The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Royal Leamington Spa
Leaving Royal Leamington Spa for the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Racecourse is 1 hour 7 minutes from Royal Leamington Spa (43.5 miles) via the A452, A46 and A435. It comes round again 16–19 March 2027. The Orchard, an area for Club Enclosure ticket holders, is billed as a first in British racing. Royal Leamington Spa is the county town of Warwickshire. Leamington Real Tennis Club in Royal Leamington Spa is Grade II* listed. Leamington Spa station dates from 1852.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Royal Leamington Spa. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. After the day, it is 1 hour 7 minutes back to Royal Leamington Spa. From the Oxford base, Royal Leamington Spa is 50.6 miles and 58 minutes via the A34 and M40.
- Royal Leamington Spa to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr 7 min, 43.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Royal Leamington Spa1 hr 7 min, 43.5 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.ukRoyal Leamington Spa is the county town of Warwick.
Source: wikidata.orgLeamington Real Tennis Club, in central Royal Leamington Spa, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLeamington Spa station opened in 1852.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCheltenham Racecourse lies in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Cheltenham Spa (About a 30-40 minute walk; dedicated Stagecoach festival shuttle bus from the station; no ATM at the station).
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Royal Leamington Spa for the Cheltenham Festival?
1 hour 7 minutes and 43.5 miles in clear traffic via the A452, A46 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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