An event venue with round tables, light grey chairs, wood-paneled walls, and large windows at Chelmsford City Racecourse
An event venue with round tables, grey upholstered chairs, wood-paneled walls, and a TV screen at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An outdoor seating area with wicker sofas and glass tables overlooking the racecourse at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An event venue with round tables draped in white linens, brown chairs, and a decorated Christmas tree at Chelmsford City Racecourse.

The Oak Suite at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Function Room in a Stadium
·
Private space
City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP –
Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Situated on the first floor, overlooking the Parade Ring, this oak-paneled room provides an ideal setting for smaller functions.

Our most intimate space features a private bar and personal balcony. Ideal for meetings, interviews, presentations, corporate lunches and receptions of 30 guests or less.

Toilet facilities are located on the floor below and the space is accessed up a half landing staircase comprised of 16 steps.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for about 40 guests and costs about £2,700.

"We had so many comments from guests about how beautiful the space was and the quality of the food."

- Neal M. May 2026

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 35
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 15
Cabaret
up to 35
U-Shaped
up to 15

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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free parking is available on-site
Bar
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
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
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

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

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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NM
Neal M.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · May 2026
A big thank you to the whole team for the organisation and the venue on Saturday. It was a surprise birthday party, and it went perfectly — the venue played a huge part in making it such a brilliant night. We had so many comments from guests about how beautiful the space was and the quality of the food. Everything felt well organised, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. Please also pass on my thanks to the entire team on the night — they were exceptional from start to finish. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made the evening run flawlessly. Highly recommended.
Nothing
5.0

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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4.9 Rating
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