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Grandstand Boxes
Grandstand Boxes Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
There are as many as 43 Grandstand Boxes at Aintree Racecourse, available in most stands and with varying capacities. Private viewing boxes are an intimate and prestigious way to entertain valued customers. However, not many boxes become available for the Grand National Meeting, as repeat bookings and annual membership tend to leave only a few available.
Location
There are boxes for hire in four of the five permanent Grandstands, all of which have private balconies with elevated views of the finishing straight and winning post.
- Princess Royal Stand (3rd Floor) – 14 Boxes x 16 guests each (Merryman Boxes)
- Queen Mother Stand (1st & 3rd Floor) – 17 Boxes x 20 guests each (Devonloch & Monaveen Boxes)
- Earl of Derby Stand (4th Floor) – 6 Boxes x 20 guests each (Earl of Derby Boxes)
- Lord Sefton Stand (4th Floor) – 6 Boxes x 20 guests each (Lord Sefton Boxes)
Facility/Décor
The boxes vary in décor from traditional to modern, depending on when the relevant Grandstand was built. There will usually be 2 x round tables (in boxes to seat 20 guests).
Private Boxes
Private boxes are available for 10 to 72 guests, as some of the boxes are interconnecting, which can be opened up for large groups.
Admission
Premier Course Admission is included, with access through a VIP entrance.
Catering
There is a canapés reception followed by a 4-course luncheon. Later traditional Afternoon Tea is served.
Table setting within a box
Drinks
There is a Champagne reception served on arrival, and the bar is complimentary to include premium wines, beer, liqueurs & soft drinks. Champagne is also served with Afternoon Tea, other than that additional Champagne is an extra cost.
Service
Service is left to the waiting staff. There is not a hostess service, however, the caterers allocate some of their best staff to this facility to ensure a high service level is maintained.
Entertainment
There is no racing tipster included in the boxes.
Audio-Visual
There is a TV monitor in each box.
Car Parking
Car parking close to the Aintree Grandstands is extremely limited, so for the Executive Boxes Aintree has included car parking with chauffeur transfers to get closer to the Grandstands, which is a nice touch.
Extras
A Racecard is included, there are Tote betting facilities available, and there is an Executive gift for each guest.
Ratings
Understand our scoring
81 / 100
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| Total | 81/100 |
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
