Horse Racing

The UK is home to the finest racing and most famous horse racing events in the world. Combined with prestigious VIP Hospitality, horse racing provides a fantastic platform to entertain your guests.


Cheltenham National Hunt Festival

The Cheltenham Festival is the greatest jump race meeting in the world – it is quite simply the Olympic Games of National Hunt racing. In 2006, Gold Cup Day coincides with St. Patrick’s Day, which will further enhance its popularity. We can provide places in official hospitality for the Cheltenham Festival, assuring the best facilities available.

Cheltenham Festival hospitality facilities to include:

  • Luxurious hospitality facility
  • Club Enclosure Admission badge
  • Car Parking passes (1 per 2 guests)
  • Morning coffee and biscuits
  • Champagne reception
  • Complimentary bar (draught beers in the marquees)
  • Four-course luncheon
  • Wines and liqueurs
  • Full afternoon tea
  • Souvenir racecard
  • Racing papers
  • Closed-circuit colour TV
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Celebrity tipster (John Francome in the marquees)
  • VIP hostess service


PLATINUM SUITE MARQUEES

These superb luxuriously-appointed marquees are situated in the hub of the Tented Village next to the Jazz Band and close to the Parade Ring and Grandstand. Bookings of 2 or more can be made, with private company tables available for bookings of 8-12 guests.

This is a popular and great-value facility providing the “Cheltenham Experience”, and is further enhanced by celebrity tipster, John Francombe.


GLASS-FRONTED BOXES

View the racing from the comfort of a glass-fronted box overlooking the final two fences and the finishing straight, along with panoramic views of the stunning countryside surrounding the racecourse. Places in the Restaurant Box are available for 2 or more people, and private boxes are availble for 32 guests.


The Grand National

The world’s most famous steeplechase needs no introduction. A firm favourite with punters and bookmakers, and an unmissable sporting event, which makes it ideal for entertaining your guests.


PRIVATE FACILITIES

Private facility packages include the following:

  • Admission ticket and badge
  • Box hire
  • Balcony viewing for the racing
  • Food and beverage – three options available
  • Steeplechase car park label
  • Box signage
  • Racecard
  • Flora decor
  • Newspapers
  • TV viewing
  • Tote betting facilities

Three different packages can be purchased for private facilities; the difference in price accommodates the different food and liquor offering. The packages available are Chase, Hurdle and Mildmay.


ALDANITI COMPLEX

The Aldaniti Complex is situated just past the Winning Post and provides a range of private facilities, all offering a great selection of gourmet food and fine wines for you and your guests to enjoy. Each facility has a private balcony overlooking the racecourse and has a minimum requirement of 30 people. The Aldaniti Complex incorporates:


Sundew Boxes (Ground Floor)
The location of the Aldaniti Complex ensures Sundew Boxes offer spectacular views over the racecourse. These ground floor boxes give guests a great position for access to the new Weighing Room Complex and Parade Ring.

Kilmore Boxes (Level One)
Situated next to to the new Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure, Kilmore Boxes are undoubtedly one of the prime locations to enjoy the full atmosphere of the Grand National meeting.

Teal Boxes (Level Two)
These panoramic boxes are always in great demand on all three days of the Grand National meeting. Each box is furnished to the highest standard and will give your guests an unforgettable day whilst racing at Aintree.


MANIFESTO COMPLEX

Manifesto Boxes (Ground Floor)
These ground floor boxes [available on Thursday only], provide the ideal venue for entertaining at Aintree. Each of the luxurious chalets offer fantastic views of all of the race finishes from a head-on position. As with all of our private facilities, Manifesto Boxes offer you and your guests, a choice of three sumptuous catering packages.


Empress Boxes (Level One)
Offering spectacular views up the home straight at Aintree, Empress Boxes are perfectly located to ensure excellent viewing of the race action throughout the three-day meeting. The most difficult choice you will have to make will be which of the exquisite dining packages you select for your guests to enjoy.


RESTAURANT FACILITIES

Dining in one of the many well-appointed restaurants is a guaranteed way of enjoying the atmosphere of the John Smith’s Grand National meeting in comfort and style. All of Aintree’s restaurants have been designed with your total enjoyment in mind, with first class service and superb cuisine at the top of our agenda.

All of the inclusive restaurant packages offer you the following:

  • Admission ticket and badge
  • Four-course luncheon with wine
  • Complimentary bar
  • Morning coffee and pastries
  • Afternoon tea
  • Steeplechase car park label
  • Racecard
  • Floral décor
  • Tote betting facilities
  • TV viewing

Table reservations within the Princess Royal Restaurant, Sky Restaurant, Jenkinstown Restaurant and Troytown Restaurant of less than 10 persons will be required to share tables.


Princess Royal Restaurant (Thursday and Friday Only)
Always in great demand with its panoramic views and relaxed atmosphere, the Princess Royal Restaurant [located on the fourth floor of the Princess Royal Stand] is a magnificent location to spend your day at the John Smith’s Grand National meeting. Available on Thursday and Friday only, this restaurant is guaranteed to make your day at Aintree truly memorable.

