Celebrate in style. Whatever the special occasion, we host it all! Whether you’re having a gathering for a birthday, anniversary, naming ceremony, or a funeral or celebration of life, York Racecourse is the perfect venue for any private event.

We will be sure to impress your guests. Our team places food at the heart of everything we do, offering unmatched catering and hospitality for each and every event.

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Celebrations

With the capacity to cater for a range of get-togethers whether large or small, York Racecourse offers a stunning location for a celebration to remember. We have a wide range of fitting spaces to choose from. Our highly experienced event management and culinary team to cater for your every need.

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Funeral Receptions

Organising a memorial, celebration of life or a funeral wake can be a challenging time. At York Racecourse we can provide a supportive and respectful service in our accommodating venue. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger reception, our versatile event spaces can be customised to meet your specific needs.

Our professional event planning team is dedicated to assisting you with every detail. We can provide a tasty finger buffet menu and refreshments for your family. We’ll also organise seating and audio visual equipment for photo slideshows and presentations.

The racecourse is easily accessible from many road links. It is located just half a mile from York Crematorium and close to several churches in the city. We have plentiful complimentary on-site parking and full disabled access.

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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