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Newbury's big race days from Blackwater
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Blackwater. The run is 34.7 miles, 48 minutes on a clear road via the A331, M3 and A339. The 2027 dates are 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. Rail reached Blackwater station in 1849. Hampshire is Blackwater's county. Blackwater's population was put at about 7,200.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Blackwater address, timed to the day's start. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Getting back to Blackwater takes 47 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 10 minutes from Blackwater via the M40, M25 and M3.
- Blackwater to Newbury Racecourse48 min, 34.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Blackwater47 min, 33.9 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.ukBlackwater station opened in 1849.
Source: wikidata.orgBlackwater is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBlackwater has a population of about 7,200.
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 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 Blackwater?
34.7 miles via the A331, M3 and A339: 48 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 66.3 miles from Blackwater; 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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