The Fairwood Brasserie

A Winning Choice

The Fairwood Brasserie is perfect for food and racing lovers. With unrivalled views of the finishing post and an unlimited gourmet carvery, its an unforgettable night out that everyone will enjoy this January.

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A Special Milestone

Celebrating 10 Years

In 2025 we celebrate a decade of thrilling racing and world-class events. Getting to know your local racecourse with a look back at highlights and forward to an exciting year ahead.

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Special January Prices

£5 Racing All January

General Admission tickets for January's Thursday Fixtures are just £5 for adults, and kids go FREE.

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Chelmsford City Live Headliners Saturday 5th July

Duran Duran

British music icons Duran Duran will delight fans next summer when they headline Chelmsford City Live live in one of only two UK performances in 2025.

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Summer Sessions Closing Party With

Armand Van Helden

Legendary DJ Armand Van Helden will perform live after racing on Saturday 30th August, headlining the final night of a new Summer Sessions series.

A Day Where Glamour Meets Excitement

Ladies Day 2025

Ladies Day 2025 at Chelmsford City Racecourse promises to be the event of the year, where glamour meets excitement on and off the track.

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Launching in 2025

Chelmsford City Live

Our brand NEW music festival includes a star studded line up featuring Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and Olly Murs, with more announcements coming soon.

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Thursday Racing

16th January

£5 TICKETS

Thursday Racing

30th January

£5 TICKETS

Family Fun Day

Good Friday Festival

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Good Friday | Chelmsford City Racecourse

19th June

Ladies Day

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7th August

Chelmsford City Cup

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Horse Racing | Chelmsford City Racecourse

Armand Van Helden

Summer Sessions Closing Party

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NEW Music Festival

Chelmsford City Live

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Hospitality

Elevate Your Raceday Experience

Take your raceday to the next level by joining us in our ever-popular Fairwood Brasserie for an unlimited four course carvery that will keep you coming back or our premier hospitality spot.

We also have on offer The Club Restaurant & Lounge which gives you world-class 5 course tasting menu, with panoramic views of the entire racecourse, providing you the perfect night of fine-dining and excellent racing.

We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest local produce and delivering friendly service, offering some of the best value hospitality in British sport. Our team are on-hand to make yours and your guests’ raceday a memorable one.

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DON'T MISS A THING

Enjoy 12 Months of Racing for £99

If you’re not yet a regular visitor, the Annual Pass makes it easy to become one. Make racing a regular fixture on your social calendar at just £2.50 per vist, you can enjoy more nights out, more time with friends, more action, more winners, and more memories. You’ll also receive a free racecard on each visit, access to reciprocal racedays and sporting fixtures, and six guest passes to bring friends and family.

It’s racing without barriers. Get your annual pass today!

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Racecourse in Essex

Horse racing is the second largest spectator sport in the UK and is intertwined with British culture and identity. Chelmsford City Racecourse, which opened in 2015, quickly has become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK and continues to be a number one choice among racegoers.

The racecourse is set in the stunning Essex countryside, nearby to London. If you’re looking for a racecourse to visit whilst you’re in London, Chelmsford City Racecourse is one of the best. Chelmsford City Racecourse offers horseracing all year round, has some of the best restaurants in Essex, is an event venue for many occasions and hosts exciting concerts and festivals. View the range of events we have coming up and plan your visit to one of the UK’s finest racecourses set in Essex now.

Turf Track

Turf Racing Scheduled for Spring 2026

Progress continues to be made on Chelmsford City Racecourse’s groundbreaking new turf track, which will become the first racecourse in the UK to offer floodlit turf racing!

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