CORPORATE

INFORMATION

DOING BUSINESS AT THE JOCKEY CLUB ROOMS

Regularly used for board and committee meetings by The Jockey Club itself,

The Club is also available for non-member business events outside of its sacro-

sanct periods.

The Jockey Club Rooms offers a five-star standard conference and meeting ven-

ue close to London and Cambridge. It also offers a rare opportunity for your cli-

ents to be invited inside a prestigious private members club, which has been

the spiritual home of British horseracing for over 250 years.

Our 21 country house-style bedrooms add a wow-factor to any event, especially

when combined with an early morning tour of Jockey Club Estates’ extensive

training grounds on which upwards of 2,500 racehorses take their daily exer-

cise. Our team can also arrange a tour of The Club which includes an overview

of the art collection and fascinating tales from racing’s past.

The Jockey Club Rooms are located 1 1/2 hours drive from London and 25

minutes from Cambridge and the M11.

THE MORNING ROOM

THE CARD ROOM

THE FINE ROOMS

Our five fine rooms as pictured below are available for hire individually or

alternatively for exclusive hire.

THE COMMITTEE ROOM

THE COFFEE ROOM

THE MEMBERS’ DINING ROOM

ROOMS AND CAPACITIES

COFFEE ROOM COMMITTEE ROOM DINING

ROOM

BOARDROOM 30 40 40

RECEPTION 150 70 130*

CABARET 56 32 54

DINNER 100 40 74

THEATRE 120 40 100

ROOM DIMENSIONS (M)

LENGTH 14.689 10.472 16.0

WIDTH 7.777 7.312 7.50

HEIGHT 6.009 5.106 5.70

DOOR WIDTH 1.709 0.958 1.011

TOTAL AREA (M2) 106.45 74.83 114.32

Each one of our fine rooms is spacious, with high ceilings and large Georgian

picture windows. They are all elegantly appointed with highly polished antique furniture, Venetian chandeliers and ornate working fireplaces.

Colleagues and clients do not fail to be awed by the impressive art collection

and historic racing trophies that are on display throughout the Rooms.

* Max 200 when combined Morning, Card and Committee Room

ROOM CAPACITIES

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

The Jockey Club Rooms’ 21 country house style bedrooms have provided

members with a genuine home-away-from-home for several hundred years.

Outside of the sacrosanct members-only dates, bedrooms are available to non-

members who are looking for luxury accommodation in Newmarket.

All rooms are en suite, with most overlooking the lawn and walled gardens.

The feeling of peace and quiet is striking and the only sounds you may hear are

those of snorting horses at the neighbouring training yard early in the morning -

that and various chiming clocks.

The newly refurbished Deluxe Rooms are tasteful and luxurious.

The bathrooms are as big as the bedrooms with spacious walk-in drench

showers, under-floor heating and generously sized bath tubs.

By the front door there is a large selection of wellington boots for guests to use

on early morning tours of the Gallops.

Club Single Rooms

Deluxe Single Rooms

Club Double Rooms

Deluxe Double Rooms

A King’s Suite

A Three Bedroom Townhouse

THE TOWNHOUSE

We have a self-contained, three bedroom Townhouse within our grounds.

It is a traditional and authentic property with elegantly appointed interiors.

It has a kitchen, a drawing room and a charming dining room which seats 12.

The Townhouse is particularly popular with colleagues who are visiting for team-

building, meetings and events as well as with families.

NON-MEMBER ACCOMMODATION

NON– MEMBERS DAY GUEST (BASED ON 20+ GUESTS)

Includes:

Use of main meeting area

Arrival with baby croissants/pastries Mid morning tea and coffee with homemade biscuits Afternoon Teas served with homemade brownies

Water and organic juices Chef’s warm and cold buffet selection

Flip chart, pens & paper Dedicated event planner WiFi connection

Seasonal fruit bowl Free car parking

NON-MEMBERS RESIDENTIAL GUEST

Includes: As detailed above, with the addition of:

3-course dinner with coffee and petit fours Overnight accommodation in one of our country house style

bedrooms A Classic Club breakfast

Optional tours to include gallops and stable visits.

