Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Burford
Leaving Burford for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Clear-road time from Burford: 1 hour 8 minutes for the 46.2 miles. 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. Burford sits by the River Windrush. Shipton station dates from 1853. One Burford landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, listed Grade I.
How the day runs
A Burford pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Burford is 41.1 miles, 1 hour 8 minutes plus the exit queue. The car sets out from Oxford, 22.5 miles from Burford.
- Burford to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 8 min, 46.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Burford1 hr 8 min, 41.1 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.ukBurford lies on or beside the River Windrush.
Source: wikidata.orgShipton station opened in 1853.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St John the Baptist, in central Burford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.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.ukThe 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Burford for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 8 minutes and 46.2 miles in clear traffic via the A361, A419 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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