoroughbred racecourse event venues, besides the biggest names:

·        Chester - Historic city, beautiful backdrops, and warm Cheshire hospitality

·        Curragh - The beating heart of Irish racing and fine dining

·        Epsom - 15 miles from London, with unforgettable skyline views

·        Haydock - Versatile, modern facilities and easy access

·        York - Impressive capacity and serious historic wow factor

 

Get Your Next Event Across the Finishing Line in Style

Corporate events at racecourses blend space, sophistication, and spirit.

So, why not bet on a winner?

Working with us, at the Venue Hunters, means skipping the legwork of contacting multiple venues. We do it for you.

Our free venue finding service connects you with the UK and Ireland’s best racecourse conference venues (and beyond), helping you:

·        Save time, money, and stress

·        Access exclusive rates, thanks to our buying power

·        Match your brief with the ideal space

Get in touch to start planning corporate events at racecourses. You know it makes sense when you really want your next meeting, conference, or awards dinner to come in first past the post.