The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Royal Wootton Bassett
The Cheltenham Festival from Royal Wootton Bassett, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Royal Wootton Bassett: 1 hour 6 minutes for the 33.2 miles. The 2027 dates are 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 Royal Wootton Bassett's listed buildings is Church of St Bartholomew and All Saints (Grade II*). Mr Bevirs's Office in Royal Wootton Bassett is Grade II* listed. Royal Wootton Bassett is a market town.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Royal Wootton Bassett in good time for the gates. At Cheltenham Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Royal Wootton Bassett is 34.0 miles, 1 hour 6 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, roughly 1 hour from Royal Wootton Bassett via the A34, M4 and A3102.
- Royal Wootton Bassett to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr 6 min, 33.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Royal Wootton Bassett1 hr 6 min, 34 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 Bartholomew and All Saints, in central Royal Wootton Bassett, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukMr Bevirs's Office, in central Royal Wootton Bassett, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRoyal Wootton Bassett is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Cheltenham Spa (CNM), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Royal Wootton Bassett?
33.2 miles via the B4553, A419 and A417: 1 hour 6 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 51.7 miles from Royal Wootton Bassett; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
16–19 March 2027.
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