Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Ashford, Surrey
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Ashford. The run is 52.2 miles, 56 minutes on a clear road via the M25, M4 and A339. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960. With about 27,000 residents, Ashford is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. The station at Ashford opened in 1848. For Ashford, the county is Surrey.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Ashford in good time for the gates. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Ashford is 52.4 miles, 57 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 52.9 miles from Ashford.
- Ashford, Surrey to Newbury Racecourse56 min, 52.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Ashford, Surrey57 min, 52.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe 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.ukAshford has a population of about 27,000.
Source: wikidata.orgAshford station opened in 1848.
Source: wikidata.orgAshford is in Surrey.
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
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Ashford?
52.2 miles via the M25, M4 and A339: 56 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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.
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