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Welcome to Doncaster Racecourse, Conference and Exhibition Centre One of the UK s leading venues for exhibitions, conferences, meetings, parties, outdoor events and entertainment. offering a wide range of versatile conference and event space... The racecourse grounds exhibit a broad range of versatile conference and event spaces, which can be tailored to suit your requirements: from an impressive five-storey Grandstand, containing a purpose-built Exhibition Hall of 3,400 square metres, to over 40 private suites which are able to accommodate from two to 3000 people. Creativity, flair and a passion for customer service is represented by an award-winning team. The 2012 RCA Award for Operational Excellence and the BetView Racecourse of the Year 2013 are amongst the many accolades awarded in recent years. Our team is incisive, highly experienced and focused upon delivering a first class customer experience - we assure a winning event every time. We look forward to welcoming you.
The Location Located in the heart of the UK, Doncaster Racecourse is perfectly placed. Minutes away from the A1, M18 and M1, we are able to offer generous free parking areas for up to 3000 vehicles. The East Coast Main Line from London takes just 90 minutes, with several direct services per hour. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is less than seven miles away and both Leeds Bradford and East Midlands airports are within easy reach. The setting If it s beautiful surroundings you re after look no further. Showcasing a spacious and ultra-modern Grandstand set against stunning scenery, we offer an environment to suit an event of any occasion. Many of our rooms are glass-fronted with huge sliding doors opening out to a balcony or terrace, offering impressive views across the racecourse and beyond. The space Our generous conference and event space spans five floors. Taking centre-stage is the Exhibition Hall, which offers a highly versatile 3400 square metres. For smaller occasions, our numerous contemporary suites feature partitions to provide the full flexibility your event may require. the facilities Our facilities are fully equipped to suit your requirements. We are one of the few large-scale venues in the United Kingdom to offer superfast broadband speeds, with flat-screen plasma TVs distributed throughout each and every room. the food From morning meeting refreshments to buffets for large-scale conferences, your catering requirements are covered with our in-house catering team. The service It s our job to take care of all the details. Our team of experts possess decades of experience, so we know what we re talking about when it comes to creating your event.
ROOM SPECIFICATIONS... ROOM NAME THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM CLASSROOM U-SHAPE DINNER DINNER WITH DANCE FLOOR DIMENSION METERS (WxDxH) PA SYSTEM AVAILABLE FLAT SCREEN TV 3 PHASE AVAILABLE Exhibition Hall 3000 1200 120 460 2000 1600 1500 35.4x 70.2x 4.656 Y Y Y Y Premier Suite 500 300 80 120 60 400 350 50x 12.4x 2.75 Y Y Y Y Conduit Suite 250 200 40 40 30 250 200 48.6x 16.1x 3 Y Y Y Y Nijinsky Suite 200 150 30 40 20 180 150 43.7x 9.1x 2.75 Y Y Y Y Royal Suite 1& 2 150 80 30 30 20 130 100 20x 9.8x 2.75 N N Y Y Royal Suite 1 50 40 20 18 10 80 N/A 10x 9.8x 2.75 N N Y Y Royal Suite 2 50 40 20 18 10 60 N/A 10x 9.8x 2.75 N N Y Y Lazarus Suite 80 60 30 18 30 86 60 10.2x 12.4x 2.75 N N N Y Owners and Trainers Suite 110 60 36 18 30 80 60 13.7x 9.9x 3 N N N N Portland 1& 2 80 60 20 20 16 60 40 13.3x 9.8x 2.75 N N N N Portland 1 30 24 20 8 12 N/A N/A 4.8x9.8x2.75 N N N N Portland 2 30 24 20 8 12 N/A N/A 4.8x9.8x2.75 N N N N Box 1 30 16 16 8 12 20 N/A 5x 9.8x 2.75 N N N N Box 2 30 16 16 8 12 20 N/A 4.9x 9.8x2.75 N N N N Box 3 30 16 16 8 12 20 N/A 4.9x 9.8x2.75 N N N N Box 4 30 16 16 8 12 20 N/A 4.9x 9.8x2.75 N N N N Box 5 30 16 16 8 12 20 N/A 4.9x 9.8x2.75 N N N N Box 6 50 16 20 8 20 20 N/A 7.2 x 9.8x2.75 N N N N Paddock Pavilion 90 80 40 22 30 80 70 N/A N N N N Leger Stand Boxes 20 30 20 8 10 30 N/A N/A N N N N Lawn Suite 80 60 50 32 20 70 N/A N/A N N N N All rooms have natural daylight (except the Exhibition Hall and Nijinsky suite), air circulation and Wi-Fi. These capacities are a guideline and may vary dependant on set-up requirements. BLACKOUT
THEATRE CABARET BOARDROOM DINNER THE Exhibition Hall Offering 3,400m 2 of space, The Exhibition Hall sets the bar high. It s the size and scope of this place that will really impress. Our largest and most flexible of spaces, the opportunities in this room are as endless as your imagination. This vast area is used frequently for a number of different purposes: from trade shows attracting over 10,000 visitors to product launches, large-scale conferences and awards dinners for up to 1,600 guests. The Exhibition Hall is situated on the ground floor of our Grandstand which allows easy access for loading. Electricity supplies from 13 amp to Three- Phase can be positioned in any location, while we are able to source a range of staging and audio equipment to suit your requirements. Not only that, you are footsteps away from a large amount of versatile outdoor space, which can be used as an extension for your conference with the addition of a temporary structure, or for team-building activities. CLASSROOM U-SHAPED SEATING FOR UP TO 3,000 PEOPLE Space Style Capacity Theatre 3000 Cabaret 1200 Dinner 1600 Dinner-dance 1500 Classroom 460 Boardroom 120
