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Perfect Weddings at Kempton Park Racecourse PERFECT WEDDINGS AT KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE Kempton Park Racecourse, 333 Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ For more information or to arrange a visit call 01932 753 518 WE DO! PERFECT WEDDINGS AT KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE PARK KEMPTON AT WEDDINGS PERFECT KEMPTON PARK WHERE YOUR WEDDING DREAMS COME TRUE Whether you are looking to hold your wedding ceremony or reception, we have a variety of suites offering magnificent views of our famous racecourse creating the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our dedicated team will be on hand to ensure everything runs to perfection and we would be delighted to help make your wedding dreams come true. Take a look at our rooms and packages, read our testimonials and let us work with you to make your wedding dream a reality… Kempton Park is set within over 400 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, you have the option to hold your wedding ceremony or reception on a non-race day or a race day– the SPECIAL choice is yours! WEDDING CEREMONIES Kempton Park is licensed to hold ceremonies and partnerships from 2-250 guests. Whether you are looking for a small and intimate gathering or a large celebration with friends and family we have the perfect room for you. STUNNING WEDDING RECEPTIONS Looking for a unique and exciting venue for your special day? Look no DESERT ORCHID SUITE NIGEL CLARK SUITE THE ROYAL BOX further than Kempton Park. Located on the mezzanine level of The Nigel Clark Suite is a modern The Royal Box is perfect for the the main Grandstand, The Desert and stylish space featuring inter- smaller receptions and flexible Set within over 400 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, you have Orchid Suite boasts stunning views changeable lights. The floor- enough to accommodate up to the option to hold your wedding ceremony or reception on one of of the race track from its large to-ceiling windows on one wall 50 guests for a sit down meal. Kempton Park’s many race days or to have use of the venue on a non- and spacious balcony. The ideal showcase stunning views of the Overlooking the finishing line, with race day – the choice is yours! backdrop for your special day. Parade Ring, making it a striking stunning views of the racecourse, it sets the perfect scene for your Whether you are looking for a small and intimate gathering or a large and inspiring suite to get married in. celebration with friends and family, we have the perfect room for you. special day. TAILOR MADE ROOMS AND PACKAGES We have a fantastic range of inclusive wedding packages available including room hire, drinks reception, 3 course meal, wine and evening buffet as well as various special offers available throughout the year. Call our wedding team on 01932 753 518 to discuss all the options, or allow us to tailor make your perfect package especially for you. Once you have decided on your date, please contact Weybridge Registry Office who will assist in the booking of a registrar. They can be contacted on 0300 200 1002. WEDDING EVENING SUITES CEREMONY BREAKFAST RECEPTION The Royal Box 50 50 50 Nigel Clark Suite 125 110 150 Desert Orchid Suite 160 100 180 Clubhouse Suite - 200 250 Premier Suite 250 400 500 JOCKEY CLUB CATERING We take great pride in providing a high quality fine dining experience. Food and drink is provided by our partners Jockey Club Catering, offering guests a range of mouth-watering menus, created from the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our packages include complimentary menu tasting for two.* * Complimentary menu tasting for the special couple, other guests will be charged a supplement. We used the Clubhouse at Kempton Park for our reception and it was truly amazing from start to finish. The room was big enough to THINGS TO REMEMBER hold our 110 day guests comfortably without having to shift tables to accommodate the extra 60 that joined us for the evening celebrations. The food was magnificent. SARAH AND MARK BOOKING Once you have decided to hold your wedding day at Kempton Park Racecourse we will send you a copy of your contract From start to finish my day was magical! which will confirm your booking with us. Upon receipt of your The suite was beautiful and the food was signed contract a deposit invoice will be issued for 25% of the better than I could of hoped for. We were total amount. looked after from start to finish and of course the view and grounds were the 5 MONTHS BEFORE show stopper. I now have the most amazing We will invite you to meet with your dedicated event manager photos! I would recommend Kempton Park to start planning your day in detail. and would like to point out that it is not as expensive as you think racecourses are! 1 MONTH BEFORE CLAIRE AND BEN The outstanding invoice will be sent 2 WEEKS BEFORE We will send you a draft plan for you to check and confirm 10 DAYS BEFORE Final guest numbers are required TESTIMONIALS THE BIG DAY Relax and enjoy every second of your day, knowing you are in expert hands. HOW TO FIND US BY RAIL Kempton Park Racecourse has its own dedicated train station situated only 200 yards from the North entrance. Trains run every half an hour direct from London Waterloo with the journey time being just 40 minutes. BY ROAD We are located on the A308 between Sunbury on Thames and Hampton Court, less than one mile from Junction 1 of the M3 via Junction 12 of the M25..
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