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Newbury's big race days from Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted to Newbury's big race days: collected at home, set down at the gates. Newbury Racecourse is 1 hour 13 minutes from Berkhamsted (68.7 miles) via the A41, M25 and M4. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Among Berkhamsted's listed buildings is 173, High Street (Grade II*). Berkhamsted lies within Hertfordshire. Berkhamsted (BKM) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Berkhamsted.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Berkhamsted. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 1 hour 13 minutes back to Berkhamsted. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 6 minutes from Berkhamsted.
- Berkhamsted to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 13 min, 68.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Berkhamsted1 hr 13 min, 68.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car 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.ukThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk173, High Street, in central Berkhamsted, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBerkhamsted is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Berkhamsted by road is Berkhamsted (BKM), within a couple of minutes' drive.
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 Berkhamsted for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 13 minutes and 68.7 miles in clear traffic via the A41, M25 and M4; allow more 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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