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Description

You’ll find it a breeze to get everyone together at York Racecourse. Situated 1-½ miles from the city centre with easy access by train (travel from London to York in under two hours), road, and there is plentiful, complimentary free parking for more than 2,000 vehicles.

The popular York Racecourse offers superb conference and dining facilities in a very attractive setting with most conference and function rooms having views across to the winning post. Exhibition space is also located within our two grandstands. 

On-site catering is of an extremely high standard, from working buffets, party food, or fine dining, the venue caters for all.  Try the Parade Ring Restaurant. Timber clad main room has a feature roof window, air conditioning, bespoke Axminster carpet and all of the best in modern facilities. Private balcony overlooks the pre-parade ring, the Knavesmire track, main stands and the course itself.

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Wedding Party Evening Celebration 2026

Our package is designed as a stand-alone option for newlyweds wishing to host a later party for friends and family. • A welcome glass of chilled prosecco • Hot & cold finger food  • Function suite from 19.00hrs • Cash bar until 00.30hrs • Carriages at 01.00hrs


From 75to 200 delegates
Starting price of £44.50 (Inc)

Valid: 1/1/2026 to 31/12/2026
Charity Dining at York Racecourse

A range of fundraising function suites Expert hospitality guidance Homemade three-course dinner with coffee* £41.50 if you wish to include a welcome glass of prosecco


From 80 delegates
Starting price of £37.80 (Inc)

Valid: 20/1/2026 to 31/12/2026
Day Delegate 2026

If you’re looking for a training venue or somewhere to host your next conference, York Racecourse is the perfect location. York Racecourse, has built up a first class reputation in the hospitality field as a venue for business events and conferences.  We offer a range of meeting rooms for hire, perfect if you’re looking for a training venue or somewhere to host your next conference.    Our first-class caterers and management team are committed to making a success of each and every business event that they run - helping you as the event organiser to focus on your own objectives on the day. You’ll find it a breeze to get everyone together at the racecourse. With easy access by train (travel from London to York in under two hours), road, and 2,000 free parking spaces.


From 40to 650 delegates
Starting price of £32.55 (Inc)

Valid: 20/1/2026 to 31/12/2026
Dining at York Racecourse

Enjoy a delicious "home cooked" meal using local produce - choose from our special Chef's Set Menu or Tailor your own menu from our selection list. We have a fabulous wine list curated by House of Townend to accompany your choices.


From 80to 650 delegates
Starting price of £43.00 (Inc)

Valid: 20/1/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity Day
AGM
Awards Dinners
Away Day
Breakfast Meeting
Charity Ball
Christening
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Package
Christmas Party
Company Fun Day
Conference
Corporate Hospitality
Dinner
Dinner Dance
Exhibition
Family Fun Day
Fashion Show
Gala Dinner
Groups
Hen & Stag
Interviews
Lunch
Masonic Weekend
Meeting
Networking
New Year Package
Party
Presentation
Private Dining
Product Launch
Reception
Road Show
Seminar
Summer Party
Training Course
Turkey & Tinsel
Wedding
Workshop

OnSite Facilities

  • Heli-Pad
  • Wedding Licence

OffSite Facilities

  • Places of Interest
  • Golf - 18 Hole

Equipment

    image/svg+xml Venue Grounds

    York Racecourse is set in 150 acres of scenic parkland, with award winning modern grandstands, characterful listed buildings, manicured lawns & home grown flowers. Ground floor exhibition space and adjacent hard standing areas offers great opportunities for car launches &test drives, the internal space suits a wide array of public & lifestyle fairs

    Meeting and event room capacities

     BoardroomCabaretClassroomClassroom with back projectionDinnerDinner DanceExhibitionReceptionTheatreTheatre with Back ProjectionU-shape
    3rd Floor Ebor2632303050--75050-
    4th Floor Knavesmire--------60--
    Acomb Suite--------300--
    Dante Suite-9610010030030020200350200-
    Ebor Suite-200150-40032025400350--
    Exhibition Hall Ebor Stand--------150--
    Exhibition Hall Knavesmire Stand------100----
    Parade Ring Restaurant----120120-200---
    Voltigeur Suite-32020015067060035750680400-
      Rate Ex/Inc (GBP) Package details
    Midweek Day DelegateFrom £32.55
    (Inc Tax)

    Great core package - from 32.55 inc VAT  to include
    Conference room hire & catering room hire•
    Morning tea/coffee on arrival• Mid-morning tea/coffee • Light lunch • Mid-afternoon tea/coffee •
    Option to upgrade with a great selection of enhancements including healthy salads and sides, or a hot fork lunch, breakfast and dessert items - please ask the team

    Dedicated event manager and their team• Furniture, white table linen, glassware, cutlery,   crockery • Complementary Wi-Fi and parking  




    Address

    York Racecourse
    Knavesmire Road
    York
    Yorkshire
    YO23 1EX

    Pickup/Drop off

    Free parking

    Parking

    • 2000 Onsite Car spaces

    Nearest Train Stations

    • York 1.10 miles
    • Poppleton 3.40 miles
    • Ulleskelf 8.00 miles

    Nearest Airports

    • Leeds Bradford International Airport 23.80 miles
    • Doncaster/ Sheffield - Robin Hood Airport 31.70 miles

    Nearest Motorways

    • A1(M) JCT 47 12.70 miles
    • M1 JCT 48 13.70 miles

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