Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Chippenham
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Chippenham. Newbury Racecourse is 54 minutes from Chippenham (48.4 miles) via the A350, M4 and A339. It comes round again 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Rail reached Chippenham station in 1841. Among Chippenham's listed buildings is Angel Hotel (Grade II*). Chippenham's population was put at about 37,000 in 2021.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Chippenham 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. Getting back to Chippenham takes 53 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 13 minutes from Chippenham via the A34, M4 and A350.
- Chippenham to Newbury Racecourse54 min, 48.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Chippenham53 min, 47.3 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.ukChippenham station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgAngel Hotel, in central Chippenham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChippenham had about 37,000 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.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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Chippenham for Newbury's big race days?
54 minutes and 48.4 miles in clear traffic via the A350, M4 and A339; allow more 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, 65.7 miles from Chippenham; it is in place before your collection time.
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