PLUMPTON 2018/19 03 2018/19 RACEDAY FIXTURES WELCOME

FAMILY RACEDAY Plumpton Racecourse is a hidden gem at the foot of the South Downs in East Sunday 23 September SUSSEX NATIONAL Sussex. has been held at Plumpton since 1884, and through the Sunday 6 January years we have welcomed many of horse racing’s legends – both horse and human MOORCROFT – including none other than Sir Anthony (AP) McCoy, who rode his 3,000th winner RACEHORSE WELFARE TIMEFORM RACEDAY here on Restless D’Artaix. You are likely to be rubbing shoulders with the UK’s CENTRE RACEDAY Wednesday 16 January top trainers and jockeys at Plumpton, and we are renowned as a nursery ground Monday 22 October for many future equine stars. HEPWORTH & LAINE AT THE RACES JUMP JANUARY JUMPS SEASON PREVIEW Wednesday 30 January As a National Hunt Jumps course, we host offering all our guests a warm welcome 17 racedays a year from September to May. and high level of service. Whether you are RACEDAY Monday 5 November INJURED JOCKEY FUND Plumpton offers a wide variety of fixtures, here for a family celebration, entertaining CHARITY RACEDAY from ones featuring high quality and high business clients, rewarding staff for their POMPADOUR Wednesday 13 February value racing such as the Sussex National and hard work or simply enjoying a day out with RACEDAY Sussex Champion Hurdle, to family fun days friends, we always ensure we have a smile Monday 19 November FEBRUARY RACEDAY or classic midweek action for the jumping on our face and offer you the VIP service Monday 25 February aficionado. Whether you are a seasoned you deserve. FESTIVE FUN RACEDAY racegoer or a first timer, there is a fixture Monday 3 December ANGLO-IRISH RACEDAY for everyone. Monday 11 March CHRISTMAS RACEDAY Honoured to be voted ‘Best Small We look forward to welcoming you to Monday 17 December SKY SPORTS RACING Racecourse in the South 2018’ by the Plumpton and hope you have a day to SPRING JUMPS Racegoers Club, we pride ourselves on remember. Monday 18 March

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EASTER FESTIVAL “Very friendly staff, a great day out… Sunday 21 April and well done Plumpton Racecourse.” Monday 22 April KEITH E

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HOSPITALITY

Horse racing and hospitality are include the private and exclusive use of natural partners. A day’s racing is ideal one of our hospitality boxes, all of which for entertaining, combining the thrills of have a view of the home straight and winning sporting action with great opportunities post from a private balcony, where the view to socialise, talk racing and share in all is truly unique. the excitement that a day at the races can offer. From the moment of your enquiry, we will provide you with a personal and bespoke DIRECTORS’ SUITE PLATINUM GOLD SILVER* With at least 6 races at each raceday, service, so that you can relax and enjoy from £125pp** from £125pp** from £105pp** from £80pp** spaced between 30 and 40 minutes apart, your day. there is time to enjoy each race, and still Arrival glass of English Arrival glass of English Glass of prosecco Two course lunch have time to socialise with everyone in your Platinum, Gold and Silver packages sparkling wine sparkling wine and canapés on arrival (main & dessert) party. Whether you are regular or first timers, require a minimum of 8 people. Exclusive use of the Three course Three course Coffee there is a race for everyone, and no two Directors’ Suite served lunch served lunch Dedicated staff races are the same! Directors Suite requires a minimum Three course Coffee & Plumpton Coffee & Plumpton Hospitality admission badges of 24 people. served lunch Petit Fours Petit Fours Reserved car parking Plumpton can offer a variety of experiences Afternoon tea Afternoon tea or Sussex Dedicated staff dependent on the size of your party and Complimentary racecard Sussex cheese board cheese board Hospitality admission badges budget. With a wide range of packages, Dedicated staff TV showing racecourse rooms and views, we can make your event Enquiries please email Coffee & Plumpton Reserved car parking coverage one to remember. All hospitality packages [email protected] Petit Fours Hospitality admission badges Complimentary racecard Dedicated staff Reserved car parking TV showing racecourse Hospitality admission badges Complimentary racecard coverage Reserved car parking TV showing racecourse Complimentary racecard coverage TV showing racecourse “Magical, amazing, tremendous, fabulous… I could go on and on! Please coverage can you thank our host who looked after us in the box – he was charming

and so polite. You really do run a top show at Plumpton. ” *available on selected November, January and February fixtures only KATE D ** All prices include VAT HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 06 07

