Uttoxeter Racecourse and Doncaster Racecourse Exhibition Centre, along with the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel have joined Venues of Excellence (VOE) consortium, the UK’s collection of conference and events venues.
Arena Racing Company introduced Royal Windsor Racecourse into Venues of Excellence membership in 2024, and through a successful programme of marketing initiatives and business collaboration, has now welcomed the addition of two further racecourses to the portfolio.
Mandy Jennings, CEO, Venues of Excellence said: “These prestigious additions further enhance our diverse and dynamic portfolio, offering our clients even more exceptional locations for their events. Through strategic collaborations and a shared commitment to excellence, we continue to expand and strengthen our network, ensuring that we offer unparalleled venues across the UK.”
Uttoxeter Racecourse is one of the Midlands’ leading event venues set in 110 acres and with stunning views across the Staffordshire countryside while Doncaster Racecourse is renowned for its conference events in South Yorkshire, and is one of the oldest and largest established Racecourses in Britain with a well-established fixtures calendar.
Rachel Harwood, executive director for Doncaster Racecourse said: “We’re committed to delivering outstanding experiences, and being part of this respected consortium allows us to benchmark against the very best in the sector, share best practice, and further enhance the quality and innovation we bring to every event. We are delighted to have been accepted by Venues of Excellence to become a member”.
On joining the consortium, Clare Marsden, regional event sales manager for Arena Racing Company said: “After initially joining Royal Windsor Racecourse 12 months ago, it was key for us to establish a Northern and Midlands presence into the Venues of Excellence portfolio.”
