Outdoor Venues in Carlisle
Set within 250 acres of scenic parkland, with picturesque views towards the Lake District, outdoor venue hire at Carlisle Racecourse gives you an expansive setting with character and natural impact.
Its wide-open spaces and covered areas create a versatile backdrop for everything from team-building days and training activities to community events, corporate fun days and seasonal celebrations. With free parking at our venue, catering facilities, and dedicated event support, Carlisle Racecourse makes every outdoor event feel full of possibility.
Scaled to your event
From festivals and team-building days to fun runs, BBQs and large-scale public events, outdoor venue hire at Carlisle Racecourse gives you the freedom to shape the space around your plans. Whether you’re creating a relaxed summer gathering, a major brand activation or a range of outdoor activities, our venue at Carlisle Racecourse gives you the scale and facilities to make your outdoor event stand out.
Every event at Carlisle Racecourse starts with a conversation. Just tell us what you’ve got in mind and our team will shape your plans around your vision.
Dedicated event planning team
In expert hands
Planning outdoor events at Carlisle Racecourse comes with experienced support from the get-go. You’ll have a dedicated event manager who knows the venue inside out, helping you make confident decisions around layouts, supplier access, guest flow, licensing and health and safety requirements.
They’ll stay with you from your first site visit right through to the event, giving you one clear point of contact. On the day, our team is there to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from suppliers and setup timings to guest arrivals, so you can focus on the event rather than the logistics.
Outdoor event catering
A taste of the outdoors
From picnic-style menus and lavish grazing boards to freshly grilled BBQ dishes and street food stations, our outdoor catering is designed around the way your event will run. Whether you’re hosting a summer party, family fun day or larger public event, our team will help you choose food that suits the setting and gives guests plenty to enjoy throughout the day. Delivered with the same quality and attention to detail as our indoor events, our menus can be tailored around your plans.
Why Choose Carlisle for Your Outdoor Event?
Complete with purpose-built facilities, generous outdoor space and a team experienced in delivering events of every size, Carlisle Racecourse gives you an event venue that’s memorable and practical.
Exhibition spaces, meeting rooms and hospitality areas can be used for arrivals, hosting, breaks or weather cover – giving you more options without losing the impact of the outdoors.
With an exceptional events team, award-winning catering, free Wi-Fi and free parking, Carlisle Racecourse gives you far more than open space. You’ll have experienced people behind your plans who know how to use the venue at its best, bringing energy and expertise to every detail.
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