April to November 2026

Dance Through The Decades

Join us for Dance Through the Decades with Cross The DJ, and relive the nights out and iconic hits from five unforgettable eras! From 80s pop, 90s Britpop, and Noughties throwbacks, to 30 years of UK Garage, a history of Hip Hop & RnB, and Disco’s greatest, our expanded series of themed disco nights promise fun and nostalgia.

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Customer Update

Changes to Upcoming Fixtures

Following the BHA's decision regarding our racing licence application, we have made the difficult decision to cancel existing bookings for all April and May fixtures.

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Horse Racing | Chelmsford City Racecourse

Hospitality

Elevate Your Raceday Experience

Take your raceday to the next level by joining us in our ever-popular Fairwood Brasserie for an unlimited four course carvery that will keep you coming back or our premier hospitality spot.

We also have on offer The Club Restaurant & Lounge which gives you world-class 5 course tasting menu, with panoramic views of the entire racecourse, providing you the perfect night of fine-dining and excellent racing.

We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest local produce and delivering friendly service, offering some of the best value hospitality in British sport. Our team are on-hand to make yours and your guests’ raceday a memorable one.

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DON'T MISS A THING

Enjoy 12 Months of Racing for £99

If you’re not yet a regular visitor, the Annual Pass makes it easy to become one. Make racing a regular fixture on your social calendar at just £2.50 per vist, you can enjoy more nights out, more time with friends, more action, more winners, and more memories. You’ll also receive a free racecard on each visit, access to reciprocal racedays and sporting fixtures, and six guest passes to bring friends and family.

It’s racing without barriers. Get your annual pass today!

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Best Racecourse in Essex

Horse racing is the second largest spectator sport in the UK and is intertwined with British culture and identity. Chelmsford City Racecourse, which opened in 2015, quickly has become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK and continues to be a number one choice among racegoers.

The racecourse is set in the stunning Essex countryside, nearby to London. If you’re looking for a racecourse to visit whilst you’re in London, Chelmsford City Racecourse is one of the best. Chelmsford City Racecourse offers horseracing all year round, has some of the best restaurants in Essex, is an event venue for many occasions and hosts exciting concerts and festivals. View the range of events we have coming up and plan your visit to one of the UK’s finest racecourses set in Essex now.