Minster Suite at Southwell

Who it suits

• A corporate or private group of 80 to 240 guests seeking a dedicated room.
• Hosts wanting a balcony and view of the racing as part of a private event.
• Groups arranging catering and room details directly with the racecourse.

Ticket prices

The racecourse gives a capacity of 80 to 240 guests but publishes no public 2026 per-person or on-the-day price for this suite. Contact its hospitality sales team for an event-specific quote.

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Where your ticket takes you

• Use of the Minster Suite for the agreed private booking.
• A first-floor balcony with racecourse views, as described by the venue.
• Hospitality access is arranged for the specific event; confirm what public areas and racing access are included in your booking.
• Food and drink are arranged as part of the event package rather than a standard public ticket.

Not included

• A walk-up public ticket or fixed restaurant package; the suite is advertised for private functions.
• Automatic access to public areas or hospitality services beyond those agreed in the booking.

The view

The Minster Suite is on the first floor and has a balcony overlooking the racecourse. The map groups it with other hospitality rooms served by lift access. Its booking page describes a private-function venue rather than a standard public enclosure, so ask the racecourse which views and areas are available for the particular raceday function.

Food and drink

Catering is arranged with the private event booking.

Facilities

Dress code

Southwell recommends a smarter style in hospitality, such as smart jeans or tailored shorts and a collared shirt for gentlemen. Sporting team shirts and offensive fancy dress are not permitted. The Minster Suite page does not set a separate dress code, so confirm any event-specific rules with the organiser.

Getting in

The map identifies a hospitality entrance and lift access to the Minster Suite. This is a private booking, so follow the access instructions issued by the racecourse or event organiser. Ticketing, gate times, food rules and any bag policy depend on the event and are not listed as standard Minster Suite terms.

Accessibility

A lift serves the first floor and the access page identifies an accessible toilet by the first-floor restaurant. The racecourse also has accessible parking and viewing ramps in public areas. Ask about the suite entrance, balcony access and seating before confirming an event; the public page does not describe every detail of the suite itself. Personal assistants receive free race admission with proof of need where a race ticket is part of the booking.

Full accessibility guide for Southwell

Children and families

The general racecourse policy is free admission for under-18s with an adult, up to three children per adult, subject to fixture exclusions. The Minster Suite is a private event space and the racecourse does not publish an event-specific child rate or meal policy; confirm this with the booking team.

Tips

• Treat this as a private-group venue rather than a standard restaurant ticket; the published minimum group size is 80.
• Ask for a written package breakdown covering racing admission, catering, bar service and public-area access.
• Confirm lift access and whether the balcony itself is accessible if anyone in the group has mobility needs.
• Get the event-specific entry and timing instructions from the racecourse before travel.

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