Given the line of work we are in, you are very likely to see us at one or two sports events. In the coming months and years you are also likely to see us some slightly different events too, namely tradeshows and exhibitions.

We want to get out and about to meet current customers and potential new customers face-to-face to talk about all the fantastic events that Pantheon Hospitality can get you along to.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been busy behind the scenes creating some lovely new pieces of marketing material to ensure we’re ready to hit the road, including; roller banners, leaflets, corporate brochures and a calendar of events. 

We look forward to seeing you at an exhibition soon.

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Horse racing in England is a timeless tradition that seamlessly blends sport, glamour, and excitement.

Throughout the racing calendar, several prestigious meetings stand out as the epitome of this thrilling equestrian spectacle. From the iconic Cheltenham Festival to the historic Grand National, each event carries its own unique charm and attracts horse racing enthusiasts from around the world. In this blog, we will delve into the highlights of the main horse racing meetings in England, exploring the rich history, the electrifying atmosphere, and the unparalleled benefits of experiencing these events through corporate hospitality.

The clocks go forward this weekend meaning summertime is nearly here – Hurray!

One less hour in bed though – Booooooooo!

But, this also means loads of fantastic summer sporting events to look forward to – Hurray!

With the Australian tennis open now in full swing, the first major sporting event of the year signals the start of another year of unbeatable annual sporting events.

In the UK we are really spoiled for choice with a huge range of extremely popular events that happen at pretty much the same time every year. Events that have companies enjoying corporately hospitality with their valued guests year on year.

Think of the upcoming Six Nations which starts of the 4^th February, quickly followed by the Cheltenham Festival in March. An event that attracted record numbers last year (280,627 to be exact). Just over three weeks after the Cheltenham Gold Cup Day the world’s greatest steeplechase, The Grand National will be run again at Aintree.

Moving on to the summer months, we have ever popular annual events such as the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot, Wimbledon and the British Grand Prix, events which always draw huge crowds each year.

All of the events mentioned are fantastic sporting occasions providing some of the finest corporate hospitality in the country. If you haven’t been to any of them yet, then it’s time to start ticking off that list!

January is such a dreary month, isn’t it?

The highs of the Christmas period already seem a lifetime ago as the reality of being back in the throws of the Monday-Friday, business as usual life takes hold. However, January is also the perfect month to just kick back and relax of an evening or weekend as there really is very little else going on. Dry January, anyone?

For those that love sport, and to some extent, even if you don’t, there are a huge number of superb sports documentaries available to stream on various platforms (most for free). So, the next time you’re sat in front of the TV wondering what to watch next, have a look at our top five picks of sport documentaries.

The Ashes series returns to England in 2023. This is one sporting event that needs no introduction.

The five-test Ashes series will take place in June and July next year, as England bid to hit back against Australia at home. Ben Stokes will lead England for the first time in an Ashes series, with the hosts looking to regain the urn for the first time since 2015.

But what exactly is the Ashes, and why does it have its name?

On the morning of Sunday, October 30^th, Brits will get an extra hour in bed after the clocks change at 2am. This marks the end of British Summer Time (BST), meaning the UK will return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - the standard time zone against which all others are set. But while the nation looks forward to a welcome lie-in, we must also brace for shorter days and longer, colder nights, as winter approaches once more.

Things aren’t all doom and gloom though, as there are a whole host of fantastic events to look forward to during the autumn and winter months!

Autumn Rugby Internationals

With Scotland, Wales and England testing themselves against the visiting Southern Hemisphere sides once again during this year’s Autumn Internationals, join us to witness the action as they prepare for the upcoming Six Nations. Combine superb fine dining experiences and exclusive seats offering some of the best views of the action at some of the best stadiums in the northern hemisphere.

Coral Gold Cup Meeting – Newbury Racecourse

To make sure your corporate hospitality event is a roaring success, we have put together 6 tips as a starting point that will help make sure your guests have an amazing experience, whilst you can ensure your company reaps the desired commercial benefits.

WHAT IS CORPORATE HOSPITALITY?

Corporate hospitality generally means inviting key individuals within existing clients, potential clients, or suppliers to a popular sports or music event as a special guest, so they experience the event from a highly sought-after location e.g. Private Box or VIP Restaurant. This can be the perfect way to build real relationships with people and bond over some shared passions. Who doesn’t get excited watching their favourite sports team? Even those with zero interest in sport can’t help but get swept away with the excitement and atmosphere at events like Royal Ascot or the British Grand Prix.

