AEV welcomes Newbury Racecourse to membership

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced its newest member, Newbury Racecourse, one of the UK’s premier racecourses.

Newbury Racecourse, located in Berkshire, hosts 31 racing days each year, including flat races and jump races. As the home of the Coral Gold Cup and Lockinge Stakes, in addition to hosting a variety of meetings and events, the racecourse also has The Lodge and Rocking Horse Nursery on site. The racecourse also has its own on-site train station.

Shaun Hinds, chief executive of Newbury Racecourse, said: “As a former board member and chairman of AEV, I greatly value the benefits that come with being a member of the association. Newbury Racecourse is a globally renowned of racecourses, but also has an ambitious and rapidly growing meetings and events business, there is no better source of support, information, expertise and industry leadership than AEV as our team seeks to enhance our capabilities and reputation as a leading events venue. Source of strength. We are excited to be in 2025. Join AEV in 2019 and add another line to the growing category of venues within our membership.”

Rachel Parker, Director of AEV, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Newbury Racecourse as a member of AEV. I am sure they will benefit from our collaborative approach and shared best practice. I look forward to working with Sean again in our association. Providing perspective on venue management policy as well as the latest trends and technology, I’m excited to see what the Newbury team brings to our community.”