Wedding venue inspiration - Sporting venues

Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows

Haydock Park Racecourse is a renowned sporting, weddings and events venue and is well versed in hosting spectacular events. The suites here can accommodate everything from small, intimate weddings to large celebrations. Alongside the exceptional planning and detail, which goes into every wedding, the views across the 127 acres of beautiful parkland make the venue a truly romantic setting. Location will be a key consideration for you if you want to spend W-day surrounded by your nearest and dearest, so it's good to know that this venue is located just one mile from junction 23 of the M6 and is easily reached from Liverpool, Manchester and Wigan.

Chester Racecourse, Chester

Flanked by the River Dee, wedding venue Chester Racecourse is nestled on the edge of Chester's city walls. A picturesque setting rich in heritage, it's set in thirty acres of breathtaking space. The racecourse's iconic façade is complemented with contemporary interiors and surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns. The talented team of caterers at Horseradish will work collaboratively with you to deliver an indulgent menu for your guests and in the past have provided everything from Bloody Mary bars and lavish barbecue hog roasts to seaside-style fish and chips.

Houghwood Golf, St Helens

Houghwood is a wedding venue beautifully situated with panoramic views over the Lancashire Plain and Welsh Hills. There are plenty of stunning backdrops for your photographs too, both overlooking the course and by the lake. The sweeping drive through the golf course leads to the stone-built clubhouse complete with terrace and colourful mature shrubbery framing the 18th green, where the red carpet will literally be rolled out for you as you're welcomed with a glass of champagne.