Your Go To Destination For Corporate Events

Corporate Events in Essex

15 minutes from London Stansted Airport

600 complimentary car parking spaces

On-site catering team and facilities

10 on-site venues to choose from

Customisable Events

Chelmsford City Racecourse is the ideal location for conferences near London. Set in the Essex countryside, but only a mere 15 minutes from Stansted Airport and close to the A131, the venue is well-connected and close to everything you may need. Our guest car park can facilitate over 600 vehicles including the ability to park coaches. An additional car park is available to clients and suppliers for easy access, load in and load out purposes.

As well as an superior venue we provide some exceptional amenities such as Wi-Fi, in-house AV hire and excellent food and drink options.

Conferences

Breakout spaces available
Conference AV and support
Flexible seating options

Chelmsford City Racecourse provides a selection of luxury conference venues, ideal for business meetings, corporate events, and large-scale conferences.

With multiple conference rooms available, each space can be fully customised to suit your needs, whether you require a small, intimate meeting room hire or a spacious venue for a large audience. Our state-of-the-art facilities, stunning surroundings, and exceptional service make us one of the leading conference venues in Essex.

From modern boardrooms to grand event halls, Chelmsford City Racecourse is the perfect setting to impress clients, inspire teams, and host unforgettable corporate gatherings. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and create a bespoke conference experience tailored to your needs.

Lovely Venue
We were very pleased with how the conference went and would like to express our thanks for all your hard work in making it run smoothly. The food was amazing, and the catering staff worked really hard in serving everyone. We are grateful for your presence on the day efficiently dealing with any issues, we could of not asked for more. The security guards were also brilliant, so helpful throughout the day and keeping an eye on everything. It’s a lovely venue and our guests were comfortable.
★★★★★
Tricia
SETDAB

Everyone Loved the Venue
I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your support yesterday and in the lead-up to the event. Everyone loved the venue, and everything ran smoothly thanks to your efforts. I truly appreciate your hard work!
★★★★★
Sarah
Kier Construction

Fantastic Day
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at the Chelmsford City Racecourse who supported our event the other day. It was a fantastic day with lots of positive feedback around the Venue, Food & Hospitality.
★★★★★
Matthew Willis
British Gas

So Helpful and Attentive
I just wanted to say on behalf of the team thank you so much for the running of our event yesterday; your team was so helpful in assuring the day ran smoothly for our guests. Keith, Rich, Bob and the rest of the team were so helpful and attentive throughout the day, thank you to both of you for supporting us in the organising of the day.
★★★★★
Gaby Freeman
Essex County Council Inclusion Conference

A Huge Thank You
A huge thank you for helping me to put on a very well received event last week. I usually try to find at least one thing to offer some constructive feedback on, but I can’t! Everything was perfect and I can’t thank you enough for that
★★★★★
Richard Wills
RW Training Associates Ltd Conference

Community Engagement | Chelmsford City Racecourse

Exhibitions

Blank canvas venues
Step free access
Strong site-wide WI-FI

Our fully customisable spaces can be tailored to your exact needs, whether you require a large open-plan area or smaller breakout sections. With modern facilities, excellent transport links, and ample free parking, our venue ensures a seamless experience for both exhibitors and guests.

Perfect Venue for our Event
Now in its 10 successful year, we are proud to host the largest Wedding Show in Essex at Chelmsford City Racecourse four times each year.It continues to be the perfect venue for our event. The spacious and modern facilities provide an exceptional setting, allowing exhibitors to showcase their services beautifully while giving couples an inspiring and enjoyable experience. The team at Chelmsford City Racecourse are always professional, accommodating, and dedicated to ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their attention to detail and outstanding service makes each show a success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with this fantastic venue.
★★★★★
Vanessa Challis
Main Event Wedding Shows

You Are All Amazing
I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you and all your staff for yesterday. Keith was amazing and a credit to the Racecourse and we couldn’t have pulled it all together without the both of you – you are all amazing. The event went fabulously, we had lots of people comment on how great the venue was too. Thanks again
★★★★★
Kris Wilson
Festival of Business

So Delighted with How the Whole Event Went
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your help, guidance and organisational skills last Tuesday. You both could not have been more helpful in the run up to the fair and on the day. We were so delighted with how the whole event went. Everyone was really positive about the new venue and I think the marquee looked fantastic for the occasion. We would be delighted to return next year.
★★★★★
Natalie Rowe
Friends of Essex Gift Fair

Gala Dinners

Capacity for up to 900 guests dining
In-house catering
Ample local accommodation

With multiple versatile spaces to choose from, each area can be fully customised to match your theme, branding, and guest requirements. Whether you’re planning a corporate awards night, charity fundraiser, or black-tie banquet, our dedicated events team will ensure every detail is tailored to perfection.

Located in the heart of Essex, with excellent transport links, Chelmsford City Racecourse provides a unique and elegant setting, state-of-the-art facilities, and first-class catering to make your gala dinner truly exceptional.

CONTACTS US

Exceptional Service, and Dedicated Staff
The Essex Wedding Awards Gala Dinner is a highlight of the year in the wedding industry, now in their 14 successful year it truly is a celebration which incorporates glamour and prestige, Chelmsford City Racecourse provides the perfect setting for this prestigious event. The venue’s facilities, exceptional service, and dedicated staff ensure a seamless and memorable experience for our guests. From the beautifully presented dining space to the impeccable attention to detail, the team goes above and beyond to create a truly special evening. We are delighted to host our awards here each year and look forward to many more successful events at this fantastic venue.
★★★★★
Vanessa Challis
Main Event Wedding Shows

Your Team Were Amazing
We honestly don’t have anything to say other than your team were amazing, and the food was the best we’ve ever had, please pass on my thanks to the chef and his team
★★★★★
Keri
Eastern Winter Ball

Awards Went Perfectly
I wanted to say thank you to you both and your teams, the awards went perfectly last night, and we have had some amazing feedback about the night. Please pass on our thanks to the catering team and security who were fantastic!
★★★★★
Lesley
Essex Care Sector Awards

So Successful
I couldn’t sign off without expressing my personal thanks to you and Kate for helping me to make our event so successful.
★★★★★
Geoff Newman
Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex

Sports Bar and Grandstand

Popular for conferences and exhibitions

Connecting ground floor lobby, conference and dining areas

Multiple rooms available, ideal for additional breakout spaces

The Summer Marquee

Popular for exhibitions and gala dinners

Capacity for up to 3,000 standing or 900 dining

Fully equipped with built-in bars, kitchen, cloakroom and toilet facilities

The Queen Charlotte Marquee

Popular for gala dinners under 250 guests

Private wrap around terrace, perfect for summer events

Featuring an opulent art deco bar, enhancing the overall luxurious atmosphere

VIEW OUR BROCHRE

Do you offer a DDR rate?

We do not currently offer a DDR structure as we’re able to offer clients more flexibility and value for money via our itemised bespoke packages.

Do you offer onsite parking?

Yes, we have a large car park that is available to our guests free of charge for 1,000 cars.

Do you have AV available in-house?

Yes, we can hire projectors, screens, delay screens, speakers and microphones. Or reference our brochure for details of our packages. Please discuss your requirements with your event manager for more details.

Is there disabled access onsite?

Yes, all of our spaces (apart from the Owners & Trainers Suite) are fully accessible with disabled toilets available.