The Premier Suite The Premier Suite is a classy multi-purpose area located on the third floor, where the floor-to-ceiling windows allow for stunning views across the racecourse and beyond, offering superb natural daylight. This comfortable, stylish and versatile space works well for medium-sized conferences, smaller exhibitions, training events or corporate dinners. Plasma screens are located throughout, while the suite features two bars - perfect for serving lunch or refreshments. The adjoining Brocklesby Suite makes the ideal breakout room when used as part of larger conference. Space Style Capacity Theatre 500 Cabaret 300 Dinner 400 Dinner-dance 350 Classroom 120 Boardroom 80 PANORAMIC VIEWS
The Conduit Suite The Conduit Suite is popular for smaller conferences and exhibitions for up to 250 guests. SEATING FOR UP TO 250 PEOPLE Located on the second floor, this area offers the same facilities as the Premier Suite but on a slightly smaller scale. Step outside and a sheltered terrace area can be used as an informal breakout space or catering area for your guests, with the adjoining Owners and Trainers lounge providing a handy further breakout space. Space Style Capacity Theatre 250 Cabaret 200 Dinner 250 Dinner-dance 200 Classroom 40 Boardroom 40
Nijinsky suite The Nijinsky Suite is the ideal facility for a variety of different events. This first-floor room is popular for midsized meetings, break-out zones, product launches, briefings and research groups. The space benefits from a dedicated food court, should you wish to arrange catering for your event. Nijinsky also benefits from direct access to the main entrance and Exhibition Hall via two escalators. VERSATILE SPACE Space Style Capacity Theatre 200 Cabaret 150 Dinner 180 Dinner-dance 150 Classroom 40 Boardroom 30
PRIVATE SUITES Doncaster Racecourse benefits from a total of 40 Private Suite facilities. These rooms are the perfect addition to your conference as breakout areas, or for board meetings, smaller conferences, interviews and training events. The majority of suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows creating a light, airy and inviting atmosphere. Sliding doors open out to a balcony or terrace, offering stunning panoramic views across the racecourse grounds. For private suite capacities see page 4. The Royal SUITE This perfectly private retreat certainly lives up to its regal title. Seating up to 150 delegates theatre-style, this area is ideal for smaller conferences, training events and corporate entertaining, while room partitions can divide the space to suit your requirements. The sunlight which pours through the huge sliding doors showcases the enormous horse racing feature wall, which always creates a real talking point amongst our many guests. Space Style Capacity Theatre 150 Cabaret 80 Dinner 130 Dinner-dance 100 Classroom 30 Boardroom 30
OUTDOOR SPACE We are proud to offer an extensive outdoor space within the grounds of the racecourse. From our purpose built marquees to the Champagne Lawn and private garden, we are the perfect choice for your outdoor event, with the space to host everything from barbecues to team-building experience days. LOCATION AREA SIZE Pavilion Marquee 25m x 10m Capital FM Marquee 25m x 10m Private Garden 20m x 10m Champagne Lawn 2,500m 2
TESTIMONIALS Doncaster Racecourse put on a professional and slick event for us. Everything was managed well from beginning to end, our delegates were impressed with the venue and quality of the food and you even made last-minute changes for us without any hassle. Next Plc As usual it has been a pleasure to be at Doncaster Racecourse and we look forward to coming back in November for the Domestic event. Jane Bembridge (on behalf of npower) Bembo Events, Bembo Ltd A gem of a conference and event venue, the team were very helpful, provided great food from our Michelindesigned menu and the service was excellent. Gary Verity Chief Executive Welcome to Yorkshire Everyone has been fantastic and a pleasure to work with. npower is very pleased with the results of the conference, both the venue/surroundings and the conference itself. EDF Energy From booking the event through to the run-up, the service was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. JN Bentley Limited
BY ROAD Our central location makes it easy to reach us by motorway, with excellent links to the M1 (jnc 32), M18 (jncs 3-4), A1M (jnc 36) and the M62. By rail We are just a short distance (2.5 miles) from Doncaster Interchange, which includes both the rail and bus stations. Doncaster Station is positioned on the Kings Cross to Edinburgh East Coast Main Line. Journey time by rail from London to Doncaster is approximately 90 minutes and from Doncaster to Edinburgh, approximately three hours. By air Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, which is less than seven miles Newcastle from the Racecourse, serves selected European destinations. Belfast Manchester, A1 Leeds Bradford and East Midlands Airports are also within easy reach. Dublin Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Sheffield York M62 M18 Doncaster M1 Birmingham A1 Cardiff M25 London www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Doncaster Racecourse Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6BB T: 01302 304200 F: 01302 323271 E: events@doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Doncaster Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses. Keep up to date with our events news and special offers on our website, Facebook and Twitter