The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Hogarth's Hotel
A chauffeured day at the Cheltenham Festival, starting from Hogarth's Hotel. From Hogarth's Hotel in Solihull, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. It stands on Four Ashes Road, B93 8QE. Widney Manor station is 9 minutes away by car. 52.2 miles separate Hogarth's Hotel from Cheltenham Racecourse: about an hour on the M42, M5 and A4019. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 71 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 16–19 March. Bristol Airport is about 72 minutes away by road (53.4 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Hogarth's Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. From there it is the M42, M5 and A4019 to Cheltenham Racecourse. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Drivers follow festival signage to a dedicated Pick up & Drop off car park and are asked not to use local roads or driveways. Hackney carriages use a signed point on the racecourse main drive; private hire follows pick-up/drop-off signs. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Home to Hogarth's Hotel is about an hour once clear of the venue traffic.
- Hogarth's Hotel to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr 1 min, 52.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Hogarth's Hotel1 hr 2 min, 52.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Bristol Airport is about 72 minutes away by road (53.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgDrivers follow festival signage to a dedicated Pick up & Drop off car park and are asked not to use local roads or driveways. Hackney carriages use a signed point on the racecourse main drive; private hire follows pick-up/drop-off signs.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHogarth's Hotel is on Four Ashes Road, B93 8QE.
Source: openstreetmap.orgHogarth's Hotel is in Solihull, West Midlands.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hogarth's Hotel by road is Widney Manor (WMR), about 9 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGates open at 10:30 on each of the four days, with a preview show in the Parade Ring at 12:25.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukPublic enclosures are Club, Tattersalls and Best Mate; Club ticket holders can also use Tattersalls areas.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Hogarth's Hotel to the Cheltenham Festival?
About an hour and 52.2 miles in clear traffic, via the M42, M5 and A4019; allow 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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