Warwick Races

To the chagrin of lovers equestrian sport, many of the United Kingdom’s racecourses only hold fixtures for a single season, leaving lovers of the graceful, powerful and exciting at a loss or in need of finding their way to a course which might not be conveniently located. Those who are close to Warwick Races don’t suffer from this problem. At this beautiful racecourse, located close to the famed Castle of the same name, the year is filled will racing of some of the finest horses you’re ever likely to see. It is a course which has both flat and jump racing, making it one where lovers of both can have their need for sheer exhilaration amply fed.

Combined, the flat and steeple chases fixtures typically total in at 22 meetings a year, and the track is proud to present some truly special days. Prize monies are high for some of the bigger events. So, whether you prefer to engage this wonderful sport by heading to the parade ring and then swiftly making your way to the bookmaker, or like to don your most elegant attire and sip Champagne over a fine meal which paves the way for a traditional afternoon tea, then this perennial racecourse is the place to get everything you would hope to find and more.

The area abounds with heritage buildings and more than a touch of the history which paved the way for the modern United Kingdom. These elements are discernible in the racecourse where the newly refurbished grandstand, at a cost of around £3 million, incorporates the original grandstand; a grandstand which dates from the first decade of the 19th century.

Few pleasures can compare to a venue which celebrates the world’s most loved form of equestrian sport while benefiting from having every contemporary amenity, yet is reverential of the rich heritage of the sport, especially considering the area has been associated with equestrian sport since the Romans pitted those wonderful Arabian horses against one another. The rich heritage of the racecourse, being one of Britain’s oldest, certainly does add to the charm of the venue, but, as any Warwick Races fan knows, there is far more to a day or two at this exceptional place. There is something for everyone. Aside from offering a year-round calendar of flat and jump fixtures, many of these can also be enjoyed on weekends and evenings, allowing for a bit of family-oriented fun or festive nighttime allure, respectively before retining back to your lovely Warwick guest houses.

When it comes to the most traditional way to experience the racecourse, it offers the best of everything for its ever-welcome racegoers. Naturally, there are Totes and bookmakers to be found in abundance, as well as a betting shop. If your badge is simply to allow you access to and from the lovely grandstand, between visiting the parade ring and placing a bet, then you’ll also find lovely food and drink outlets, each reinforcing Warwick Races’ reputation for great food.

For many, a day at this special racecourse is about more than finding the best odds and knowing the racecard inside out, it is about the chance to experience society at its best and most sophisticated. To this end, the options are considerable and range from the exclusive luxury of a table at the much celebrated 1707 Restaurant, where small groups can enjoy superlative cuisine and views of the finishing post through the oversized glass windows, to the rarefied luxury of one of the private boxes.

Naturally, a table at 1707 is best enjoyed for the duration of the racing day, and set prices afford diners to take their time over meals. Fear not, the price of the racecard is included, and there is Tote betting facility right on hand, not to forget the unmitigated pleasure of 1707 Restaurant having its own private balcony from where to watch the riders chase each other to the winning post. Seafood lovers might be tempted to the elegant surrounds of Chandler Champagne and Seafood. Here racegoers can enjoy succulent fresh seafood with a delightful complement of excellent wines and Champagnes, just the thing to furnish the notion of style and exclusivity which is synonymous with a day of great racing.

Although the racecourse specializes in making everyone feel special, it is widely revered for its hospitality facilities and service. For anyone wanting to impress or reward clients, colleagues, friends or family, there are a variety of packages available. The boxes offer a great deal of freedom and versatility. The boxes foster a feeling of luxuriousness which is the stamp of this fine establishment. The likes of a Pimms reception and afternoon tea are just two of the possibilities for your special event.

Whatever your occasion, the experienced, efficient and welcoming hospitality team of the racecourse which holds Warwick Races, will be able to make sure you and your guests feel as though they are being treated to something which is part of the sophistication and heritage of the racecourse and its adjacent castle.

When more than entertainment and enjoyment are part of your event, then you’ll find that the meeting, conference and banqueting facilities are equal to the rest of the racecourse in elegance and amenity. Whether for an intimate meeting which requires the stamp of privilege or a major event which requires audio-visual equipment and vehicular access, Warwick Races boasts 11 breakout rooms with facilities for up to 25 guests. Additionally, there are larger conference rooms which can easily accommodate up to a 150 persons.

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