Sky Restaurant
This restaurant is the prime location to capture all of the race action at the John Smith’s Grand National meeting. Situated adjacent to the Grand National start line, the Sky Restaurant offers racegoers the perfect setting to enjoy an afternoon’s entertainment. Popular with corporate clients and groups of families and friends alike, the atmosphere of the Sky Restaurant will ensure a day to remember.


Manifesto Restaurant (Friday Only)
Available only on Ladies’ Day of the Grand National meeting, this all-inclusive restaurant is an assured way of spending the day in comfort, with all of your needs catered for. Inclusive of morning refreshments, four-course lunch with wine, complimentary bar and afternoon tea, this restaurant has to be considered for anyone wanting to enjoy Ladies’ Day at a more refined pace.

Jenkinstown Restaurant (Friday Only)
Located at the heart of Aintree’s buzzing concourse, the Jenkinstown Restaurant [positioned over two floors], offers the seasoned racing enthusiast, as well as the novice racegoer, the opportunity to sample racing at Aintree in a comfortable environment. Although this facility is not overlooking the racecourse, racegoers are within close proximity to the major Grandstands, with the badge for this package granting access to all ground floor enclosures.


Troytown Restaurant (Saturday Only)
New for 2006, the Troytown Restaurant offers racegoers a unique dining experience coupled with a Grandstand viewing badge,ensuring the best of both worlds for your day at the Grand National meeting. Although this restaurant isn’t directly overlooking the racecourse, your Grandstand badge will ensure that none of the race action will be missed during your visit.


ADDITIONAL HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

Red Marauder (Friday and Saturday Only)
Returning for a third year, the stylish Red Marauder Lounge, inspired by award-winning restaurateur, Paul Heathcote, is the ultimate dining experience. With luxurious surroundings, fine food and a Champagne reception to start your day, there’s no better way to enjoy your visit to Aintree.


Cloister Restaurant
Located above the new Weighing Room Complex, overlooking the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure, the Cloister Restaurant offers an exclusive way to enjoy the John Smith’s Grand National meeting. This facility promises to be one of the most sought-after restaurants at the 2006 event and early booking is strongly advisable. This package includes an à la carte menu, afternoon tea and a badge for the Grandstand of your choice.


Earth Summit Restaurant (Thursday and Saturday Only)
Offering the versatility of hospitality, coupled with a Grandstand badge of your choice, the Earth Summit Restaurant, available on Thursday and Saturday, is an ideal choice for anyone wanting to enjoy the Grand National meeting at a more leisurely pace. Although this buffet style restaurant doesn’t directly overlook the racecourse, your Grandstand badge will ensure you are only moments away from enjoying all of the race action.


The Old Weighing Room
The newest and most exclusive private bar facility at the John Smith’s Grand National meeting will undoubtedly be ‘The Old Weighing Room’. Formerly the Weighing Room and Winner’s Enclosure used for racing at Aintree, this will be the first time this building has been accessible to the public, giving racegoers the opportunity to capture the character of this historic facility. This prime setting offers its own private bar, a range of complimentary finger food, and a Champagne reception to start your day.


Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is the world’s most famous flat race meeting, steeped in history dating back to 1711.

Royal Ascot is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a glorious setting – against the spectacular backdrop of top class thoroughbreds and world famous jockeys competing for some of the highest accolades in horseracing.The action on the track is matched only by the fashions on display, with a colourful array of outfits and hats creating one of the most sophisticated and elegant events in the summer calendar.

Royal Ascot hospitality facilities to include:

  • Royal Ascot Village admission badge allowing access to the Village
  • Grandstand and Paddock Enclosures
  • Reserved Car Park Pass (one per 2 persons)
  • Morning coffee on arrival
  • Pre-luncheon Champagne and Canapé reception
  • Four-course luncheon with accompanying fine wines, port or brandy
  • Full afternoon tea
  • Complimentary bar to include champagne throughout the day (until 30 minutes after the last race)
  • Souvenir race card
  • Racing and daily newspapers
  • Colour television with closed circuit coverage
  • Tote facility
  • Village Bandstand
  • Event documentation to include the day’s itinerary and general information
  • Village hostesses in attendance to ensure the smooth running of your day


THE ROYAL ASCOT VILLAGE

Ideally positioned in the centre of the course opposite the New Grandstand, just yards from the finishing post, the Royal Ascot Village has a private viewing area on the rails. It is the ideal location to view the Royal procession and the finish of each race.

All Royal Ascot Village guests have full access to the New Grandstand throughout the day in addition to the exclusivity of the Village garden areas.


Private Chalets

Luxurious private chalets are available for a minimum of 30 or 50 guests. All with private garden areas.


Village Restaurant

The Royal Ascot Village Restaurant welcomes smaller groups, with parties of 10 guaranteed a private table. Smaller parties will be accommodated on a shared table. Bookings can be made in multiples of two.