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Newbury's big race days from Coworth Park
Newbury's big race days from Coworth Park. Coworth Park stands in Ascot. It stands on Blacknest Road, SL5 7SE. By rail, the closest stop is Sunningdale, 4 minutes' drive. The drive is about 50 minutes (37.7 miles), mostly on the A329, M4 and A339. That is 24 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Coworth Park ahead of time and waits by the entrance. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. From there it is the A329, M4 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. Drop-off at Newbury Racecourse follows the organisers' published arrangements for the day. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. Back at Coworth Park about 50 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Coworth Park to Newbury Racecourse50 min, 37.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Coworth Park50 min, 38.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgPre-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.ukCoworth Park is on Blacknest Road, SL5 7SE.
Source: openstreetmap.orgCoworth Park is in Ascot, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Coworth Park by road is Sunningdale (SNG), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGates 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
How long is the drive from Coworth Park to Newbury's big race days?
About 50 minutes and 37.7 miles in clear traffic, via the A329, M4 and A339; allow longer 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 drop us?
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.
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