Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Bristol
Newbury's big race days from Bristol. The car comes to your door in Bristol (City of Bristol). Its population is put at about 463,000. By rail, the closest stop is Clifton Down, 6 minutes' drive. On the map the run is 67.0 miles and about an hour and 8 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the M32, M4 and A339. That is 6 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. In 2027 it runs 14–15 May. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
How the day runs
Collection is from your door in Bristol. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. From there it is the M32, M4 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. On drop-off, the course's rules apply. Pre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the last of the day, it is about an hour and 8 minutes back to Bristol.
- Bristol to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 8 min, 67 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Bristol1 hr 8 min, 66.6 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.ukPre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukNo 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.ukOpenStreetMap records a population of about 463,400.
Source: openstreetmap.orgBristol is in City of Bristol.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Bristol by road is Clifton Down (CFN), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCar 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 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.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Bristol to Newbury's big race days?
About an hour and 8 minutes and 67.0 miles in clear traffic, via the M32, M4 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes from Newbury Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 28 minutes from Bristol; the car is positioned before your collection time.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.