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Your Dream Wedding at Leicester Racecourse
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by 200 acres of stunning grounds in Oadby, Leicestershire—just a short drive from the city with easy transport links. Leicester Racecourse offers a unique and picturesque setting that blends natural beauty with modern convenience, making it an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day.
Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand party, Leicester Racecourse has the perfect space for you. With room for up to 600 guests, the venue offers a variety of licensed rooms for civil ceremonies and receptions. Plus, a dedicated wedding planner will work closely with you to create a package that fits your vision and needs.
- The Kube: Ideal for larger weddings, this versatile space can host up to 550 guests for a seated meal. It’s a blank canvas featuring ceiling and wall drapes plus customizable colored lighting, so you can create the perfect atmosphere to match your theme.
- The Nelson and Club Suites: These suites offer breathtaking panoramic views of the racecourse. The Club Suite is perfect for more intimate celebrations, seating up to 120 guests, and includes a lovely terrace where your friends and family can enjoy drinks overlooking the winning post.
- The Paddock Pavilion: Licensed for civil ceremonies and receptions, this charming space overlooks the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure. It features a lawn area ideal for a summer champagne welcome and can accommodate up to 160 guests for a wedding breakfast.
Catering and Planning Made Easy
Leicester Racecourse offers expert in-house chefs who will craft a wedding menu tailored to your tastes. If you have specific culinary needs or want to bring your own caterers, the venue’s self-hire room option gives you that flexibility. This is especially popular for Asian weddings, where specialized menus and traditions are important.
To make planning stress-free, the venue provides all essential event rentals like tables, chairs, and linens. Plus, your guests will appreciate the ample complimentary parking available on-site.
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Reviews (13)
- RRob & Jamini26/04/2024Wedding Venue Wedding VenueWe booked the racecourse for our wedding. The service we received from Rahima was amazing. She was always very responsive to emails and I didn't have to chase anything up. This made it really easy to communicate when I had questions. The venue was lovely, everything was set up as I has asked for it to be set up. Rahima was a star from start to finish.We booked the racecourse for our wedding. The service we received from Rahima was amazing. She was always very responsive to emails and I didn't have to chase anything up. This made it really easy to communicate when I had questions. The venue was lovely, everything was set up as I has asked for it to be set up. Rahima was a star from start to finish.
- AAteeb & Lamisah15/11/2023Staff were excellent and very helpfulStaff were excellent and very helpfulThank you for all your help with the wedding event it went really well, your staff were excellent and very helpful indeed, everyone commented on the Kube being a really good place to hold family gatherings and weddings.Thank you for all your help with the wedding event it went really well, your staff were excellent and very helpful indeed, everyone commented on the Kube being a really good place to hold family gatherings and weddings.
- SSuraiyyah & Wasim15/11/2023Thank you so much for all of your help! Thank you so much for all of your help!Hi Rahima, I’m good thank you, the event went amazingly well, and the weather was lovely! Thank you so much for all of your help! Hi Rahima, I’m good thank you, the event went amazingly well, and the weather was lovely! Thank you so much for all of your help!
- IImtiaz Patel15/11/2023Big Thankyou!Big Thankyou!Firstly, a big thankyou on behalf of my aunty and cousin for all your help over the last few months, The waleema went really well and the venue was great.Firstly, a big thankyou on behalf of my aunty and cousin for all your help over the last few months, The waleema went really well and the venue was great.
- IIndrani15/11/2023BIG THANKSBIG THANKSThe last few days have been crazy hectic, as you can imagine. ...and although delayed, here is a 'BIG THANKS' to you and your team for supporting us throughout the preparations and on our big day. Sam and me especially appreciate your promptness of responding to (varied) requests and your professionalism. Many good wishes to you & team.The last few days have been crazy hectic, as you can imagine. ...and although delayed, here is a 'BIG THANKS' to you and your team for supporting us throughout the preparations and on our big day. Sam and me especially appreciate your promptness of responding to (varied) requests and your professionalism. Many good wishes to you & team.