EXCLUSIVE HIRE OR ROOM HIRE ONLY

All rooms can be booked on an exclusive or private hire basis and our team can tailor your event according to your specific requirements.

Our exclusive hire events guarantee unrivalled privacy and quiet.

DAY DELEGATE INFORMATION

SOUPS

Lobster Bisque Laced with Brandy

Potato and Watercress with Flaked Smoked Haddock

Wild Mushroom Consommé with Truffle Oil

Bouillabaisse of Seafood with Aioli

STARTER

Seared Venison Carpaccio with Pickled Beetroot,

Watercress Radish Mustard & Horseradish Dressing

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Seared Scallop, Carrot Puree, Sage & Caper Dressing

Braised Lamb Shoulder wrapped in Parma Ham with Celeriac,

Parsnip & Butternut Veloute

Red Mullet with Dried Prosciutto, Crab Mayonnaise,

Sugar Snap Peas & Tomato Confit Vinaigrette

Beetroot Cured Salmon with Salmon Scotch Egg,

Roasted Artichoke & Keta Caviar Dressing

Twice Baked Crab Soufflé

Crab Beignets, Vegetable Broth & Sesame Toasts

Celeriac & Pear Remoulade with Binham Blue Beignets,

Demitasse of Leek & Potato Veloute

Chestnut & Parmesan Soufflé

Baby Leaves & Honeyed Parsnip Dressing

A SAMPLE DINNER MENU

MAIN COURSES

Roasted Fillet of Halibut topped with a Brioche & Pine Nut Crust,

Leeks, Saffron Bouillabaisse Potatoes & Fennel Veloute

Roast Sirloin of Dedham Vale Beef with Tomato, Fine Green Beans,

Crispy Beef Cheeks, Baby Beets, Horseradish & Capers

Roasted Breast of Guinea Fowl with Braised Leg Hot Pot,

Pommes Anna, Root Vegetables & Borscht Consommé

CARVING BOARD PLATTERS

(Carved in the Room served with Copper Pans of Seasonal Vegetables,

Truffle Mash & Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes)

Roast Sirloin of Mature Beef

Braised Feather Blade, Yorkshire Pudding & Red Wine Jus

Roast Loin of Dingley Dell Pork

Honey Glazed Belly, Hog Fritters, Caramelised Apple & Crackling

VEGETARIAN SELECTION

Spinach & Goats Cheese Mille Feuille

Chickpea Salad & Yellow Beetroot Coulis

Open Lasagne of Field Mushrooms & Artichokes

Walnut Crumble & Garden Herbs

Risotto of Butternut Squash with Fried Sage

Toasted Pine Nuts & Nut Brown Butter

DESSERTS

Dark Chocolate & Panna Cotta Terrine

Turkish Delight, Honey & Lemon Curd & Candied Pistachios

Griottine Cherry Cheese Cake

Chocolate Brownie Sandwich & Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Poached Pear

Apple & Amaretti Crumble with Toffee Ice Cream & Calvados Custard

Mascarpone & Amaretto Mousse

White Coffee Ice Cream & Espresso Crackling

CHEESE BOARD

Platter of Rural & Regional Cheeses

Quiche Paste, Celery, Grapes & Crackers

FOLLOWED BY COFFEE AND PETIT FOURS

(BASED ON MIN. 15 COVERS)

A body of influence and a source of sustained investment in racing over a

period spanning four centuries, The Jockey Club as an organisation is known worldwide. There are records to show that at least six Prime

Ministers were also Members of The Jockey Club and for much of The Club’s existence many of its Members divided their time between

Parliament and conducting racing’s affairs from The Rooms.

In 1752 The Jockey Club leased a plot of land in Newmarket where a

Coffee House was constructed as a meeting place for the Club's Members. No doubt it would have followed the pattern of the London

coffee houses, which had already been popular establishments for more than half a century. On the expiration of the lease, The Jockey Club

bought the freehold, which is known today as ‘The Jockey Club Rooms'.

