Wolverhampton Racing

One of the United Kingdom’s most alluring racecourses, Wolverhampton Racing is to be enjoyed for the many qualities and enticements which other courses lack. For one thing it is the first course to be fully floodlit, allowing for both day and night events. This is something special in itself, but by no means the only charm of the this Midlands venue where the world’s favourite equestrian sport is found in full glory all year round.

Many places in the United Kingdom, and around the world, only offer fixtures from May, but Wolverhampton Racing is proudly able to offer lovers of the sport year-round excitement with a total of 90 fixtures. So, whenever you feel the call of the bookmakers, the lure of saddle leather and fine thoroughbred horses, this Midlands racecourse will have something on the go.

Aside from offering day and night fixtures all the year, part of the appeal of this remarkable racecourse is that it is situated in 22 acres of parkland, making for a expansive beautiful setting, one which also boasts areas of scientific interest. As you might expect from a course which seems to have a bit of the best of everything, excellent facilities abound. It is a racecourse which takes the best of the heritage of the sport and realizes it through a vast array of beautifully designed contemporary features.

As any who have experienced the thrill of a Wolverhampton Racing night event will know, there is added element of exhilaration which comes with watching those powerful horses race to the post under the strong, clear light. Horseracing has always been endowed with a variety of distinctive qualities, with skill, hard work, training, passion, sheer excitement and a love of placing a wager, but nighttime fixtures lend an extra element of magic which every fan will appreciate and every newcomer ought to experience in order to get the full richness of the world’s greatest sport.

Naturally, the racecourse offers annual tickets. Depending on how you hope to experience the track, there are a number of ways to engage the venue. Those looking for the traditional refinements of sartorial chic, fine dining and superior Champagne will certainly opt for Premier Enclosure badges, granting them exclusive access to certain places, many with spectacular views of the course and the posts.

The suites are a prime attraction for those who want to imbibe the exclusive luxury of time-honoured track sophistication. Located within the Premier Enclosure, the suites are ideal for all kinds of groups, both small and moderately sized, where nothing less than the height of style and personalized service will do. Whether entertaining corporate clients, having a special family occasion or perhaps a wedding reception, the suites offer one of the finest most enviable venues from where to enjoy the sport.

Since they are located within the grandstand, they’re right in the heart of the action. Guests of the suites will also have unrestricted access to the Premier Bar and Lounge.

But not everyone who ventures to Wolverhampton Racing needs or wants to furnish their experience with gilt-edged Champagne luxury, many come to dive right into the action, surround themselves with passionate punters and get the scent and sense of the myriad elements which combine to make the sport of horseracing what it is. Whether by the day or year, Grandstand badge holders will have access to everything they need, including excellent restaurants and bars, not to forget the Totes, and Bookmakers which are easily accessed from wherever you are.

There are is more to the grounds and buildings of the course than the sport itself. Although it’s undeniable that the passion for ‘The Sport of Kings’ furnishes a place, many visit simply to take advantage of the exceptional banqueting, conferencing and meeting facilities.

The racecourse is licensed to hold Civil Wedding ceremonies, so it’s a very desirable spot for couples to exchange vows and have their reception. Both indoor and outdoor facilities are available, for gatherings both intimate and large.

For corporate clients, there are an wide array of tailored services and amenities. The Ringside Suite is to be found on the ground floor, and boasts conveniences like vehicular access and can accommodate up to 700 persons in a theatre-style setting.

There are 8 meeting rooms which are fitted with all any discerning executive could need. Adjacent to the Ringside Suite is the Concourse, which can be used as a breakout room for events which require the extra space, or on its own for a variety of gatherings.

As an entertainment and business venue, it is renowned for its superior hospitality and this is no more apparent that in its attention to great food. Whether you’re enjoying a fully catered meal from the excellent team of chefs, having a quick snack on your way from the parade ring, or sitting down to a full meal in one of the two prize eateries, the food at Wolverhampton Racing is to be savoured. Ringside Restaurant offers a delightful buffet, but it must be the marvellous Horizons Restaurant with its panoramic view and split-level contemporary design which takes edges across the winning post. Considered one of the finest restaurants of any track in the United Kingdom, you can expect excellent food and wine in the spirit of sophisticated pleasure which separates this equestrian sport from every other.

It’s also worth mentioning that there is a Holiday Inn Garden Court on-site, ideal for visiting business guests or any who have need to stay over, perhaps as part of wedding reception.

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