The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Reigate
Bound for the Derby at Epsom, starting in Reigate. Allow 18 minutes via the A217, B2221 and B290, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 4–5 June 2027. The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June. The Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day. One Reigate landmark is Reigate Priory, listed Grade I. 15 and 15a, Bell Street in Reigate is Grade II* listed. For Reigate, the county is Surrey.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Reigate in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Home to Reigate is 19 minutes once the event traffic clears. Positioning from Oxford to Reigate is 1 hour 18 minutes, built into the booking.
- Reigate to Epsom Downs Racecourse18 min, 7.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Reigate19 min, 8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The race traditionally takes place on the first Saturday in June.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe Group 1 Coolmore Coronation Cup is also run on Derby Day.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukReigate Priory, in central Reigate, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk15 and 15a, Bell Street, in central Reigate, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukReigate is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukThe 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Reigate for the Derby at Epsom?
18 minutes and 7.9 miles in clear traffic via the A217, B2221 and B290; 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, 74.9 miles from Reigate; it is in place before your collection time.
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