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Newbury's big race days from Abingdon
Newbury's big race days from Abingdon, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Abingdon: 36 minutes for the 22.7 miles. It comes round again 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. Historic England lists Abingdon's Unicorn Theatre at Grade I. Among Abingdon's listed buildings is Abingdon Abbey (Grade I). Abingdon belongs to Oxfordshire.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Abingdon. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Abingdon takes 37 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Abingdon is 15 minutes, built into the booking.
- Abingdon to Newbury Racecourse36 min, 22.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Abingdon37 min, 22.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukCar Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukUnicorn Theatre, in central Abingdon, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAbingdon Abbey, in central Abingdon, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAbingdon is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgNo strict dress code; the racecourse wants racegoers to feel comfortable and offers dress recommendations. No dress code for Members or under-12s.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe nearest station named by the organisers is Newbury Racecourse (On-site station 1-2 minutes' walk from the gates, one stop from Newbury, with direct London Paddington trains on major racedays; Newbury main station is 10-15 minutes' walk).
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukAbingdon had about 33,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Abingdon?
22.7 miles via the A415, A34 and A339: 36 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Is there a dress code at Newbury's big race days?
No strict dress code; the racecourse wants racegoers to feel comfortable and offers dress recommendations. No dress code for Members or under-12s.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 6.5 miles from Abingdon; it is in place before your collection time.
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