Restaurants, Marquees, and Rooms

Our Lobby, the centre of the grandstand, is an ideal space to welcome and register your guests, conveniently located for breaks and networking. On the right is our Sports Bar, a popular choice for conferences and exhibitions. The built-in partition provides further adaptability to create two rooms within the space.

The Fairwood Brasserie, located to the left of our lobby, is an attractive dining space, excellent for hosting lunch, particularly when your event is taking place directly across in the Sports Bar. The built in buffet counter provides a seamless service and the optional partition wall also makes this space versatile for breakout spaces.

The Club Restaurant & Lounge is Chelmsford City Racecourse’s premier dining experience, located on the first floor of the Grandstand. Enjoy panoramic views over the entire site in as you indulge in our modern British cuisine and bespoke catering options. The ultimate venue for food-led celebrations, such as dinners, award nights and more.

Our largest, year-round marquee is a fully flexible space that can comfortably accommodate up to 900 guests seated or 3,000 standing. Making it an outstanding venue for a diverse range of events, from grand celebrations to corporate gatherings, fully equipped with two toilet blocks, 2 full length bars and a kitchen. This expansive marquee is designed to adapt to your specific needs, ensuring that every occasion is executed flawlessly.

This spectacular marquee provides everything you could want for a successful event for groups from 100 to 300 guests, inclusive of private toilets, kitchen and a dazzling Art Deco bar. With a wonderful wraparound private terrace overlooking the final straight and brand-new kitchen and bar facilities for everyone to enjoy, the Queen Charlotte is our most popular marquee venue, creating a vibrant atmosphere for raceday celebrations for under 300 guests.

The Parade Ring Marquee is well-suited for smaller weddings, parties, and celebrations, offering an intimate and elegant setting with breathtaking views of the parade ring on racedays. With its stylish design, prime location, and charming atmosphere, this venue provides a unique and memorable backdrop for any special occasion, from romantic weddings to major milestone celebrations, we have something for everyone.

The Oak Suite stands out as the perfect venue for more intimate gatherings of 35 guests or less. Whether you’re planning small meetings, presentations or wakes. This refined space not only provides a sophisticated atmosphere but also features breathtaking views of the racecourse on it’s private balcony, creating a picturesque backdrop that changes with the seasons.