The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Mitcheldean
The Cheltenham Festival from Mitcheldean, by chauffeur. Cheltenham Racecourse is 42 minutes from Mitcheldean (21.6 miles) via the A4136, A40 and A435. In 2027 it runs 16–19 March 2027. Public enclosures are Club, Tattersalls and Best Mate; Club ticket holders can also use Tattersalls areas. The Best Mate Enclosure sits opposite the main grandstand beside the finish line. Among Mitcheldean's listed buildings is Church of St Michael and All Angels (Grade I). The station at Gloucester opened in 1840. Mitcheldean is a small place of under 5,000 people, about 2,800 at the last figure.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Mitcheldean. Set-down at Cheltenham Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Mitcheldean takes 42 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 41 minutes from Mitcheldean via the B4044, A40 and A4136.
- Mitcheldean to Cheltenham Racecourse42 min, 21.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Mitcheldean42 min, 21.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Public 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.ukChurch of St Michael and All Angels, in central Mitcheldean, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGloucester station opened in 1840.
Source: wikidata.orgMitcheldean had about 2,800 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukBirmingham Airport is about 69 minutes away by road (58.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgBristol Airport is about 72 minutes away by road (53.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Mitcheldean for the Cheltenham Festival?
42 minutes and 21.6 miles in clear traffic via the A4136, A40 and A435; allow more 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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