Open day for weddings at Exeter Racecourse in August

Exeter Racecourse’s stunning River Room will be transformed into a wedding breakfast for 40 guests for two weeks during August, enabling brides-to-be to get a taste of what it would be like to have a wedding on Haldon Hill.  

The room will be fully laid out with cutlery, crockery and glassware plus chair covers, swags, table decorations and lighting to give the wedding party some ideas for their big day.   

The open weeks are in conjunction with Cover Cupboard who have their unit at the racecourse.

The room, with breathtaking views across the racecourse, will be open from 9am until 5pm every day from August 19–30, allowing people to pop in when they like and see for themselves what a special place the racecourse is.  

The racecourse is closed Bank Holiday Monday and weekends, but it can offer viewing for appointments. 

The Haldon Stand has been approved for civil ceremonies, which means the wedding ceremony and breakfast can all take place in one venue.

Michelle Thomas, who co-ordinates the weddings, said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to come along to the racecourse and see just what we can do. 

"We have such a beautiful venue with fantastic views and plenty of free car parking and therefore a viewing is highly recommended.

“We offer first class facilities, excellent service and an idyllic setting which makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs.”

Anyone wishing to visit can either call into the racecourse or give the racecourse a call and speak to Michelle or Jess to arrange a suitable time. The Cover Cupboard can be contacted on 077537 42529 (Ann or Sarah)

For more information, call Exeter Racecourse on 01392 832599.