Chester Racecourse

Premium Hospitality Boxes

When we met the Chester Racecourse team, they shared a clear and exciting vision: reimagine their practical but uninspired hospitality boxes into spaces with real character. While functional, the existing suites lacked a sense of atmosphere.

They were blank canvases ready to be brought to life.

A directors lounge at Ipswich stadium with views to the pitch, showcasing interior design, furniture and bar
A new look for Chester Racecourse

The team wanted interiors that felt unmistakably Chester - rooted in the city’s racing heritage but with a contemporary edge. These spaces also needed to be highly functional, comfortably hosting 24–30 guests across a range of uses, from race day thrills to corporate entertaining.

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Full Turnkey
Hospitality
Stadia
location
Chester, Chester Racecourse
project size
70 SQM
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Stadia
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Colour-drenching became a defining feature of the design. Inspired by Chester’s bold new branding, we leaned into rich reds and deep greens, balancing them with walnut accents for warmth and depth.

From bespoke joinery with reeded panelling to layered decorative lighting, we made sure each hospitality box felt premium and personal. Brass finishes add a refined touch, while integrated digital screens allow content to shift seamlessly between race-day data, artwork and live sport.

A premium bar with fine details designed by Layrd interior design firm
Bright & Bold

Racing heritage meets contemporary comfort in bold, colour-drenched spaces designed for every occasion.

A view of the Gamechanger suite at Ipswich stadium  designed by Layrd commercial interior design

    Named after racecourse icons, The Lily Agnes Suite and The Watergate Suite, the spaces honour local heritage while feeling future-focused

Thoughtful space planning ensures natural flow between bar and dining zones, and sustainable choices were woven throughout the build, including Interface flooring, real planting and eco-conscious fabrics.

Interior design suite for the directors at Ipswich stadium Furniture and styling on the tables by Designers Touch
Towels designed by Designers Touch for the Gamechager suite at Ipswich stadium
Emily Batten, Head of Stadia Design, Layrd Design

We loved working on this project because it was all about finding that perfect balance. These spaces needed to feel like they belonged at Chester - somewhere you'd expect to find at a racecourse with such incredible history - but they also had to feel fresh and exciting for today's guests.

Each box ended up with its own personality, which creates this lovely sense of discovery and exclusivity. Getting that mix of heritage and contemporary design just right was the real challenge, but that's exactly what makes these spaces feel both special and timeless.

Directors Lounge at Ipswich Stadium ITFC designed by Layrd interior designers
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