Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Charlbury
Leaving Charlbury for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Clear-road time from Charlbury: 1 hour 10 minutes for the 44.0 miles. Dates for 2027: 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Lee Place in Charlbury is Grade II* listed. Oxfordshire is Charlbury's county. Among Charlbury's listed buildings is St Mary's Church (Grade I).
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Charlbury in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. After the day, it is 1 hour 10 minutes back to Charlbury. The car sets out from Oxford, 20.1 miles from Charlbury.
- Charlbury to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 10 min, 44 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Charlbury1 hr 10 min, 44.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukLee Place, in central Charlbury, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCharlbury is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Charlbury, 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 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.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukCharlbury had about 3,100 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Charlbury for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 10 minutes and 44.0 miles in clear traffic via the B4437, A44 and A34; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 20.1 miles from Charlbury; 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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