AN EVENING AT NEWMARKET RACES - 2008

Newmarket, Suffolk (Bedford Lodge Hotel)

Archway Events is delighted to present its ultimate race day package enabling you to enjoy the ‘Sport of Kings’ at the home of racing - Newmarket. Starting the day with a luxury meal at a prestigious local hotel with guest appearance by Bob Champion MBE, and then on to the convivial atmosphere of the Members Enclosure for a little flutter and maybe a glass of champagne. This is truly the ideal hospitality package for parties of a minimum of 40 people.

Available dates throughout the flat racing season are as follows :-

June                 Friday, 20th      -           Band - Bryan Adams
                        Friday, 27th      -           Band TBC

July                 Friday, 18th      -           Band - UB40
                        Friday, 25th      -           Band - James Morrison

August             Friday, 1st        -           Band TBC
                        Friday, 8th        -           Band TBC
                        Friday, 15th      -           Band TBC

Package includes :-

  • Official invitations to all your party members
  • Approx 2:30pm, arrive at the Bedford Lodge Hotel, Bury Road, Newmarket
  • Private drinks reception in the Classic’s Suite or the Lounge Bar
  • Full colour souvenir menu / programmes for all of your guests
  • Free ‘Pick a Winner’ competition to win £50 of M&S vouchers
  • Sporting Memorabilia Prize Raffle with donations going to two named charities
  • Bob Champion, MBE will attend the reception and then offer his insights, thoughts and maybe even a few tips for the day of racing ahead
  • A pre-carved buffet will be served, menu below :-

Assorted Roasted Meats
Meat Lasagna & Vegetable Lasagna (Hot Dishes)
**
Assorted Fresh Salads
Hot New Potatoes
Fresh Bread Rolls
Pickles & Dressings
**
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Cherry Compote & Tuille Biscuit
Or
Selection of English & Continental Cheeses with Biscuits and Crudities
**
Coffee / Tea & Chocolates Mints

  • Leave the Hotel, by coach if required, 30 minutes before the first race approx 6:30pm
  • All your party will receive a Day Members Badge and Race Card
  • Enjoy the evenings racing from within the comfort of the Member Enclosure
  • A private marquee may be made available at the racecourse with bar and tote facilities
  • 10 minutes after the last race a live band will perform from the Members Grandstand
  • Bars close 30 minutes after the band has finished, at which time we will depart the racecourse and return to the Hotel
  • The services of a dedicated hospitality manager to chaperone your guests throughout the event will be provided in order that you receive the highest possible standards of service and attention

Breakdown of costs :-

Per person      
                                                                                                              -           £75 plus VAT

Options :-

Private hire of a Marquee at the Racecourse, from                               -           £3,500 + VAT
(subject to availability)
Coach from Hotel to Racecourse, return                                              -           £175 zero rated

This is an unforgettable and excellent value package that will enable you to entertain clients and staff in some of the highest quality sporting surroundings available in the UK today, whilst enjoying the thrill and excitement of flat racing close up.

For more information on these events, or assistance with any of your other corporate hospitality requirements, please call Roger Day at Archway Events on 01362 869069