Hospitality

Here at Ripon we offer a variety of private boxes, suites, rooms and marquees for hire on race days, all of which are perfect for a celebration, corporate event, or just a great day at the races with friends, family or colleagues.

Our experienced race day catering partner, CGC, offers bespoke menus and options to suit all tastes. Working with many of the racecourses in Yorkshire, CGC offer a wide range of delicious local produce, catering for everything from a seated meal with champagne reception, to a finger buffet or BBQ.

We have three options when it comes to box, suite or room hire, all offering something different in terms of party size and location, but all providing a unique race day experience.

Reserving one of our private boxes, suites or rooms couldn’t be easier.

Choose your box, suite or room.
Purchase the required number of badges for entry to the racecourse.
Our caterers will then contact you directly regarding your food and drink requirements.

Simply contact our Commercial Manager, Jane Hutchinson, on 01765 530530, or email her at Jane@ripon-races.co.uk, and let our hospitality team take care of the rest. Then all you have to do is invite your guests and look forward to a thrilling day at the races.

For smaller groups or individuals, why not look at our Dine & View package which offers an inclusive hospitality package in a shared facility, or visit our Dining page for further options of Dining and standard raceday packages.

Rowels Boxes

Taking their name from the city’s famous 16th and 17th century ‘Rowels Spurs’, each self-contained box is a private area with an uninterrupted panoramic view of every race. There is a private cash bar, a private betting point, as well table service if desired. Each box is easily accessible by lift.

Our Rowels Boxes offer the ultimate hospitality experience, with its elevated private suites and balconies, all situated on our hospitality floor within the Club Stand.

The Rowels Boxes vary in size and can cater for parties of 16 right up to 120 guests.

We can even offer extended use of the room so you can hold corporate meetings or events before racing if required.

Rowels Box Badges are priced per person at £30 for a feature day, £27 for a standard day and £20 for evenings.

We are currently offering a 50% discount on Rowels Box hire for our meeting on: Thursday 18th April, Friday 10th May, Wednesday 5th June, Wednesday 19th June, Monday 8th July and Bank Holiday Monday 28th August.

We are offering a 33% discount on Sunday 19th May, Thursday 30th May, Monday 5th August, Sunday 11th August and Tuesday 27th August. This is a limited availability offer and is on a first come, first served basis, so book early.

The Hornblower Room

Named after the famous ‘Ripon Watchman’, the Hornblower Room boasts a private terrace overlooking the Parade Ring and racecourse, plus its own private cash bar and betting point.

Suitable for up to 50 guests, our Hornblower Room is a perfect location in which to enjoy your day with us.

The Hornblower Room also has it’s own private lawn area.

Claro Suites

Named after the local ‘Claro Barracks’, Claro Hill was a local beauty spot made famous by WW1 poet Wilfrid Owen. The newly renovated suites come complete with their own private outside terrace area, and a cash bar, overlooking the bandstand making the perfect location to spend a relaxing summer’s day or evening at the races.

Our new Claro Suites are situated in Paddock Enclosure therefore require Paddock admission. Comprising of three private rooms, they are suitable for parties of between 40 and 50 guests or alternatively both rooms can be combined to hold 90 guests (midweek only).

Claro Paddock Tickets (Racecard included) are priced per person at £22.50 for a feature day, £20.50 for a standard day and £17.50 for evenings.

Pricing and Capacity

Private Rooms	Cost	Capacity (seated)	Capacity (buffet)
Rowels Box 1	£828	24	30
Rowels Box 2	£552	16	20
Rowels Box 3	£1035	30	35
Rowels Box 4	£1380	40	50
Rowels Box 5	£1380	40	50
Rowels Box 6	£690	20	25
Rowels Box 7	£690	20	25
Rowels Box 8	£3,450	100	120
Hornblower	£875	40	50
Claro Suite 1	N/A	N/A	N/A
Claro Suite 2	£875	40	40
Claro Suite 3 (Suites 2+3 can join to accommodate 80 if availability allows)	£875	40	40

Dine & View In The Rowels Boxes

A very popular hospitality option, aimed at smaller groups or individuals, our Dine & View package is an inclusive hospitality package.

The Dine & View restaurant is a shared facility situated in the Rowels Boxes in the Club Stand.

The private dining tables can each accommodate 10 guests or multiples thereof. (Please note that smaller parties may be required to share.) The Dine & View package is the perfect option for treating someone special or for celebrating a special occasion.

Bookings for Dine & View are made directly with Racecourse Hospitality. To check availability or to make a reservation, please contact John Walker or Chris Duncan on 01777 247107 or email sales@racecoursehospitality.net.

For Owner/Trainer or Annual Badge Holder discounted prices please contact Dine & View directly on 01777 247107.

For information about all the packages visit:

https://racecoursehospitality.net/ripon-racecourse/dine-view/

For more options visit our Raceday Packages or Dining page.

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