Hosting private & comfortable wakes
Set against views towards the Lake District, Carlisle Racecourse offers a calm and characterful funeral wake venue in Cumbria for up to 300 guests.
We have a choice of purpose-built rooms that can be arranged for anything from a more intimate reception to a larger gathering, with flexible catering and modern AV available as needed. Breakout spaces and generous free parking are also available, creating a welcoming wake venue in Cumbria with plenty of room to bring people together.
Scenic Lake District views
Purpose-built event rooms
Capacity for up to 300 guests
Space to bring people together
Whether you’re arranging a quiet gathering with close family or a larger celebration of life, our spaces can be arranged around the kind of day you have in mind. As a funeral reception venue in Cumbria, we offer a choice of rooms and layouts, with space for photographs, flowers, memory tables and any other personal touches you would like.
Our team will work with you to find the right setting and help make the room feel fitting for the day you have in mind.
Supportive event planners
Here when you need us
At our funeral venue in Cumbria, you’ll have the full support of a dedicated event manager to guide you through the arrangements.
From coordinating the details and shaping the space to quietly taking care of anything that comes up, they’ll work closely with our experienced team to keep everything running smoothly, so you can focus on the people around you.
Carefully curated menus for wakes
Considered catering
At our venue in Cumbria, catering can be tailored to suit the size and style of the funeral reception, with options to fit the way you want people to gather.
From tea, coffee, cakes and light refreshments to finger food, buffets and more substantial hot or cold menus, we can help you choose food and drink that feels right for the day. Our team can also accommodate a range of dietary requirements, so every guest can be looked after thoughtfully throughout the day.
Why host a wake at Carlisle?
Carlisle’s open racecourse setting and views towards the Lake District create a calm backdrop, with a caring team there to support you throughout.
Make an enquiry
To reach our team, please submit an enquiry using the form below, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.