The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Fairford
Leaving Fairford for the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Racecourse is 54 minutes from Fairford (26.6 miles) via the A417, A436 and A435. The 2027 dates are 16–19 March 2027. The Orchard, an area for Club Enclosure ticket holders, is billed as a first in British racing. Cheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing. For rail, Kemble (KEM) is the nearest stop, about 26 minutes' drive. Kemble station dates from 1882. Fairford is a Gloucestershire town.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Fairford. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. After the day, it is 53 minutes back to Fairford. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Fairford takes 54 minutes.
- Fairford to Cheltenham Racecourse54 min, 26.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Fairford53 min, 26.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Orchard, an area for Club Enclosure ticket holders, is billed as a first in British racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Fairford by road is Kemble (KEM), about 26 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgKemble station opened in 1882.
Source: wikidata.orgFairford is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBristol Airport is about 72 minutes away by road (53.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgFour days and 28 races in total.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Fairford?
26.6 miles via the A417, A436 and A435: 54 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
16–19 March 2027.
Is there a dress code at the Cheltenham Festival?
No formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
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