Today is the day that a lot of football fans have been looking forward to – the release of the 2022/23 Premier League fixtures.

The new Premier League season will kick off on a Friday night with Crystal Palace taking on Arsenal on 5th August.

Championship winners Fulham begin their Premier League season at home to Liverpool in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday 6th August, while newly promoted Bournemouth host Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest (back in top-flight football for the first time since 1999) travel to Newcastle in the 3pm kick-offs.

Aintree Racecourse is known to millions worldwide as the home of the Randox Health Grand National – The World’s Greatest Steeplechase.

In early April each year, the world and its media descend upon Aintree Racecourse for three of the biggest days in the British sporting and social calendar.

The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England. First run in 1839 (won by a horse called Lottery) it is a handicap steeplechase over 4 miles 514 yards (6.907 km) with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps. It is the most valuable jump race in Europe and is an event that is prominent in British culture.

The course over which the race is run features much larger fences than those found on conventional National Hunt tracks. Many of these, particularly Becher’s Brook, The Chair and the Canal Turn, have become famous in their own right and, combined with the distance of the event, create what has been called “the ultimate test of horse and rider”.

No matter whether you’re a seasoned racing fan who travels the country following your favourite horses, or someone who tunes in on TV just once a year, the Grand National is the race the world stops to watch.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals was made this morning, and this is where the competition really starts to get serious with all 8 teams believing they are in with a shout to win the trophy.

There are still 3 English clubs involved in the competition, with Manchester United exiting in the last round after being beaten 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico Madrid.

Below is the draw for the Quarter Finals.

The new Formula One season is nearly upon us. It doesn’t seem that long ago that Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap in Abu Dhabi to win his first F1 title. Verstappen and Hamilton will surely be the focus again this season, but both McLaren and Ferrari will be worth keeping an eye on as they look to close the gap.

A 23-race calendar begins in Bahrain on 18^th March and also sees the return of hosts Canada, Japan and Australia who return to the schedule after missing out on the last two seasons due to Covid-19.

New Changes

Formula 1 cars will look completely different to older models as a new generation of machines is born. This is the culmination of more than four years work to try an improve the opportunities for overtaking following a major overhaul of aerodynamics.

You should never mix business with pleasure, or so they say. At Pantheon Hospitality we would politely disagree as we happen to believe it can work rather well. In fact, we are redefining the art of mixing business with pleasure.

Quite often there is nothing better than attending a big sport or music event with business clients and experiencing it in style in a corporate hospitality area. And the UK is spoilt for choice when it comes to major sporting and music events. Every year fans can enjoy high-profile events such as Wimbledon, the British Grand Prix, Epsom Derby Festival, Royal Ascot, in addition to regular Premier League football, international cricket, Six Nations rugby, world-class music venues and some of the most well-known music festivals.

Does entertaining clients work?

Entertaining clients at the sort of events mentioned above can be the perfect way to build real relationships with people and bond over some shared passions.

Who doesn’t get excited watching their favourite sports team? Even those with zero interest in sport can’t help but get swept away with the excitement and atmosphere at events like Royal Ascot or the British Grand Prix.

The biggest fixture in the jump racing calendar is not far away. The Cheltenham Festival pits the best horses against each other across four fantastic days at the iconic Cotswold venue.

There are 28 races in total with the very best jockeys and trainers from Britain and Ireland in action. Day one kicks off with four Grade 1 races, headlined by the Champion Hurdle, while Wednesday's action features the Champion Chase. The Stayers' Hurdle and Ryanair Chase take centre stage on Thursday before the Festival reaches its climax with the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day.

The Cheltenham Festival takes place at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire. This year, the Cheltenham Festival runs between Tuesday 15^th and Friday 18^th March, with seven races each day.

Last year the meeting was held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions, but usually more than 250,000 attend across the four days.

Pantheon Hospitality are delighted to be finally welcoming guests back into the corporate hospitality areas at the Cheltenham Festival for what is always one of the highlights of the sporting calendar.

Now we are through the dreary month of January and with February already rushing by, we can begin to look forward to what events are in store for the spring and summer months of 2022. With a bit of luck, this will be the year when all events fully go ahead as planned with no disruption from Covid-19, and people can go back to experiencing some of the fantastic sporting and music events that the UK has to offer.

If 2022 is to be the year when we can all start to enjoy ourselves again, what event would you like to go to?

Below is our pick of some of the best events coming up over the next six months.

March

Six Nations Rugby

With this years Six Nations Championship coming to its conclusion this month, who will come out on top? Will it be England’s year?