Conferences
Rooms built for every kind of day
Six flexible function rooms - from a ten seat board meeting to a 280-delegate conference - all under one roof, two miles from the M5.
The premier conference centre in the South-West
A scenic, distraction-free alternative to the city
Set in the heart of the Somerset countryside, Taunton Racecourse pairs panoramic views across the course to the Blackdown Hills with the kind of facilities a serious business event needs. Whether you're planning a training day, a board meeting or a full-scale conference, our spaces adapt to your brief.
Every room comes backed by top-class in-house catering, virtual conferencing system, free on-site parking for more than 1,500 cars and a team that understands exactly what a smooth-running day takes.
Our spaces
Six flexible function rooms accommodating boardroom sessions through to large-scale conferences. AV, catering and parking all on-site.
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Up to 280 guests
Paddock Gallery
A bright, contemporary room above the paddock.
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Up to 120 guests
Orchard Restaurant
Bright, Spacious, Fully Equipped
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Up to 100 guests
Owners & Trainers
Mid-size & versatile
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Up to 120 guests
Winning Post
Trackside, intimate, with a professional feel
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Up to 150 guests
Staplemead Suites
A versatile space - flooded with natural light.
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Up to 40 guests
Directors Box
A stylish and intimate meeting place.
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Scale and logistics
300
Single-room capacity
1,000 +
Multi-room capacity
1,500 +
Free on-site parking spaces
135 +
Total acres
Everything under one roof
The details that keep a conference day running - and your delegates focused.
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Virtual conferencing system
An integrated microphone and speaker system with full-room coverage and Microphone Mist™ playback. Stream sessions to delegates who can't be in the room, with two-way communication so everyone takes part.
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Multiple break-out rooms
Highly professional additional space with blackout facilities, ready for syndicate work, smaller sessions or quiet rooms alongside your main suite.
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Free on-site parking
In excess of 1,500 parking spaces, on site and free, year-round - no city-centre parking charges, no hunting for a space before you start.
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Strategic location
Just two miles from M5 Junction 25 and Taunton Train Station - 1 hour 40 minutes from London Paddington - and well signposted from both the motorway and town centre.
Good to know
Conference questions
The things conference organisers ask us most. Anything else, just get in touch.
How many delegates can you hold?
Our largest single room seats up to 280 delegates theatre-style, while smaller rooms suit board meetings from six people upwards. Across multiple rooms we can accommodate gatherings of more than 1,000.
Is catering available?
Yes - top-class, flexible in-house catering at affordable prices, from working lunches and refreshment breaks through to full banquets. We'll tailor the menu to your day and your budget.
What about parking and access?
There are more than 1,500 free parking spaces on site, year-round. We're two miles from M5 Junction 25 and minutes from Taunton Train Station, with clear signage from both the motorway and the town centre.
Can I visit before booking?
Absolutely. We host year-round site visits for conference bookings so you can experience the venue in person. Contact our team to arrange a convenient time.
How flexible are the hire periods?
Very. We offer flexible venue-hire periods to fit half-day sessions, full days and multi-day residentials. Tell us what you're planning and we'll match the space and timings to your brief.