- GGita Shah15/11/2023Only Praises for you!Only Praises for you!Thank you so much for all your help and cooperation on the day of our event. We have only praises for you for the way you have been with us through the whole process including the event day too.Thank you so much for all your help and cooperation on the day of our event. We have only praises for you for the way you have been with us through the whole process including the event day too.
- CCharity Tsambwa15/11/2023Top Class ServiceTop Class ServiceMay l kindly take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude for the top class service we received from you and your team from the day we started the planning of our event till the end. Keep up the great work. We really appreciate and everyone was impressed with your well maintained place. We are hoping to be back to you soon with more bookings once we meet and finalise other dates with such events. May l kindly take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude for the top class service we received from you and your team from the day we started the planning of our event till the end. Keep up the great work. We really appreciate and everyone was impressed with your well maintained place. We are hoping to be back to you soon with more bookings once we meet and finalise other dates with such events.
- DDr Laher15/11/2023Everything went well!Everything went well!Rahima Thanks for your email and all your help and support. Everything went well in the end – and I hope you enjoyed it too!Rahima Thanks for your email and all your help and support. Everything went well in the end – and I hope you enjoyed it too!
- SSiraj Yusuf15/11/2023Brilliant day!Brilliant day!Hello Rahima, Thank you for all your help and support in order to host my daughters wedding on 15th October. With your help it was a brilliant day and all went well. Hello Rahima, Thank you for all your help and support in order to host my daughters wedding on 15th October. With your help it was a brilliant day and all went well.
- RRaj Atwal15/11/2023Thanks for everything!Thanks for everything!The event was amazing. Thanks for everything!The event was amazing. Thanks for everything!
Location & Contact Details for Leicester Racecourse
Where is Leicester Racecourse located?
Leicester Racecourse is situated in Oadby, Leicestershire, England, with the postal code LE2 4AL. It offers easy transport links, making it accessible for guests traveling from the city and surrounding areas.
What types of wedding spaces does Leicester Racecourse offer?
Leicester Racecourse provides a variety of licensed rooms tailored to weddings of different sizes, including:
- The Kube: Suitable for up to 550 guests for a seated meal, featuring customizable drapes and lighting.
- The Nelson and Club Suites: Offering panoramic views of the racecourse, ideal for more intimate celebrations up to 120 guests.
- The Paddock Pavilion: Licensed for ceremonies and receptions with space for up to 160 guests and an outdoor lawn area.
Can Leicester Racecourse accommodate large weddings?
Yes, the venue can accommodate up to 600 guests, with The Kube space able to host up to 550 guests for a seated meal, making it perfect for grand wedding celebrations.
Is there a dedicated wedding planner at Leicester Racecourse?
Yes, the venue offers a dedicated wedding planner who works closely with couples to design a wedding package tailored to their vision and requirements, ensuring a smooth and personalized planning experience.
What catering options are available at Leicester Racecourse?
Leicester Racecourse features expert in-house chefs who create customized wedding menus. Alternatively, they offer self-hire room options that allow couples to bring their own caterers, which is especially popular for specific culinary traditions such as Asian weddings.
Are civil ceremonies licensed and available at Leicester Racecourse?
Yes, several spaces within Leicester Racecourse, including The Paddock Pavilion and other suites, are licensed for civil ceremonies and receptions, providing flexible options for your wedding ceremony.
What amenities does Leicester Racecourse provide for wedding events?
The venue provides all essential event rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, and ample complimentary on-site parking for guests. This makes planning easier and enhances guest convenience.
Does Leicester Racecourse offer outdoor areas suitable for weddings?
Yes, the Paddock Pavilion overlooks the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure and includes a lawn area perfect for a summer champagne welcome or outdoor gatherings during the wedding celebration.
Is Leicester Racecourse suitable for intimate wedding celebrations?
Absolutely. The Club Suite and Nelson Suite offer intimate settings with seating up to 120 guests, complete with panoramic racecourse views and a terrace area ideal for smaller wedding parties.
How flexible is Leicester Racecourse in accommodating unique wedding themes and requirements?
Leicester Racecourse is highly flexible, offering customizable spaces like The Kube with adjustable lighting and drapes to match your theme. The venue also supports bringing your own caterers, allowing for cultural or specialized wedding traditions to be incorporated seamlessly.
