Blue Riband Room

Epsom Downs Racecourse

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Historic racecourse setting with panoramic views over the Downs and London skyline creates an inspiring backdrop for business events.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Day delegate rates from £53 per person
  • Multiple breakout spaces available
  • Built-in PA system included
  • Minimum 30 people for bookings
  • Diomed suite accommodates up to 500 theatre-style
  • Blue Riband Room with double aspect views
  • Private terrace overlooking racecourse
  • Complimentary car parking
The Blue Riband Room is the largest conference and events space in the Queen's Stand. It is in the centre of the first floor and has a much loved double aspect view over both the Downs and the London skyline. It is an ideal space for a Conference, Presentation, Workshop, Team Building, Training or Networking Event. The Blue Riband Room is the perfect space for your Corporate Event. The price listed is inclusive of VAT. Please see the House Rules for details on the Delegate Package.



Frequently asked questions

All meeting spaces at Epsom Downs Racecourse require a minimum of 30 people for bookings. This applies to both conference bookings and banqueting events, so groups smaller than 30 cannot be accommodated.

Day Delegate Rate packages start from £53 per person plus VAT. The Classic DDR Package at £53+VAT includes main suite hire, arrival tea/coffee with pastries and fruit, mid-morning refreshments, finger buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, water jugs, projector and screen, flipchart and pens, complimentary Wi-Fi, free car parking, and a dedicated event manager.

External catering is not normally allowed on site. The venue works with contracted preferred caterers rather than offering pure dry hire, and you must use one of their approved catering partners who will quote for both room hire and catering as part of their package.

The Blue Riband Room can accommodate up to 224 people in cabaret style seating. The Diomed suite can hold up to 500 people in theatre style layout, while smaller spaces like the Downs View suite holds 60 people cabaret style, Gallops holds 48 people cabaret style, and the Double Box accommodates 24 people cabaret style.

Breakout room hire varies by space - Downs View suite costs £1,800 (often discounted to £1,000), Gallops costs £1,400 (often discounted to £800), and Double Box costs £600 (often discounted to £300). Basic projector and screen are included in DDR packages, but additional AV like lectern and mic costs £90, standalone mic costs £70, and a medium stage costs £350, all excluding VAT.

Beyond the standard DDR, you can upgrade to Premier DDR at £64+VAT which includes hot buffet lunch options. For evening events, all-inclusive dining packages start at £76 per person including VAT, featuring room hire, arrival bubbly, 3-course seated meal, tea/coffee, and staffing. Wine can be added at £18.75 per person for half bottles.

Banqueting bookings require a minimum of 50 people. Evening dining packages are available from £76 per person including VAT, and additional services like DJ and dance floor cost £400 excluding VAT. The venue can accommodate evening events until late depending on the specific requirements.

Room hire includes complimentary Wi-Fi, free car parking, and dedicated event management support. Many spaces feature private terraces with views over the racecourse and London skyline. The venue provides flipcharts and pens, water jugs, and basic PA systems are complimentary, with built-in sound systems available in main spaces.

The venue can accommodate exhibitions but has limitations for very large events. For example, they cannot accommodate 700 guests with 500 seated due to kitchen capacity constraints, and events requiring 50+ exhibition stalls may exceed their capabilities depending on the specific space and setup requirements.

The venue has specific capacity constraints - they cannot accommodate events requiring 700 total guests with 500 seated due to kitchen facility limitations. For events requiring extensive exhibition space (10,000-12,000 sqft) or 75+ supplier stands, the venue may not have suitable facilities and will recommend alternative venues.




More about Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs Racecourse is a unique and versatile venue, renowned for hosting a wide range of events including meetings, celebrations, exhibitions, outdoor events, and private functions. Home to the impressive Queen's Stand and Duchess Stand, the venues features a variety of stylish and adaptable event space. With capacities ranging from 10 - 3000 guests, Epsom Downs provides the perfect setting for everything from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale exhibitions, show- stopping outdoor events, and memorable celebrations.