The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Lydney
A chauffeured day at the Cheltenham Festival, leaving from Lydney. Cheltenham Racecourse is 53 minutes from Lydney (29.0 miles) via the A48, A40 and A435. Dates for 2027: 16–19 March 2027. Cheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire. Lydney sits in Gloucestershire. Historic England lists Church of St Mary, 0.4 miles from Lydney's centre, at Grade I. Lydney's nearest station by road is Lydney (LYD), 5 minutes away.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Lydney. At Cheltenham Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. While you are at the Cheltenham Festival, the car is parked up close by. Lydney is 29.0 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 52 minutes from Lydney via the B4044, A40 and A48.
- Lydney to Cheltenham Racecourse53 min, 29 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Lydney53 min, 29 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.orgLydney is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Mary, 0.4 miles out from central Lydney, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Lydney by road is Lydney (LYD), about 5 minutes' drive.
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 Lydney?
29.0 miles via the A48, A40 and A435: 53 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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