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Racecourse & Event Venue

Chester Racecourse

Chester, North West England — CH1 2LY

30000

Max Capacity

FROM

£500

Per Day

4.4

45 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Chester Racecourse, known as The Roodee, is the world's oldest racecourse still in operation, dating back to 1539. Located on the banks of the River Dee with spectacular views of Chester's Roman walls and cathedral, this unique venue combines historical significance with modern event facilities. The racecourse offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and corporate hospitality, with capacities ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale events for thousands of delegates. Premium facilities include multiple hospitality suites, restaurants, and bars, all complemented by professional catering and event management services in this truly distinctive Chester location.

Room Capacities

theatre

600

boardroom

classroom

300

u shape

cabaret

400

reception

1000

dining

500

banquet

400

Pricing

Day rates from £500

Room hire from £200, day delegate packages from £500. Premium hospitality suites available. Racing day events priced separately. Catering packages available.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering

Bar/Restaurant

Outdoor Space

River Views

Historic Venue

Professional Event Staff

AV & Technical

Large screens

PA system

microphones

wireless microphones

lighting systems

Wi-Fi

staging equipment

Ideal For

Horse RacingCorporate EventsConferencesAwards CeremoniesLarge Scale EventsHospitality Events

Location & Access

The Roodee, Chester CH1 2LY

Chester Railway Station 1.5 miles (direct trains to London, Manchester, Birmingham). Local bus services. Manchester Airport 45 minutes by car. Liverpool John Lennon Airport 50 minutes.

On-site parking for 3000+ cars. Additional parking available at Chester Park & Ride. VIP parking available.

Wheelchair accessible