The Jockey Club was originally a social club aiming to promote good fellowship among racing and thoroughbred breeding enthusiasts. Their

main meeting place was the Star and Garter in Pall Mall although they also frequented other taverns of the time, in St James' Street and Hyde

Park.

THE ART COLLECTION

The Jockey Club’s collection of sporting art and racing memorabilia is the result of hundreds of years of gifts and bequests from members or their

families. The result is an eclectic and truly unique collection - the pictures

and artefacts united by a shared passion for racing which spans four centuries.

A POTTED HISTORY

TOURS OF THE ‘HQ’ OF BRITISH HORSERACING

Did you know that horseracing is the second most popular spectator

sport in Great Britain, after football? Whilst known as the ‘Sport of Kings’ its appeal has always been broad and over the centuries horseracing has

become a British sporting institution.

Newmarket is known as the ‘Headquarters of Horseracing’. It was James I who introduced the sport to this sleepy Suffolk village in the early

1600’s after having stumbled across the place one day whilst out hawking. Today 1 in 3 people in Newmarket are employed in the racing

industry and it is evident from the moment you approach that this is a one industry, if not a one horse, town.

Newmarket is not purely of interest to enthusiasts either – but to anyone

and everyone from art historians to overseas visitors and social

historians. Discover Newmarket provide bespoke and group tours.

In conjunction with Discover Newmarket your event can include:

A private tour of the historic Jockey Club Rooms and art collection Welcome drinks reception in the Morning Room

A grand dinner in The Jockey Club’s historic Dining Room Overnight accommodation in one of our country house style

bedrooms Early morning tour of The Jockey Club Estates training gallops

Visits to the National Stud and the National Horseracing Museum A private visit to one of Newmarket’s famous training yards

TESTIMONIALS

“We had the most perfect and enjoyable dinner at The Jockey Club Rooms

and thank you for taking so much trouble over all the details – many peo-

ple commented how slick the service was and how nice everyone was who

served us. The dinner was really delicious, the table with all the silver

looked fantastic and we had someone there who knew what all the cups

etc. represented which made it much more interesting.”

- Finance House

“The Jockey Club Rooms was a very special place to enjoy lunch and I

know we all found the tour, the history and stories of the Club fascinating.

The hospitality put on for us was exceptional and I must mention Greg

who did a great job and whose friendly and engaging personality went

down very well.”

- Media Company

“I have organised many events for Pigeon but I must say that the Jockey

Club Rooms would take some beating.

It is not just the setting but also the friendliness and efficiency of all of

your colleagues. Everything went according to plan and was

seamless. All the invitees went away very impressed with the service

they received.”

- Life Sciences Company

HOW TO FIND US

The Jockey Club Rooms are situated on the centre of Newmarket’s High Street and are on the right hand side next to the Post Office, very easy to find.

Our gates open automatically upon driving up to them.

From the South

Exit the M11 at Junction 9 and take the A11. After 10 miles take the A1304 signed for Newmarket. This road leads directly onto Newmarket High Street.

From the North & West Exit the A1(M) at Junction 14 and take the A14 signed Cambridge and

Newmarket. Take the A1303 into the centre of Newmarket.

From the East Exit the A14 at Junction 38 and follow the A1304 into the centre of Newmarket.

By road from:

London 65 miles

Cambridge 12 miles

Essex 55 miles

Bury St Eds 12 miles

Ipswich 40 miles

Norfolk 40 miles

Hertfordshire 45 miles

By rail from:

London Kings Cross

1h20 min

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We are part of the largest commercial group in British horseracing with assets

including 15 racecourses and the National Stud. Governed by Royal Charter,

all profits are invested back into the UK’s second biggest spectator sport.

With a 263-year heritage at the heart of British racing, The Jockey Club focuses its

resources, influence and assets on ensuring the sport remains the best in the world,

as its leading investor and innovator.