Chester Racecourse
Chester Race Company Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation. Horseradish’s vision is that it becomes synonymous as the first choice for hospitality, events and venues for corporate and social events in the North West of England.
The extensive “what’s on” list at Chester Racecourse is growing season on season, with racing as its core product offering.
Horseradish at Chester Racecourse also offers: Conferencing, Awards Dinners, Weddings and Exhibitions as well as Polo events, fine dining, fashion shows and food and drink festivals.
Horseradish will continue to work towards guaranteeing that all events taking place at their growing portfolio of venues are all organised to the same exacting standards and provide visitors and clients to the event of their choice with a first class experience.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistFrom an informal departmental lunch to an energetic team-building exercise, International conference, board meetings, trade exhibition or “brainstorm”, Chester Racecourse offers the perfect location to get the most from your corporate event budget.
With rooms to accommodate almost every size of function – and superb event management, catering, audio-visual resources, entertainment and theming opportunities – We’ll ensure your event is a resounding success.
35 separate facilities available from 2 – 700 people, all offering natural daylight
Free Wi-Fi and wired internet access
Comprehensive event planning and management service
100 acres of external space available for team building challenges with a difference
Choice of dining options
Option of incorporating race day hospitality into your event, along with polo and horse shows taking place during the year
Leisure time – just a stroll from the Historic City of Centre
1539 Restaurant and Bar, enjoy contemporary British cooking in breathtaking modern surroundings.
The Roof at 1539, dine alfresco enjoying panoramic views over the racecourse or in the comfortable lounge.
Pavilion Suite – Our latest venue, the highly acclaimed unique design makes it an ideal multi functional venue created especially for larger dinners, corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, product launches and meetings.
97 en-suite bedrooms with the latest ‘mod cons’
Convenient, secure and free car parking – over 600 hard standing spaces
Room Information
Chester Racecourse has 5 rooms. The largest, Festival Village, holds up to 2000 guests standing or 1500 seated.
- Pavilion Suite200-700 seated, 800 standing
- County Stand6-300 seated
- Leverhulme Stand100-200 seated, 200 standing
- Paddock Rooms10-150 seated, 20-170 standing
- Festival Village1000-1500 seated, 2000 standing
Travel Information
Chester (about 0.9 miles away)
Getting to Chester Racecourse by public transport
In Cheshire, Chester Racecourse is about 0.9 miles from Chester (train).
Getting to Chester Racecourse by car
For sat nav, use the postcode CH1 2LY.
Getting to Chester Racecourse by air
The nearest major airports are Liverpool John Lennon (about 10 miles away) and Manchester (about 28 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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