Meetings, Dinners and Parties at Aintree

Looking for an inspiring and unique venue for all of your conference and events needs? From meetings to training courses, and from seminars to gala dinner dances and parties, we can cater for numbers ranging from 2-600, and with views of the world famous Grand National Racecourse from each suite, your time at Aintree will leave a lasting impression.

Take a look at the suites that we have available below, or if you're looking for something really different, Aintree boasts some fantastic historical areas that can really give your event a unique edge. Need something extra big? The Aintree Pavilion offers 3,700 square metres of space.

Planning a dinner? Take a look at our dinner menus to see what we have on offer

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Princess Royal Stand

This is the most versatile stands at Aintree for all kinds of conferences and events. Apart from its suites and syndicate rooms, which can accommodate upto 350 delegates for conferences, it has a 700sqm exhibition hall with vehicle access and space for 40 exhibitors' stands.

One of the features of the Merryman Suite of boxes is that thanks to sound-proof room divisions, the set up is almost infinitely variable, and we're able to provide rooms with a real grandstand horse racing view for anything from 10 to 200 people.

Have a look at our delegate packages to see what can be included in your day.

Princess Royal Suite

Situated on the 4th floor within this grandstand, this is a versatile suite with a sound proof partition allowing two different events to take place at one time if required. This room enjoys stunning views of the racecourse with natural daylight and blackout facilities. Capacities of up to 350 delegates.

Merryman Boxes

Situated on the 3rd floor within the Princess Royal grandstand, we have14 boxes in total, with capacities of up to 15 delegates in each, 10 of which can be opened into one suite allowing stunning views of the racecourse, 4 having views over the rear of the grandstand. All boxes enjoy natural daylight and blackout facilities as well as sound proof partitions allowing variable interconnecting boxes subject to your individual needs. These boxes are also licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies.

Wallis Suite

Situated on the second floor of the Princess Royal grandstand. This room proves to be very functional with a number of uses, from being a catering venue to run alongside conferences and exhibitions taking place in the Princess Royal Suite, to being used as a stand alone conference room.

Exhibition Hall

Situated on the ground floor of the Princess Royal grandstand, this is ideal for conferences who may require a large exhibition space within a short walk from the main conference room, with vehicular access available and room for 40 exhibition stands. Need something even bigger? The Aintree Pavilion offers 3,700 square metres of space.

Queen Mother Stand

For many people, this grandstand is the most recognisable 'face' of Aintree. Since opening in 1991 this is the most intimate of our stands and has been a favourite for wedding parties as well as formal and informal meetings and conferences. The 17 boxes give a fantastic view of the racecourse, and offer the perfect setting for smaller gatherings, while the suites can accommodate upto 200 delegates.

Have a look at our delegate packages to see what can be included in your day.

Devonloch and Monaveen Boxes

Situated over the third and first floors in the Queen Mother stand - 17 boxes in total, some with the capacity to open into double boxes to accommodate up to 40 delegates in each. All boxes give a fantastic view of the racecourse and in particular that all important 'winning post' and offer the perfect setting for smaller gatherings and breakout rooms.

Bechers Suite

Situated on the second floor of the Queen Mother stand it is the most intimate of our suites allowing balcony access to the racecourse and 'winning post'. A popular venue for the intimate wedding breakfast but also popular with conference delegates.

Valentines Suite

Situated on the ground floor of the Queen Mother stand, Valentine's is the larger of the rooms within this stand with capacities of up to 200 delegates. Balcony access to the racecourse. A favourite with wedding parties as well as formal and informal meetings and conferences.

Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Stands - Aintree Racecourse

Stunning is the only word to describe these two identical stands, cutting edge landmarks near the entrance to the racecourse. Beneath the striking roof lies a complex of infinitely adaptable spaces catering for every function from small meetings up to 600 delegate conferences. Overlooking the racecourse, the suites and meeting rooms, which were opened in 2007, combine modern facilities with a real sense of drama and history.

Have a look at our delegate packages to see what can be included in your day.

Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Boxes

Situated on the 5th floor of both Earl of Derby and Lord Sefton Boxes these facilities offer mirror images of one another - 3 double boxes in each stand or 6 single boxes accommodating upto 10 delegates in each box. These boxes enjoy full length views of the Aintree racecourse which are all the more impressive with the elevated position they enjoy on the 5th floor.

Papillon and Corbiere Suites

Situated on the 3rd floor of these 2 new grandstands, these two suites are mirror images of each other with the Papillon in the Earl of Derby Stand and Corbiere in the Lord Sefton Stand, with each able to host up to 300 delegates in each room interconnected by a short walk way.

Golden Miller and Sunloch Suites

Situated on the 1st floor of these two new grandstands, these suites are ideal if you are looking for a room that guarantees a 'wow' factor with facilities for up to 600 delegates. As with the Papillon and Corbiere, these rooms are interconnected by a short walk way. This makes them the ideal venues to host a conference in one stand and to provide refreshment/exhibition space in the other stand.