PADDOCK RESTAURANT MARQUEE RESTAURANT

The Paddock Restaurant is our premier restaurant, located on the first floor The Marquee Restaurant, situated on the home straight, opposite the final fence, of our Sussex Stand adjacent to the parade ring and looking out at the winning is where you can see the equine talent on display, at close quarters. The Marquee post. Offering panoramic views of the parade ring, racetrack and South Downs Restaurant gives racegoers the chance to combine a fine dining experience, National Park, with a private balcony reserved exclusively for restaurant guests, whilst enjoying the thrills of each and every, race close at hand. the views are spectacular. You are welcome to stay in the restaurant for the whole day or feel free to get closer to the action and explore the racecourse The Marquee is a perfect place for both MARQUEE RESTAURANT further, knowing your table remains yours for the remainder of the day. small and large parties and offers plenty PACKAGE of space to enjoy the races, either from With up to 120 people catered for on a the comfort of your table or get close and from £65pp** PADDOCK RESTAURANT (Available for: Family Raceday, Festive Fun, Christmas Raceday, busy raceday the atmosphere within is one PACKAGE personal watching from the private lawn. Sussex National, Easter and Ladies Day) of knowledge and passion, with many well- There are bar and betting facilities within from £75pp** known Owners and Trainers in attendance. the marquee and you are situated close Welcome drink This is where you might find racing celebrities to the betting ring too. Three-course set menu and we try to organise a tipster at all fixtures. Welcome drink Coffee & Plumpton Petit Fours Three-course à la carte menu With a capacity of over 300, the Marquee Table for the day Our top chefs create special, seasonal Coffee & Plumpton Petit Fours works as a perfect venue for private parties/ Complimentary racecard menus for racegoers, using the freshest Table for the day hire as well as the busy restaurant listed Private lawn opposite last fence ingredients, including locally sourced meats, Complimentary racecard above. We can accommodate tables between Admission Ticket fruits and vegetables. We also offer an Exclusive 1st floor viewing balcony 2 and 12, with larger parties placed adjacent excellent wine menu with a wide range of to one another. Admission Ticket styles and vintages, both local and from afar. Included in the price is a welcome drink, An exquisite three-course meal, table for the “We had a great first time visit to three-course meal, racecard, table service day and table service is all included in the delightful Plumpton. Lunch in the and admission. package price. We also offer a Little Person’s Paddock restaurant was tasty, menu, especially for our younger racegoers. colourful and hot. Well done “A beautiful day spent in and thank you for a memorable Plumpton restaurant with the Enquiries please email most delightful tasting food.” Easter Sunday day of racing.” [email protected] **All prices include VAT MARK C KIMBERLEY M

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SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING CONFERENCES, MEETINGS & EVENTS

