Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Bishop's Waltham
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Bishop's Waltham. Allow roughly 1 hour via the B2177, M3 and A34, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 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. The station at Botley opened in 1841. Palace House in Bishop's Waltham is Grade II* listed. With about 7,000 residents, Bishop's Waltham is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Bishop's Waltham in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. After the day, it is 1 hour 8 minutes back to Bishop's Waltham. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 37 minutes from Bishop's Waltham via the A34, B3420 and B2177.
- Bishop's Waltham to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 2 min, 37.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Bishop's Waltham1 hr 8 min, 36.8 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.ukBotley station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgPalace House, in central Bishop's Waltham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBishop's Waltham had about 7,000 residents in 2021.
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.ukLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Bishop's Waltham?
37.4 miles via the B2177, M3 and A34: roughly 1 hour 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, 63.9 miles from Bishop's Waltham; it is in place before your collection time.
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