Nottingham Races

Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned odds player, the allure of Nottingham Races is fairly self explanatory once you grasp how special the course is. No small amount of charm comes from the racecourse’s location. The area abounds with colourful history and folklore, most notably the legend of Robin Hood and his adventures in Sherwood Forest. These curious and salubrious elements form the backdrop to a season of exceptional equestrian sport.

The team of hospitality and organization folk who oversee the daily running of racedays and non-racedays have gone to considerable lengths to ensure that the rich heritage and natural beauty feature as part of any visitor’s experience. It doesn’t hurt that the course expands over 280 acres which are set in the magnificent Colwick Park. The venue and facilities, coupled with the versatile flexible options for individual racegoers, corporate clients and anyone who wants an experience out of the ordinary, make it one of the United Kingdom’s most coveted destinations for all kinds of events.

Even though the racecourse is always busy with some event, be it a social occasion or a corporate one, it is really for the National Hunt meetings that this exceptional course is known.

There are 20 meetings throughout the year, from April though November, and about as many ways to experience a day of turf thrills, fun and drama as there are people who love to see powerful, graceful horses and their skilled jockeys thunder towards the winning post.

While many will certainly opt for a ticket on the day, either for the Grandstand Enclosure or the Premier Enclosure, there are options besides. Both seasoned racegoers and those who require something more than a traditional day of betting and photo-fish excitement, will probably want to have look at the variety of hospitality packages which are on offer. The most elementary packages are specifically for punters who want to have something tasty to eat and drink while the enjoy their visit.

If you are the kind of racegoer who would like to engage Nottingham Races in its most refined form, then one of the Premier Badge packages are certain to be for you.

The Fish and Fuzz Package is offered for £36.50 and includes a Premier Enclosure Badge, raceday programme, a betting voucher for £2 and, most delightfully, a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course light lunch which can be either the seafood or meat platter or the hot dish of the day. Similarly the Premier Punters’ Package includes Premier Enclosure access with all the frills, while the meal is a lovely hot roast roll or dish of the day. If you prefer a pint of bitter or lager to Champagne, then this is the package for you.

Nottingham Races takes much pride in offering all-inclusive packages as well as the option for people to tailor their own experience. Bespoke packages are available for racedays and non-racedays. The Private Hospitality Boxes, located on the 1st floor of the prestigious Centenary Stand are the perfect venue to entertain corporate clients, colleagues, friends or just about anyone who would enjoy having an exceptional view of the action and marvellous local countryside from a private balcony.

The hospitality boxes can accommodate between 10 and 60 people and packages are available which include anything from 4-course formal meals, or buffet if you’d prefer, to Champagne and Pimm’s, and a personal waitress for the duration of the day or evening meeting. Bespoke packages can be easily arranged. The hospitality team at Nottingham Races are renowned for making sure their many discerning clients leave with a feeling that they have experienced a meeting in a manner which transcends typical expectations.

As you might expect from a racecourse which offers hospitality venues like boxes, suites, marquees and extensive grounds, non-racedays are given over to a wide variety of events and special celebrations. From Christmas Parties to the best conferencing, meeting and seminars in the region, there is a venue for every requirement. Once again, packages are flexible and all-encompassing, all designed to take the hassle and anxiety out of planning.

This is no more discernible than in the special attention which is given to couples who hold either their wedding ceremony or reception, or both, at the course. The first thing which marrying couples need to know is that the team of this exceptional venue have a dedicated planner and coordinator who will make sure that everything runs smoothly, and in a style they would like.

Although there is really no limit to the options when it comes to arranging your special event, there are three wedding packages available, and all have been created to cover the needs and demands of the most discerning folk. If they are insufficient for you individual event, there is always a bespoke package option.

If you’re already considering the grounds and buildings of the racecourse for your event, you’re probably already attuned to the fact that the gardens have won awards for their beauty and will provide a truly special background to your prized wedding pictures. Both the Centenary Suite and the Lawn Suite of Nottingham Races are licensed to hold civil ceremonies, further adding to the options of couples hoping to get exactly the kind of beautiful, romantic experience they are looking for. In fact, no one has to settle for second best at this unique racecourse, which, it seems, is single-handedly, offering the kind of service excellence, exclusive venues, natural beauty and class which is often missing in places of a similar nature.

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