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York Racecourse venue hire, made for those moments you relive every time you scroll back through your photo album. Whether sombre or celebratory, we host it all: birthday gatherings, weddings, anniversaries, naming ceremonies, funerals, or celebrations of life.

With an array of dishes to choose from, complete with unmatched catering and the main function room hire, no milestone is too big or too small. From intimate gatherings to larger-scale parties, our mix of suites and facilities mean you can curate the exact experience you envisioned.

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Celebrations

Able to cater for all manner of get-togethers, York Racecourse’s venue hire serves up an iconic location for you to host your event, and a wide range of function rooms to choose from. Wine and dine your loved ones in style, from the comfort of our trackside restaurants, dining halls or exclusive private boxes – an experience for champions.

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Funeral Receptions

Organising a memorial, celebration of life, or funeral wake can be emotionally taxing. But you’re not alone. The York Racecourse team is here to support you every step of the way, taking some of the stress out of creating a respectful event that feels right for your loved ones. Whatever the scale – an intimate gathering or a larger reception – we are more than happy to customise our function rooms to meet your specific needs.

Your experience matters as much as the venue; our professional event planning team ensures you get both. We will assist with every detail, from room setup to your menu choices and sensitive service on the day. This includes seating arrangements and audio-visual equipment for heartfelt photo slideshows and presentations.

Easily accessible from many road links, located just half a mile from York Crematorium and nearby several churches in the city, York Racecourse is a natural venue for visitors travelling the breadth of the country. Plentiful complimentary on-site parking and full disabled access are a given.

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Capacity for Private Events, Large and Small

With a broad mix of function rooms to hire, you can curate the experience to your needs. Minimum guest numbers are 50, with capacity reaching 200+, depending on availability. For more information, get in touch with the team.

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Testimonials

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I just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for your arrangements. The whole night ran so smoothly, the staff were lovely and looked after us really well, and the food was lovely. I’ve had so many comments from others as well saying the same.
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We had a great night, please pass on our thanks to your chef and catering team, we have had many lovely comments regarding the excellent bespoke buffet and efficiency of the staff. I would like to thank you for all your help with the organisation and for putting up with our many requests and changes of minds.
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Our event went really well, your staff couldn’t have been more helpful and professional, and the afternoon tea was delicious. The room, set up and tables looked great, everything spotlessly clean, we have received a lot of positive feedback. We would certainly consider the racecourse for future events.
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