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Event Summary

The Cheltenham Festival - Gold Cup Day

Date: Fri 16th Mar 2012

Venue: Cheltenham Racecourse
Location: Cheltenham

Hospitality Packages

Package Prices for Fri 16th Mar 2012

Click the package title for more information.

Glass Fronted Balcony Boxes Package - £550
Platinum Marquee Package - £399
Gold Marquee Package - £349
Gold Cup Restaurant - £475
Orient Express Package

Departing Liverpool, Manchester or Crewe - £400
Departing London Victoria - £469

Glass Fronted Balcony Boxes Package

All glass-fronted boxes have been replaced with brand new balcony boxes. View the racing from the comfort of a private or shared balcony box, overlooking the final two fences and the finishing straight. Private boxes are available for 40 guests. Alternatively, smaller bookings of 2 or more guests can be made in our restaurant box facility. The boxes provide panoramic views of the stunning countryside surrounding the racecourse.

Package Includes:

Luxurious hospitality facility.
Club Enclosure Admission Badge.
Car parking labels (1 per 2 guests).
Morning coffee and biscuits.
Champagne reception.
Complimentary bar. (Draught beers in marquees).
Four course luncheon.
Wines and liqueurs.
Full afternoon tea.
Souvenir racecard.
Racing newspapers.
Closed circuit colour TV.
Tote betting facilities.
Celebrity Tipster. (John Francome in marquees).
Individual guest documentation.
VIP hostess service.

Platinum Marquee Package

Superb and great-value package within luxuriously appointed marquee situated in the hub of the Tented Village, next to the Jazz Band and close to the Parade Ring and Grandstand. Bookings of 2 or more can be made. Private company tables are available for bookings of 8-12 guests. This is a popular and great value facility providing the 'Cheltenham Experience' - it is further enhanced by our celebrity tipster, John Francome, and a selection of draught beers including Guinness.

Package Includes:

Luxurious hospitality facility.
Club Enclosure Admission Badge.
Car parking labels (1 per 2 guests).
Morning coffee and biscuits.
Champagne reception.
Complimentary bar. (Draught beers in marquees).
Four course luncheon.
Wines and liqueurs.
Full afternoon tea.
Souvenir racecard.
Racing newspapers.
Closed circuit colour TV.
Tote betting facilities.
Celebrity Tipster. (John Francome in marquees).
Individual guest documentation.
VIP hostess service.

Gold Marquee Package

This luxurious marquee is situated in the hub of the Tented Village, close to the Parade Ring and Grandstand. This really is an excellent value for money package for those who do not have a large budget.
Bookings of 2 upwards can be made with private company tables available for bookings of 8 - 12 guests. This package includes a Tattersalls admission badge instead of a Club Enclosure badge.

Package Includes:

Luxurious hospitality facility
Tattersalls Admission Badge
Morning coffee and biscuits
Complimentary bar of beers, wines and soft drinks
Four course luncheon
Wines served with lunch
Full afternoon tea
Car park labels (1 per 2 guests)
Souvenir race card
Closed circuit colour TV
Tote betting facilities
Individual guest documentation
Hostess meet and greet

Gold Cup Restaurant

The Gold Cup Restaurant offers the premium dining facility in contemporary surroundings. This resturant is linked to the main grandstand by the Hall of Fame, our own homage to some of the sights, sounds, heroes and heroines of Cheltenham's rich history.

Package Includes:

Club Admission ticket
Car Parking (1 per 2 people)
Official Souvenir Racecard
Table for the day
Morning coffee and biscits on arrival
Champagne Reception
A superb Chef's table luncheon, including wine
Afternoon tea
Complimentary bar including house wine, beers and soft drinks (exc. Champagne)
Racing tipster to highlight the top runners & jockeys
TV racing coverage throughout the day
Floral decorations
Tote betting service
Dedicated hospitality hosts

Orient Express Package

The Cheltenham Gold Cup in the most prestigious day in the British racing calendar, with Denman and Kauto Star competing in their third Gold Cup clash. This fantastic package presents the opportunity to enjoy the match as well as the first class hospitality aboard the historic Northern Belle or British Pullman Orient Express.

Package Includes:
·         Return Travel from London Victoria, Liverpool, Manchester or Crewe
·         A glass of sparkling Bellini on reception
·         Three course brunch
·         Tea and Coffee
·         Coach Transfer to and from Cheltenham Race Course
·         A Guinness Grandstand seat at the Gold Cup
·         Champagne reception back on the train
·         Four course dinner with wine on the return trip

The train from London departs from Victoria at 07:00 and returns at 23:15. The train from Liverpool departs at 08:15 and returns at 22:45. Itinerary timings and packages are subject to change. Full itineraries will be available closer to the event time.