The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Shirley
A chauffeured day at the Cheltenham Festival, leaving from Shirley. Clear-road time from Shirley: roughly 1 hour for the 53.4 miles. In 2027 it runs 16–19 March 2027. The Orchard, an area for Club Enclosure ticket holders, is billed as a first in British racing. Cheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing. Shirley is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 36,000 at the last figure. Shirley is some 145 m above sea level. Shirley sits in West Midlands.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Shirley in good time for the gates. Set-down at Cheltenham Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Shirley is 53.6 miles away for the trip home. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 10 minutes from Shirley.
- Shirley to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr, 53.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Shirley1 hr, 53.6 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.ukCheltenham describes itself as the Home of Jump Racing.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukShirley has a population of about 36,000.
Source: wikidata.orgShirley stands about 145 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgShirley is in West Midlands.
Source: wikidata.orgNo formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
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 Shirley for the Cheltenham Festival?
Roughly 1 hour and 53.4 miles in clear traffic via the A34, M42 and M5; allow more on the day.
Is there a dress code at the Cheltenham Festival?
No formal dress code, though many racegoers choose to dress up for the Festival.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 65.1 miles from Shirley; it is in place before your collection time.
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