The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Hampstead
Hampstead to the Derby at Epsom: collected at home, set down at the gates. Clear-road time from Hampstead: 1 hour 3 minutes for the 45.7 miles. Diary note: 4–5 June 2027. The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course. The first Derby was run in 1780. With about 49,000 residents, Hampstead is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Hampstead's nearest station by road is Hampstead Heath (HDH), 3 minutes away. Hampstead is in Greater London.
How the day runs
In Hampstead, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Hampstead is 22.9 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 58.8 miles from Hampstead.
- Hampstead to Epsom Downs Racecourse1 hr 3 min, 45.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Hampstead1 hr 2 min, 22.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Derby is run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards on an undulating course.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe first Derby was run in 1780.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukHampstead had about 49,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hampstead by road is Hampstead Heath (HDH), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgHampstead is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukCash is not accepted on the racecourse except for betting with bookmakers.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hampstead for the Derby at Epsom?
1 hour 3 minutes and 45.7 miles in clear traffic via the A406, M4 and M25; allow more on the day.
Is there a dress code at the Derby at Epsom?
A dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 58.8 miles from Hampstead; it is in place before your collection time.
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