Ladies Day featuring Bananarama

Join us for another incredible Ladies Day at Chelmsford City Racecourse! Make sure you don’t miss Essex’s most glamorous day out with an incredible summer afternoon of fashion, food, fun and the excitement of live racing and a world-class concert!

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Free car parking

Our famously fabulous Tipsy Tea is back! Join us for this unique and quintessentially English raceday experience set adjacent to the Parade Ring. A wonderfully crafted afternoon tea has been created for you featuring gourmet finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and Tiptree jam accompanied by a selection of cakes, teas and coffee. Also indulge in two glasses of English sparkling wine to add an extra bit of fizz to an already sparkling day!

Follow up this atmospheric racing affair by heading over to the premium viewing area for our Ladies Day concert to complete an incredible day at the races!

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to Tipsy Tea enclosure, garden and bar
• Two glasses of finest English sparkling wine
• Afternoon tea
• Selection of teas and coffee
• Tipster talk with racing personality
• Racecard
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• VIP car parking

This booking is for 8 guests only.

Introducing The Orchard! Be the first to experience our new luxury hospitality space this Ladies Day. Enjoy our first-class racing on the big screens or choose to venture out and explore the extensive grounds and Grandstand. For those that want to get the party started earlier, make your way to the Hedkandi dance garden which will be open throughout the afternoon.

Where this space really shines is during the after-racing entertainment. The area boasts exceptional views of the stage and provides a truly VIP concert experience. The private bar will continue to operate throughout the evening, and you will also have access to the premium viewing area if you want to experience the concert front and centre.

The Orchard package includes a simply heavenly hamper which includes a selection of gourmet picnic delights including the best British meats and cheeses, the likes of which could be found in a delicatessen. The hamper also includes traditional British dessert such as Eton mess and scones with jam and clotted cream as well as a half-bottle of Prosecco per person. 

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and Bananarama concert
• Access to Grandstand including Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to The Orchard marquee and lawn
• Seating available
• Private garden
• ½ bottle of Prosecco per person
• Picnic hamper
• Racecard
• Early admission
• Betting facilities nearby
• VIP toilets
• VIP parking

Experience the best views of the racing from our outstanding Queen Charlotte Marquee. This marquee provides views all the way around the bend as they turn for home and up to the finishing line. Complete with a grand terrace, bar and private lawn, this is the ultimate spot to enjoy your racing from.

Begin your Ladies Day with a specially crafted champagne and canapé reception and take in the sights of this spectacular location before enjoying an exceptional three course set menu created by our Executive Chef whilst you feel the rush of the horses galloping right in front of your eyes…

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Gold Circle premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to the Queen Charlotte Marquee with trackside viewing of the racing from a private terrace on the home straight
• Champagne and canapé reception
• Three course set menu
• Half bottle of wine
• Afternoon cheese buffet
• Selection of teas and coffee
• Racecard
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• VIP car parking

Perfectly located on the Parade Ring, this is the ultimate package for those who love their racing and want to experience the excitement of horseracing on Ladies Day. Enjoy a terrific three course gourmet buffet, unrivalled views of the Parade Ring and immerse yourself in all of the pre-race action. Watch the horses make their way to and from the track from this charming marquee and private lawn.

This immersive racing experience is complete with a run through the card from a special racing personality and £10 betting voucher to make the most of your exclusive tips!

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Gold Circle premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to the Parade Ring Marquee and private lawn
• Welcome glass of champagne
• £10 betting voucher
• Tipster talk with racing personality
• Gourmet three course summer buffet
• Afternoon cheese buffet
• Selections of teas and coffee
• Racecard
• Entry to prize draw for race presentation and champagne in Winning Connections
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• VIP car parking

This booking is for 5 guests only.

Overlooking the final furlong and the winning line, our newly refurbished Fairwood Brasserie is metres from the action and offers exceptional views of the racing. Be welcomed into this beautiful Brasserie with a glass of Spanish sparkling wine and prepare yourself to go on a culinary journey through the Iberian peninsula with a remarkably authentic menu crafted by our chefs.

This delightful package provides a sensational way for you and your guests to enjoy an
afternoon of live racing, fun and fashion!

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Gold Circle premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to the Fairwood Brasserie with premium viewing of the racing from a private terrace on the home straight
• Welcome glass of Spanish sparkling wine
• Taste of Iberia three course hot and cold buffet
• Half bottle of wine
• Afternoon merienda
• Selections of teas and coffee
• Racecard
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission to raceday
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• A table for the evening, we only operate one sitting.

This booking is for 10 guests only.

Synonymous with spectacular entertainment, enjoy our ever-popular Summer Marquee on
Ladies Day! This central marquee and garden is situated nearby to the Parade Ring and
Grandstand and boasts fantastic elevated views of the stage, perfect for a summer’s day of racing and live music.

The Summer Marquee package includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine, a three course selection of summer cuisine, selection of wines and beer followed by an afternoon cheese board to create a first-class raceday experience.

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Gold Circle premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to the Summer Marquee with superb views of the concert stage from private terrace
• Welcome drink
• Gourmet three course hot and cold summer buffet
• Afternoon cheese buffet
• Wine, beer and soft drinks included throughout racing
• Selection of teas and coffee
• Racecard
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• VIP car parking

Feel like a VIP in our panoramic members’ Club Restaurant & Lounge on Ladies Day. Our
premier restaurant boasts fantastic views of the racecourse and winning line in this exclusive setting complete with a number of screens to enjoy other major sporting events on the day such as Royal Ascot.

Be welcomed with a glass of Louis Roederer champagne before enjoying an array of wonderful dishes and wines prepared by our Executive Chef on our signature raceday.

Included with this package:

• Admission to racecourse grounds for racing and concert
• Access to Grandstand including Champagne Bar, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
• Access to the Gold Circle premium viewing area, bar and toilets for concert
• Access to a variety of bars and our Street Food Village
• Access to Hedkandi Garden
• Access to our member’s Club Restaurant & Lounge
• Welcome glass of Louis Roederer champagne
• Three course à la carte meal
• Afternoon cheeseboard
• Wine pairings with starter and main
• Selection of teas and coffee
• Racecard
• Table reservation for the day
• Table service
• Early admission
• Tote betting facilities
• VIP toilets
• VIP car parking

• Please call for bookings of more than 8 people.
• Under 18s are not permitted in this restaurant.
• The Club Restaurant & Lounge operates a strict dress code where smart attire is required. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared jacket, shirt and tie. Trainers and shorts are not permitted.
• A table for the evening, we only operate one sitting.