The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Coleford
The Cheltenham Festival, with the car from Coleford. Cheltenham Racecourse is 57 minutes from Coleford (29.7 miles) via the B4028, A4136 and A40. Diary note: 16–19 March 2027. Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire is Coleford's county. Some 9,300 people call Coleford home. Lydney station dates from 1851.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Coleford. At Cheltenham Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Coleford is 29.8 miles away for the trip home. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 57 minutes from Coleford.
- Coleford to Cheltenham Racecourse57 min, 29.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Coleford58 min, 29.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgColeford is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgColeford had about 9,300 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgLydney station opened in 1851.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukDays are themed Champion Day, Style/Ladies Wednesday, St Patrick's Thursday and Gold Cup Day, which closes the meeting.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukPublic enclosures are Club, Tattersalls and Best Mate; Club ticket holders can also use Tattersalls areas.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Best Mate Enclosure sits opposite the main grandstand beside the finish line.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Coleford?
29.7 miles via the B4028, A4136 and A40: 57 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at the Cheltenham Festival?
No formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.3 miles from Coleford; it is in place before your collection time.
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