Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Ascot
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Ascot. Allow 46 minutes via the A329, M4 and A339, before event traffic. It comes round again 14–15 May 2027. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Ascot is in Berkshire. By car, Ascot station is 3 minutes from Ascot. The station at Ascot opened in 1856.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Ascot. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Getting back to Ascot takes 47 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Ascot is 48.7 miles and 1 hour 5 minutes via the M40 and A404.
- Ascot to Newbury Racecourse46 min, 35.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Ascot47 min, 36.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukAscot is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Ascot by road is Ascot (ACT), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgAscot station opened in 1856.
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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Ascot for Newbury's big race days?
46 minutes and 35.7 miles in clear traffic via the A329, M4 and A339; allow more 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, 48.7 miles from Ascot; it is in place before your collection time.
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