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Outdoor events in Nottingham

 

With wide open areas and the city just minutes away, outdoor venue hire at Nottingham Racecourse gives you the best of both worlds: space to create something with scale, and a setting that your guests can reach with ease. From antiques fairs and exhibitions to music events, running events and community gatherings, the venue offers flexible hardstanding and grassed areas to accommodate a wide range of open-air plans. With free parking, catering facilities and a dedicated team, Nottingham Racecourse is the perfect venue for an outdoor events that demands a convenient location and a charming setting.  

Scaled to your event

Scaled to your event

From festivals and team-building days to fun runs, BBQs and large-scale public events, outdoor venue hire at Nottingham Racecourse gives you the freedom to shape the space around your plans. Whether you’re creating a relaxed summer gathering, a major brand activation or a range of outdoor activities, our venue at Nottingham Racecourse gives you the scale and facilities to make your outdoor event stand out. 

Every event at Nottingham Racecourse starts with a conversation. Just tell us what you’ve got in mind and our team will shape your plans around your vision. 

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In expert hands

Planning outdoor events at Nottingham Racecourse comes with experienced support from the get-go. You’ll have a dedicated event manager who knows the venue inside out, helping you make confident decisions around layouts, supplier access, guest flow, licensing and health and safety requirements. 

They’ll stay with you from your first site visit right through to the event, giving you one clear point of contact. On the day, our team is there to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from suppliers and setup timings to guest arrivals, so you can focus on the event rather than the logistics. 

A taste of the outdoors

From picnic-style menus and lavish grazing boards to freshly grilled BBQ dishes and street food stations, our outdoor catering is designed around the way your event will run. Whether you’re hosting a summer party, family fun day or larger public event, our team will help you choose food that suits the setting and gives guests plenty to enjoy throughout the day. Delivered with the same quality and attention to detail as our indoor events, our menus can be tailored around your plans. 

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Why choose Nottingham Racecourse?

 

Complete with purpose-built facilities, generous outdoor space and a team experienced in delivering events of every size, Nottingham Racecourse gives you an event venue that’s memorable and practical. Exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and hospitality areas can be used for arrivals, hosting, breaks or weather cover – giving you more options without losing the impact of the outdoors. 

With an exceptional events team, award-winning catering, free Wi-Fi and free parking, Nottingham Racecourse gives you far more than open space. You’ll have experienced people behind your plans who know how to use the venue at its best, bringing energy and expertise to every detail. 

 

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Our dedication to Sustainability

Our mission is to act for the long-term good of British horseracing but we also have a responsibility to our customers and beyond and are determined to have a positive impact on the world around us. In 2012 we launched the Going Green programme to engage our colleagues and get their help with improving the environmental impact of our business.