The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Shipston-on-Stour
The Cheltenham Festival, with the car from Shipston-on-Stour. Clear-road time from Shipston-on-Stour: 57 minutes for the 34.0 miles. The 2027 dates are 16–19 March 2027. Cheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing. Church of St Martin, 0.6 miles from Shipston-on-Stour's centre, holds a Grade II* listing. Moreton-in-Marsh station dates from 1853. Around 5,800 people live in Shipston-on-Stour.
How the day runs
In Shipston-on-Stour, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. 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 Shipston-on-Stour is 34.0 miles, 57 minutes plus the exit queue. From the Oxford base, Shipston-on-Stour is 33.2 miles and 59 minutes via the A34 and A44.
- Shipston-on-Stour to Cheltenham Racecourse57 min, 34 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Shipston-on-Stour57 min, 34 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukChurch of St Martin, 0.6 miles out from central Shipston-on-Stour, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukMoreton-in-Marsh station opened in 1853.
Source: wikidata.orgShipston-on-Stour has a population of about 5,800.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
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.ukThe racecourse runs what it calls the UK's busiest temporary airfield, handling around 400 helicopter flights in Festival week.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Shipston-on-Stour for the Cheltenham Festival?
57 minutes and 34.0 miles in clear traffic via the B4035, A429 and A40; 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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