Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Farnborough
Newbury's big race days from Farnborough, by chauffeur. Newbury Racecourse is 48 minutes from Farnborough (34.7 miles) via the A325, M3 and A339. The 2027 dates are 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. Farnborough sits in Hampshire. 0.4 miles from Farnborough's centre stands Abbey Church of St Michael, listed Grade I. Farnborough is a town of 50,000 to 100,000 people, about 65,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
In Farnborough, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Farnborough is 34.7 miles away for the trip home. Positioning from Oxford to Farnborough is 1 hour 10 minutes, built into the booking.
- Farnborough to Newbury Racecourse48 min, 34.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Farnborough48 min, 34.7 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.ukFarnborough is in Hampshire.
Source: wikidata.orgAbbey Church of St Michael, 0.4 miles out from central Farnborough, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukFarnborough had about 65,000 residents in 2011.
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.ukLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Farnborough?
34.7 miles via the A325, M3 and A339: 48 minutes in clear traffic, 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 come from?
Oxford, 66.5 miles from Farnborough; it is in place before your collection time.
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