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The Owners and Trainers Suite at Chelmsford City Racecourse is easily accessible from London's Stansted Airport and conveniently connected to London Liverpool Street from Chelmsford Train Station.  

Overlooking the Parade Ring is this elegant, oak-panelled room which provides the ideal setting for smaller gatherings. The Owners & Trainers Suite at Chelmsford City Racecourse, is one of our most hireable spaces. The room boasts a private bar, an exclusive outdoor terrace, private betting facilities, and numerous catering options. 

The private outdoor terrace overlooks the racecourse and grounds offering your guest the added luxury of panoramic views. This is the ideal space to hire for board meetings, presentations, and receptions for up to 30 guests. 

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Owners & Trainers Suite

The Summer Marquee is the largest purpose-built event venue in East Anglia which can easily accommodate events of 700 guests seated or 2000 guests standing.  Moments from London Stansted Airport and easily accessible by train from London Liverpool Street the Summer Marquee is a unique proposition for London companies needing a large, flexible event space. The marquee, which can be hired year-round also has an exceptional, private summer terrace. 

This venue is ideal for trade shows, conferences, fairs, large parties and spectacular dinners. A diverse range of catering options are available, from breakfasts and light lunches through to mouth-watering fine dining and banqueting. 

The Summer Marquee has benefitted from a recent refurbishment and upgrades including new permanent bars and buffet stations, cloakroom facilities and toilets. 

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Summer Marquee 

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