Raceday Sponsorship is a great way to promote your Advertising Here at Plumpton we can cater for all your business needs, whatever your business with local and national coverage or celebrate Want to showcase your business at Plumpton, then how about requirements. Offering a variety of suites including a large, permanent a special occasion with family and friends. advertising with us? With over 35,000 visitors each season, advertising marquee, 9 hospitality boxes, restaurant and Directors’ Suite, we can cater offers an array of opportunities for you and your business, whether for delegate numbers starting at 2, to over 300. With experience of hosting The exposure for your company or celebration is unbeatable. it is for one raceday, multiple racedays or the whole season. assessment days, interviews, conferences and networking events, we can Crowd attendance at Plumpton is over 35,000 each year, with assist you in planning all types of successful events for your business. thousands more watching live on TV with ‘At The Races’, who have a monthly audience average of 1.6 million and offer RACECARD & BIG RACECARD & BIG SCREEN SCREEN PACKAGE ANNUAL PACKAGE Outdoor space isn’t an issue either, with the With experienced and expert caterers social media recaps during, and after, each race. centre of the course offering the perfect who will meet all your catering needs, from £200* £2800* location for a large, outdoor event for up canapés to a five-course meal, the flexibility Benefits: • Present the trophy to the to 5,000 people. With plenty of free parking, of Plumpton is unrivalled, and we will ensure • Naming rights to your winning connections of your Full page colour advert Full page colour advert events hosted in the past include car rallies, your every need is well catered for on site. in the racecard in the racecard race (up to 6 words) sponsored race (supplied camping events, residential school camps, • Live TV coverage on by Plumpton Racecourse) Big screen advert – Big screen advert – 40m screen cycling events and weddings. • Celebrate with the winners 40m screen on the home on the home straight, in front ‘At The Races’ straight, in front of 1000’s of 1000’s • Full colour page advert in our ‘Winning Connections’ Plumpton is a very accessible venue, no Enquiries please email For 1 raceday All 17 racedays in the racecard room, with a glass of matter where you are travelling from. As well [email protected] • Big screen advert facing sparkling wine as the free parking on site and located only the main grandstand • Complimentary photo of RACECARD ADVERTISING BIG SCREEN 10 miles from and 18 miles from the PACKAGE BANNER ONLY PACKAGE • On-the-ground promotion the winner’s presentation M23, Plumpton train station is located at the DDR ROOM HIRE foot of the course, with a direct line to and and raceday activation £80* Half Page £1000* from £30 from £200 £95* from London Victoria as well as Eastbourne. • Experience a trip to the £120* Full Page (excluding production) paddock to pick ‘Best PRICE Colour Home straight Your business Turned Out’ horse prior from £1,000* advertisement banner advertising details, or “Plumpton Racecourse was the perfect location for our to your race for one raceday in a prominent special message, corporate summer event 2018, a picturesque setting at the For 1 raceday position, opposite displayed on a bottom of the South Downs. The facilities and staff were the grandstands, 40m screen and for a whole year TV network. fabulous, and I would highly recommend the venue for Enquires please email (September to August). For 1 raceday events. I look forward to returning next year!” [email protected] GEORGIA P – CONTINENTAL *All prices +VAT *All prices +VAT SPONSORSHIP CONFERENCES, MEETINGS & EVENTS PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 10 11 “The racecourse marquee was the perfect setting for our wedding, the grounds and facilities are fantastic, our guests had a great time. We couldn’t MARQUEE be happier that we chose For a large wedding reception or renewal Plumpton Racecourse for our WEDDINGS of vows, the Marquee is the perfect wedding venue it really was location. With plenty of space for all your a perfect day and location!” guests, DJ and dancefloor, plus lots of Affectionately known as one of the UK’s most picturesque small racecourses, LIAM AND DANIELLE C outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. Plumpton Racecourse, in the heart of Sussex, at the foot of the South Downs, is one of the most unique and memorable places to get married. • Main area is suitable for wedding parties up to 300 guests, for dining Guests can enjoy a champagne reception ethical products where possible. Together and dancing outside in the sunshine, where your special with our chefs, we can help you, as you • Beautiful lawn adjacent to the marquee moments are captured within our wonderful begin the planning and preparations and with garden furniture provided setting. More importantly, the venue is we offer a free consultation and quoting exclusively yours for this memorable day. service along with menu tastings. • Ample space for outdoor activities such as BBQ’s, Hog Roasts or entertainment Plumpton Racecourse is licensed for civil At Plumpton we have lots of open space to • Full length windows affording ceremonies and partnerships, providing entertain all your guests, young or old, and so spectacular views of the racetrack both indoor and outdoor ceremony areas, whether it be croquet, bouncy castles or even and countryside beyond. offering stunning settings for you to outdoor games, we have the area to make exchange your marriage vows. the day truly unique and do something a bit SUSSEX GRANDSTAND different for your special occasion. For a more intimate wedding, you may Our prestige caterers, provide a culinary wish to choose our Paddock Restaurant, experience that is exquisite, indulgent and Bespoke packages created to make located on the first floor of the Sussex individual to your needs. We have a vast your day memorable. Grandstand overlooking the winning post. wedding breakfast menu for you to choose from, designed to give choice and flexibility • Suitable for wedding parties up to in the style of food and service. 100 guests, for dining and dancing For more information please contact the • Guests can enjoy welcome drinks Dishes can be tailored to your individual racecourse on 01273 890383 or email and canapés on the balcony requirements, using only natural, local and [email protected] • Floor to ceiling windows offering stunning vistas across the racecourse “Once we had seen the marquee at Plumpton Racecourse we towards the South Downs National Park. knew straight away it was the perfect setting for our big day.” SOPHIE AND JIM M

WEDDINGS WEDDINGS PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2018/19 GENERAL INFORMATION

How to find us By Rail Post code – BN7 3AL Plumpton station is situated at the bottom of the course and is a By Road 5-minute walk to the North entrance. Plumpton Racecourse is situated on Plumpton Lane only 1.5 miles By Air off the B2116 and 12 miles from By prior arrangement with the the A273, leaving at the Pyecombe CEO and Clerk of the Course, services junction. Our main entrance helicopters can land in the centre is signposted but is 200 yards beyond of the course. Closest airport is the bridge on the left (coming from Deanland Airfield – light aircraft can Ditchling) and 0.5 miles past the train land at Deanland but contact must station (coming through Plumpton be made directly with them. Green), up the hill on the right.

Tel 01273 890383 Email [email protected] plumptonracecourse.co.uk Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, , BN7 3AL

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