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Chauffeur to Leicester Racecourse
Leicester Racecourse stages flat and jumps racing. Oval course of about 1¾ miles with a straight seven-furlong course joining 4½ furlongs from the post. Founded in 1773 at Victoria Park; the first meeting at the present Oadby site was on 24 July 1883. Gordon Richards rode his first career winner here on 31 March 1921. Its biggest days include King Richard III Stakes (April). The 2027 fixture list is not yet on the course's own site.
How the day runs
From Mayfair the drive is about an hour and 55 minutes via the A41, M1 and A563; from Heathrow, about an hour and 41 minutes via the M25, M1 and A563. From Oxford it is about an hour and 40 minutes (81.9 miles). Dress: no strict code, though football shirts and vests are not appropriate in hospitality areas. Dressing up welcome, especially on Ladies Day. The chauffeur sets you down at the entrance for your enclosure, waits nearby through the card and is ready after the last race.
- Mayfair, London to Leicester Racecourse1 hr 55 min, 103.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Heathrow Airport to Leicester Racecourse1 hr 41 min, 105.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Oxford to Leicester Racecourse1 hr 40 min, 81.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
It stages flat and jumps racing.
Source: media.britishhorseracing.comOval course of about 1¾ miles with a straight seven-furlong course joining 4½ furlongs from the post.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukFounded in 1773 at Victoria Park; the first meeting at the present Oadby site was on 24 July 1883.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukGordon Richards rode his first career winner here on 31 March 1921.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukSet in 220 acres with 106 stables on site.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukSchedules at least 29 meetings a year, around 18 Flat and 11 jumps.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukFree parking in the main grassed car park at the front of the course.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.ukRuns a one-enclosure policy giving all racegoers access to the parade ring and winners' enclosure.
Source: leicester-racecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Leicester Racecourse from London?
About an hour and 55 minutes from Mayfair (103.1 miles) in clear traffic.
What racing is held there?
Flat and jumps racing. Its biggest days include King Richard III Stakes (April).
Which station is nearest?
South Wigston railway station.
Which airport is closest?
Birmingham Airport, about 53 minutes by road.
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