Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
Danesfield House Hotel and Spa to Newbury Racecourse for Newbury's big race days. Guests at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, Marlow, are collected from the hotel entrance. It stands on Henley Road, SL7 2EY. By rail, the closest stop is Marlow, 9 minutes' drive. Expect about 53 minutes on the road via the A404, M4 and A339, a distance of 44.0 miles. That is 21 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960.
How the day runs
At Danesfield House Hotel and Spa the concierge will know the car is outside. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. Leaving Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, the car picks up the A404 and keeps to the main roads. For drop-off, the organisers' own 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. Back at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa about 53 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Danesfield House Hotel and Spa to Newbury Racecourse53 min, 44 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Danesfield House Hotel and Spa53 min, 43.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.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.ukDanesfield House Hotel and Spa is on Henley Road, SL7 2EY.
Source: openstreetmap.orgDanesfield House Hotel and Spa is in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Danesfield House Hotel and Spa by road is Marlow (MLW), about 9 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 far is Newbury's big race days from Danesfield House Hotel and Spa?
About 53 minutes and 44.0 miles in clear traffic, via the A404, 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.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Newbury's big race days is Newbury Racecourse. From Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, a car goes door to door in about 53 minutes.
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