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Newbury's big race days from Alton
Leaving Alton for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Newbury Racecourse is 54 minutes from Alton (29.3 miles) via the A339, A30 and A340. 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. The station at Alton opened in 1852. Historic England lists Alton's Westbrooke House at Grade II*. One Alton landmark is Friends' Meeting House, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Alton in good time for the gates. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. The return to Alton is 29.7 miles, 56 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 28 minutes from Alton via the A34, A339 and A340.
- Alton to Newbury Racecourse54 min, 29.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Alton56 min, 29.7 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.ukAlton station opened in 1852.
Source: wikidata.orgWestbrooke House, in central Alton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukFriends' Meeting House, in central Alton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNo 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.ukLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Alton?
29.3 miles via the A339, A30 and A340: 54 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 56.2 miles from Alton; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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