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Cheltenham Racecourse gives celebrations a backdrop that already feels special

Here, flexible suites and substantial event spaces create room for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings. The combination of scenery, scale and sporting heritage gives party venues in the Cotswolds something genuinely distinctive. 

Our approach to party venue hire in the Cotswolds gives you plenty of flexibility over how the celebration takes shape, from private dining in a smaller suite to a much bigger evening of food, drinks and entertainment.

Why host your celebration at Cheltenham?

Sweeping racecourse and Cotswold views give milestone celebrations something extra from the outset. Cheltenham brings a wide choice of spaces to birthday party venues in Gloucestershire, from intimate suites to rooms designed for much bigger guest lists.

More exclusive gatherings can settle into a space of their own, with the setting and views making Cheltenham a striking private party venue for celebrations centred around your closest friends and family.

  • Sweeping Cotswold and racecourse views

  • Spaces for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations

  • The Centaur for substantial events

  • Flexible indoor and outdoor areas

  • Generous free parking

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Exclusive use

From engagement parties and wedding receptions to corporate socials and product launches, our function suites at Cheltenham Racecourse can adapt to whatever you're celebrating. Private, adjustable, and entirely yours for the day.

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Proms

Set against the Cotswolds countryside, Cheltenham Racecourse offers a memorable setting for proms and graduation balls. From stylish indoor suites to beautiful outdoor spaces, there’s plenty of scope to create an event that feels special from the moment your guests arrive.

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Outdoor Spaces

Cheltenham Racecourse's outdoor spaces take full advantage of the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. Summer parties, festivals, activity days and celebrations of all sizes have room to come to life here.

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Dedicated event planners

Unwavering support

Your dedicated event manager will be there to help bring the different parts of your celebration together, from choosing the right space and layout to coordinating timings and the practical details. 

On the day itself, our wider venue team will be on hand behind the scenes, keeping everything moving while you spend your time with the people you’ve brought together. 

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Elevated party catering

Full of flavour

From drinks and lighter bites to a full sit-down meal, catering from Levy UK & Ireland can be tailored around the style of celebration you have in mind. 

Our party menus can take different tastes, dietary requirements and guest ages into account too, whether you’re planning something informal and sociable or bringing everyone around the table for dinner. 

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Party Venue Hire FAQs

If you have any queries about hosting your party or celebration at Cheltenham Racecourse, check out the frequently asked questions below or get in touch with our friendly team.

Made for every kind of celebration

From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to family gatherings and private parties, Cheltenham Racecourse gives you the flexibility to shape the celebration around your plans. Choose a space for drinks and dining, make room for entertainment and dancing, or bring everyone together for something on a bigger scale. 

For birthday party venues in the Cotswolds, the racecourse setting adds a memorable backdrop, while flexible layouts make it easy to adapt the space around different guest numbers and styles of celebration. 

And if the plans call for more room, generous outdoor areas open up further possibilities for summer gatherings and family events. 

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