An event venue lobby with wood flooring, modern ceiling lights, and black leather seating at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An event venue lobby with glass entry doors, light wood floors, and a curved seating area at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
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The Lobby at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Event Space in a Stadium
·
Private space
City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP –
Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford
Up to 100
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Lobby is an Event Space in Chelmsford City Racecourse and functions as a wide, level arrival and circulation area at the venue's main entrance.

Design: The Lobby is an open-plan, bright interior finished with continuous wood-effect flooring and a low, suspended-tile ceiling. Large glazed doors and a broad frontage supply natural light and a clear, symmetrical layout centred on low seating clusters.

Features: The Lobby provides on-site Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a built-in PA system and speakers that allow hosts to use their own music or bring a DJ subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The space includes step-free access, wheelchair-accessible routes and accessible toilets, plus multiple reception/service counters for ticketing and guest welcome.

Ideal for: Small to medium groups seeking a practical arrival hub or a relaxed, social standing reception and registration area.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

About Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Meet your host

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