Premium Grandstand & Bleacher Seating for The Jockey Club
The Betfred Derby Festival is one of Britain’s most prestigious sporting occasions, attracting world-class racing, distinguished guests, and an international audience. In 2026, the event was attended by His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, placing even greater emphasis on presentation, safety, and the visitor experience.
Event & Media Structures Ltd was proud to work directly for The Jockey Club, delivering bespoke temporary grandstand and bleacher seating areas that complemented the premium surroundings of Epsom Downs Racecourse.
The Brief
The Jockey Club required additional spectator seating that would integrate seamlessly with the existing venue while maintaining a high-end appearance appropriate for one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar.
The structures needed to provide safe and comfortable viewing areas, excellent accessibility, and a finish that reflected the premium nature of the event.
Our Solution
Using the versatility of the Layher system, our team designed, installed, and dismantled a series of bespoke bleacher and grandstand seating areas tailored to the available space and event requirements.
The installation incorporated:
- Layher modular grandstand structures
- Bench seating terraces
- Wide access routes and stairways
- Premium glass handrail systems
- High-quality spectator viewing areas
- Professional installation and dismantling
The project included multiple terrace configurations designed specifically for the venue, together with additional structural cladding elements to achieve the required finished appearance.
Combining Safety with Presentation
Temporary seating should never look temporary.
One of the defining features of this installation was the use of our glass handrail system, providing a clean, modern aesthetic while maintaining excellent visibility for spectators. The transparent barriers create an open feel and enhance the overall presentation compared with conventional temporary guardrails.
Combined with the precision of the Layher system, the finished structures blended naturally into the surrounding architecture of the racecourse.
Delivering for a World-Class Event
Events of this calibre operate to strict programmes where every contractor must deliver on time and to exacting standards.
Our team worked efficiently within a live event environment, coordinating installation to ensure the seating areas were ready for spectators while maintaining the high levels of safety and professionalism expected by The Jockey Club.
Whether supporting major sporting events, hospitality environments, or public gatherings, our focus remains the same: delivering reliable temporary infrastructure without compromising on quality or appearance.
Engineering Better Spectator Experiences
At Event & Media Structures, we believe temporary structures should enhance the experience as much as they support it.
Projects such as the 2026 Epsom Derby Festival demonstrate how modern modular systems, thoughtful design, and attention to detail can create premium spectator environments that are safe, attractive, and built to perform when it matters most.
