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Our spectacular shared Christmas parties. There are six extravagant evenings throughout December, companies are able to purchase tables for their employees to be wined, dined and entertained, celebrating Christmas in style.

Christmas Parties
Private Christmas parties are suitable for groups of more than 100 guests. We have a dedicated private events team who can help to plan your end-of-year celebration in one of our ten unique on-site venues.

Festive Racedays
We are also racing at Christmas, with 6 Winter racedays on 16th & 21st November and 7th, 11th, 14th, 21st of December.
Choose between General Admission with access to the Sports Bar or dining in one of our two excellent restaurants the Fairwood Brasserie or the Club Restaurant and Lounge.

Choose Your Fantastic Festive Celebration
We have created various packages to suit parties of all sizes both for businesses looking to treat their staff and racegoers looking to catch up with friends and family.

Private Christmas Party
Christmas is a magical time of year at the racecourse. Our marquees, restaurants, and bars are excellent venues to celebrate a successful year and the holiday season with your family, friends, and colleagues. This year, we have an incredible opportunity to hire The Summer Marquee, which will be a fully decorated, heated, immersive venue perfect for parties of between 100 and 700 people on eight exclusive dates.
In addition, racing at Christmas combines the thrill of an epic raceday, with corporate entertaining, there are only six dates available this festive season. Our talented events team are excited to bring your Christmas party plans to life. We are now taking Christmas party bookings for December 2023, get in touch today to discuss private venue hire.

Illuminate Ball
Get festive this Christmas at Illuminate! The stunning winter-wonderland-themed marquee will instantly get you into the Christmas spirit. Savour a delicious three-course fine dining menu paired with half a bottle of wine per person and sample a luxurious cheese buffet. Enjoy live entertainment, have a roll of the dice in the fun casino, and dance the night away to a spirited DJ.
Our Christmas party package includes:
• Welcome drink and canapés reception
• Three-course festive fine dining
• Cheese buffet
• Half a bottle of wine
• Festive bars and stylish cocktail lounge
• Dazzling entertainment throughout meal service
• DJ and dancefloor
• Fun casino tables
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Car and coach parking
• Cloakroom

Christmas at the races
We go above and beyond to give you a memorable festive experience, taking the worry out of your hands so that you can spend more time celebrating.
As a multi-venue site, Chelmsford City Racecourse are also taking bookings for private Christmas parties from November through to January, with spaces to accommodate groups from 10 to 300 guests with the option of bespoke hospitality packages.
We are now taking enquiries for December 2023, get in touch to find out about our private venue hire!