Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Frimley
Leaving Frimley for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. The run is 33.7 miles, 46 minutes on a clear road via the A331, M3 and A339. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Trains stop right in Frimley, at Frimley. Frimley station dates from 1878. Frimley is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 19,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Frimley. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Frimley is 33.5 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Frimley is 65.2 miles and 1 hour 7 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Frimley to Newbury Racecourse46 min, 33.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Frimley46 min, 33.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car 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.ukThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Frimley by road is Frimley (FML), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgFrimley station opened in 1878.
Source: wikidata.orgFrimley had about 19,000 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 Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Frimley?
33.7 miles via the A331, M3 and A339: 46 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, 65.2 miles from Frimley; it is in place before your collection time.
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