Getting married at York Racecourse is pretty special. Over at the Knavesmire our historic location and unique venue offers stunning facilities as well as extensive grounds for those all-important photo opportunities.
Exchange vows in one of our many impressive rooms and suites. We even have fantastic outdoor spaces if you want to host your ceremony outdoors, and then from the ceremony to the evening party, we’ll take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy one of the most exciting events of your life.
York Racecourse is fully licensed and offers the highest level of hospitality and catering to make your day even more special. With our extensive and proven experience, you can trust our dedicated team to ensure the transition from ceremony to reception is as seamless as possible. We have created a selection of food and drink options which you can mix-and-match to build your own perfect wedding breakfast, or our team and we can work to create a bespoke wedding meal, completely tailored to newlywed you, keeping everyone wined and dined to an exceptionally high standard.
Already married and looking to share the love with a party? At York Racecourse we have designed a stand-alone evening option for newlyweds wishing to host a later get-together for friends and family.
Whatever you choose for your theme or style, at York Racecourse, we take pride in ensuring your big day is extra special.
If you would like to book a tour of our wedding venue, email weddings@yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk, call us on 01904 638971 or get in touch.
Did you know, that we are also host to one of Yorkshire’s biggest wedding fairs?Independent fair The UK Wedding Event hosts its twice-yearly flagship event at York Racecourse featuring more than 100 of Yorkshire’s finest wedding suppliers.
Save the Date: Sunday 29 March 2026 and Sunday 18 October 2026 – 10.30am-3.00pm
Pre-book your tickets here York Racecourse | The UK Wedding Event
