Usually booked for
Party
Typically for 65-275 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
Chelmsford City Racecourse
Stadium
2 reviews
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City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP
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Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford
Rhiannon Ditchburn
Your Personal Event Manager from Chelmsford City Racecourse
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Excellent communication - 4/5
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Venue overview
Chelmsford City Racecourse, the UK's newest racecourse, combines modern facilities with a dynamic setting for events. It’s ideal for private parties and weddings, with a dance floor, PA system, and the option to bring your own DJ or music, making it perfect for lively celebrations.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at Chelmsford City Racecourse
Queen Charlotte Marquee
Event Space
·
Whole venue
800 seats
1000 standing
This spectacular marquee provides everything you could want for a successful event, inclusive of private toilets, comprehensive kitchen and a dazzling Art Deco bar. This luxury marquee is as equally impressive for weddings, celebrations, summer parties and awards dinners.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Club Restaurant & Lounge
Function Room
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Private space
170 seats
250 standing
The Club has a private, VIP vibe. A private space with panoramic views across the racecourse, this space is on the first floor of the grandstand and can hold up to 250 people.
Windows wrap this room allowing for natural daylight and a built in bar makes this space perfect for private dinners and important events.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Summer Marquee
Event Space
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Whole venue
1000 seats
3000 standing
Our largest, year-round marquee with heating facilities available, offers a fully flexible space for events of all styles and a noteworthy 66m private terrace.
Located immediately on the right as guests enter the racecourse, the Summer Marquee is a supremely convenient location for any event. Featuring a central, fully equipped kitchen, two large ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Fairwood Brasserie
Function Room
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Private space
240 seats
The Fairwood Suite can hold up to 240 for banqueting and 500+ for a reception, the room is extremely versatile with dividing walls and can host conferences, dinners and exhibitions.
The suite sits on the finishing line of the track and has outside terraces and green space available. Contact us for more details.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Sports Bar
Event Space
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Semi-private area
500 seats
1000 standing
The Sports Bar, a semi-private event space in Chelmsford City Racecourse, is an open-plan bar area defined by broad sightlines across the course and a layout that encourages mingling and movement.
Design: The interior has a long rectangular plan, a low suspended ceiling with recessed lighting, and a carpeted floor; a neutral palette is punctuated ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £30 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Oak Suite
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
60 standing
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...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Concert Grounds
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
9999 standing
The Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse offer a spacious, versatile outdoor event space set within one of Essex’s most iconic venues. Located within the racecourse’s expansive 150-acre site, this open-air setting provides an exceptional backdrop for large-scale music events, outdoor festivals, branded experiences, corporate functions, and...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Lobby
Event Space
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Private space
100 seats
300 standing
Book 8 hr. minimum
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 cl...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.0
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Neal M.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests
· May 2026
· The Oak Suite
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
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
MS
Molly S.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
Submitted 4 years ago
4.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Thursday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1000
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Friday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2400
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Saturday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2400
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Sunday
6:00 –
0:00
from
£30
per person
Fairwood Brasserie
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Sports Bar
9:00 –
17:00
from
£30
per person
The Lobby
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2400
hire fee per day
Queen Charlotte Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Summer Marquee
9:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee
The Oak Suite
9:00 –
17:00
from
£1200
hire fee per day
Concert Grounds
6:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 9999
standing
Up to 1000
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford City Racecourse is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.
Chelmsford City Racecourse is a racecourse centred on a compact grandstand and floodlit track that hosts hospitality-led events across its grounds.
Venue highlights: The venue offers a range of enclosed hospitality suites and outdoor event areas adaptable for seated dining or reception layouts. The in-house catering team supplies British menus and can provide halal, kosher, extensive vegan and gluten‑free options. The venue supports promoted ticketing, on-site event services and provides free on-site parking for attendees.
Best for: Weddings, corporate hospitality and ticketed concerts or large-scale live shows.
Location: Chelmsford; the racecourse sits on dedicated event grounds and generates significant arrival and departure activity on event days, so plan extra time for guest arrivals and exits.
What guests say: The on-site catering delivers generous portions and consistent quality across race day hospitality and special events. The premium hospitality areas and designated standing zones provide practical facilities and clear sightlines for events.
FAQ
Yes, clients may use their own caterers, but the venue must see all relevant information from them to ensure they are covered accordingly.
At Chelmsford City Racecourse, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Free parking is available on-site
Chelmsford City Racecourse is located at City Racecourse, in Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford.
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