Chelmsford City Racecourse is the largest and most flexible wedding venue in Essex. This means we can ensure your wedding is unique to you and tailored to your vision. With ten different venues on-site, we cater for small intimate weddings and grand celebrations. This includes dry hire weddings where you can transform our venue however you please by working with not only ourselves but your dedicated vendors.
Ensuring you have all the support you need, a dedicated wedding manager will be with you from your first site visits and guide you through the whole process. They will accompany you through food tastings, room layout, timings of the day, be there to advise you throughout your journey.
This dry hire wedding package offers exceptional flexibility and value, providing you with exclusive use of the venue for 10 hours and a range of essential facilities. You’ll have access to a dedicated dressing area for the wedding party, as well as spacious areas for the ceremony and drinks reception, accommodating up to 1,100 seated guests. Our venue includes ample parking for up to 600 cars, with attendants on hand to assist, as well as a fully equipped kitchen space for your chosen caterers. You’ll receive a variety of furniture, including round and trestle tables, banqueting chairs, highchairs, and extras like a silver cake knife, easel for your table plan, and a stage. With heating facilities and an experienced venue manager on hand, you can be confident that your big day will run smoothly. While you’ll need to supply your own catering, table linen, and staff, the flexibility to bring in your preferred vendors ensures a truly personalised wedding experience and our team are always on hand with recommendations to guide you. This package is perfect for couples seeking a hands-on approach to their wedding day while still having the support and key amenities needed for a seamless celebration.
We are the biggest venue in Essex and have in the past year played host to many multicultural celebrations and already have bookings in for next year, be sure to contact us today if you are interested.
The All-Inclusive Package, priced from £135 per person, provides a comprehensive wedding experience from 9 a.m. to midnight. It features a dedicated events team, an experienced wedding manager on the day, and planning meetings to finalise every detail. The package includes a fully stocked and staffed bar, with stewards, security, and serving staff to ensure smooth service throughout. The venue is elegantly set up with Chivari chairs, tables, linens, and all necessary cutlery, crockery, and glassware.
Each guest is welcomed with a glass of prosecco or beer, followed by three canapés and a three-course wedding menu. Drinks include half a bottle of wine per person, plus a glass of prosecco for toasting, along with tea, coffee, and an evening buffet. As a special touch, the couple receives a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two, making this package a seamless and memorable choice for a your wedding day in the best wedding venue in Essex.
The Raceday Wedding Package, starting at £150 per person, provides an unforgettable wedding experience with a unique raceday twist. This package includes exclusive marquee hire from 9 am to 10 pm and all features from the all-inclusive package, plus private tote betting facilities, the opportunity for a named raceday (if available), an engraved crystal trophy, a tipster talk, and an optional televised interview on the day. Each guest receives racecourse admission and a racecard, along with a welcome drink of prosecco or beer, canapes and wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine, a glass of prosecco for toasting, tea and coffee, and an evening buffet. This is an unmatched wedding venue in Chelmsford for the ultimate racing lover or to add a unique entertainment to your day that will keep everyone talking for years to come. To complete the experience, couples enjoy a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two in our premier club restaurant featuring panoramic views of the track, making this package a remarkable choice for a raceday enthusiast.
The Twilight Package, starting at £100 per person, offers an informal and relaxed wedding experience. This includes exclusive venue hire from midday to midnight, supported by a dedicated events team, a wedding manager on the day, and pre-event planning meetings to ensure every detail is handled flawlessly. Guests will enjoy a fully stocked and staffed bar, along with stewards and serving staff, and a meticulously arranged setup featuring Chivari chairs, tables, linens, cutlery, crockery, and glassware. Each guest will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco or beer, three canapés, and a buffet-style wedding breakfast accompanied by half a bottle of wine, a glass of prosecco for toasting, and tea and coffee. To top it all off, couples receive a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two in our exquisite club restaurant to celebrate together.
