The Betfred Derby Festival
The Derby at Epsom from Wokingham
The Derby at Epsom from Wokingham, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Wokingham: 49 minutes for the 35.5 miles. Dates for 2027: 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. Wokingham had roughly 38,000 residents at the 2021 count. Historic England lists Wokingham's 33, Rose Street at Grade II*. 35 and 35a, Rose Street in Wokingham is Grade II* listed.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Wokingham address, timed to the day's start. At Epsom Downs Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. While you are at the Derby at Epsom, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Wokingham takes 49 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Wokingham is roughly 1 hour, built into the booking.
- Wokingham to Epsom Downs Racecourse49 min, 35.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Epsom Downs Racecourse to Wokingham49 min, 35.6 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.ukWokingham had about 38,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org33, Rose Street, in central Wokingham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk35 and 35a, Rose Street, in central Wokingham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA dress code applies in the Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Derby Day; other enclosures are relaxed.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukAdmission to The Hill is free; picnics are allowed on The Hill, DerbyFest and Upper Tattenham but not in other enclosures.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.ukOnly Queen Elizabeth II Stand and Grandstand ticket holders can access the Parade Ring.
Source: thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Epsom Downs Racecourse from Wokingham?
35.5 miles via the A322, M3 and M25: 49 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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, 49.9 miles from Wokingham; it is in place before your collection time.
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