Newcastle Racecourse
Set in the heart of an 812-acre estate, this confident venue not only provides a stunning setting, but also an easily accessible one.
Set in the heart of an 812-acre estate, this confident venue not only provides a stunning setting, but also an easily accessible one.
Newcastle Racecourse is a flexible venue in the North East perfect for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and much more. A friendly, versatile complex that includes High Gosforth Park Golf Club, three multi-functional conference spaces accommodating up to 500 delegates, 24 additional meeting rooms, and free parking for up to 12,000 vehicles.
This 18th century Grade II Listed building oozes character and charm, ideal for dining or smaller conferences and seminars on two floors with wonderful views over the racecourse. The Charles Brandling Room is the beautiful ground floor space that has all the wonderful features you would expect from an historic building with a top capacity of 140. The adjacent lounge also offers an additional space for private meetings and one to one sessions if needed
View SpaceThe name lends itself to the breath taking views across the racecourse and parkland but also has all the facilities you will need to run a successful conference including additional breakout space in the form of 12 meeting rooms that are in close proximity. This proves particularly popular for events that require separate workshops throughout the day.
View SpaceThe Grandstand Hall provides 1400m2 of flexible floor space with additional options to open up adjoining suites to give up to 3000 of usable space. The ground floor location also benefits from four different access points for loading/unloading, exhibitor parking directly outside, three phase power, turnstile entrances and café/bar facilities.
View SpaceRoom / Suite | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Banqueting | Reception | Max Capacity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Horsewalk Marquee | 16 | 10 | 12 | 16 | - | |
North Sea Logistics | 30 | 18 | 28 | 40 | - | |
Colonel Porters Hall | 160 | 42 | 100 | 140 | - | |
Owners & Trainers Bar | 40 | 22 | 40 | 60 | - | |
Grandstand Hall | 400 | 60 | 140 | 500 | - | |
Cocktail Lounge | 130 | - | - | - | - | |
Brandling Lounge | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | - | |
Charles Brandling Room | 130 | 46 | 60 | 100 | - | |
Gosforth Park Suite | 450 | 72 | 180 | 400 | - | |
Park View Suite | 260 | 84 | 136 | 300 | - | |
Park View Suite Box | 35 | 10 | 18 | 30 | - | |
First Floor Boxes | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | |
Second Floor Boxes | 20 | 16 | 16 | 20 | - | |
Car Parking Spaces | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
Easy to get to from London and the South West/Midlands by train. The bus services are relentless seven days a week. The X15, X22, X21, X11, 43 and 44 services all run from Haymarket bus station, and the X18 from Eldon Square bus station
Address details
Newcastle Racecourse
High Gosforth Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 5HP
Travel guidance
By Car
Ideally located in the North East of England. Follow brown and white tourist board signs bearing a horse and rider from the A1, A19 and main approach roads to Newcastle.
By Rail
Newcastle Central Station is 15 minutes by taxi. Regent Centre Metro Station is situated 2 miles from the racecourse.
By Air
Newcastle International Airport is situated 6 miles from the racecourse, and is easily accessible. Helicopters can land at the racecourse, please contact directly for details.
Available for:
Private Functions
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