The Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival from Warwick
A chauffeured day at the Cheltenham Festival, leaving from Warwick. Cheltenham Racecourse is roughly 1 hour from Warwick (41.1 miles) via the A425, A46 and A435. The Cheltenham Festival returns 16–19 March 2027. Days are themed Champion Day, Style/Ladies Wednesday, St Patrick's Thursday and Gold Cup Day, which closes the meeting. Warwick sits in Warwickshire. Historic England lists Warwick's Shire Hall at Grade I. Around 32,000 people live in Warwick (2021 figure).
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Warwick address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Warwick. The car sets out from Oxford, 49.9 miles from Warwick.
- Warwick to Cheltenham Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 41.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Cheltenham Racecourse to Warwick1 hr 2 min, 40.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Days are themed Champion Day, Style/Ladies Wednesday, St Patrick's Thursday and Gold Cup Day, which closes the meeting.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukWarwick is in Warwickshire.
Source: wikidata.orgShire Hall, in central Warwick, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWarwick had about 32,000 residents in 2021.
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
How many miles is Cheltenham Racecourse from Warwick?
41.1 miles via the A425, A46 and A435: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 49.9 miles from Warwick; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Cheltenham Festival in 2027?
16–19 March 2027.
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