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Newbury's big race days from Faringdon
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Faringdon. Allow 50 minutes via the A420, A419 and M4, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Faringdon is classed as a market town. One Faringdon landmark is Old Town Hall, listed Grade II*. The line through Swindon is the Golden Valley line.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Faringdon address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Getting back to Faringdon takes 51 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Faringdon takes 34 minutes.
- Faringdon to Newbury Racecourse50 min, 38.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Faringdon51 min, 39.1 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.ukFaringdon is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgOld Town Hall, in central Faringdon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSwindon station is on the Golden Valley line and Great Western Main Line.
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.ukOutside 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.ukFaringdon is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Faringdon for Newbury's big race days?
50 minutes and 38.8 miles in clear traffic via the A420, 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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