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Chelmsford Racecourse Wedding Venue

Chelmsford City Racecourse is the largest and most flexible wedding venue in Essex

Essex, Chelmsford

£6,000 - £30,000

900 guests

Venues available from 40-900 guests

Dry Hire packages

Fully licensed for ceremonies

Outdoor Woodland ceremony

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £10,000

Price Range: £6,000 - £30,000

Pricing is based on our All-Inclusive Wedding Package. • Exclusive hire from 9am–midnight • Welcome glass of prosecco or beer • 3 canapés • 3-course wedding breakfast • Half a bottle of wine • A glass of prosecco to toast • Evening buffet

Per Person Price Range: £100 - £150

Capacity

Guest Capacity (min/max): 40 / 900

Guests for sit down meal: 40 - 900

 

About Chelmsford Racecourse

Here at the Racecourse, we are a brand new venue, that offers 3 stunning rooms of different sizes suitable for your wedding. We can accommodate weddings of all cultures and have our own catering facilities for your convenience.

A Change Of Scenery. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, in the heart of Essex, Chelmsford City Racecourse is a unique and flexible venue, ideal for Conferences, Corporate Team Building, Product Launches, Exhibitions, Wedding Receptions, and Private Celebrations.

As well as a working racecourse, the 150+ acre course offers an incredibly versatile space perfect for conferences of all sizes in either wing of the hospitality suite, with the ability to run two large conferences simultaneously in both south and north halls of the hospitality suite.

Hosting up to 1000 people Chelmsford City Racecourse is ideal for those looking for an event just outside London, providing excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11 and a significant amount of free parking on-site.

Our professional and experienced team at Chelmsford City Racecourse will provide you with a personal and bespoke service, coupled with delicious menu options, helping you to plan and deliver your entire event.

The Details

Venue Type

Dry Hire Available

Exclusive use

Golf Club & Sporting Venues

Suitable for Asian Weddings

Suitable for Jewish Weddings

Unique & Unusual

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Interfaith / Multicultural

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Catering Options

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Buffet

Halal

Inhouse Caterers

Vegan

Additional Facilities

Bespoke weddings

Bridal Dressing Room

Dance floor

Discos permitted

Fireworks permitted

Good Disabled Access

Helipad

Licensed bar

Live music permitted

Onsite car parking

Orangery Or Marquee

Outdoor ceremonies

Wedding coordinator

Wedding packages

Contact & Location

Chelmsford Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP, Essex, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes, you will have exclusive use of your chosen venue

Yes we are licensed for indoor ceremonies as well as our stunning outdoor woodland for outdoor ceremonies

Yes, our woodland lakeview has recently been developed for rustic outdoor weddings

We do not allow you to supply your own wine however we have a fantastic selection available

We have a talented team of chefs and offer in-house catering. We only allow external caterers for cultural reasons alongside our dry hire package

Yes, we do allow fireworks however they have to be booked through our recommended Firework company

Unfortunately for health and safety, we do not allow real candles but LED's look great!

Our fantastic location means there are lots of nearby hotels for you and your guests