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Newbury's big race days from Gerrards Cross
Newbury's big race days from Gerrards Cross, by chauffeur. The run is 54.8 miles, 59 minutes on a clear road via the A40, M25 and M4. In 2027 it runs 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Historic England lists St James Church, 0.5 miles from Gerrards Cross's centre, at Grade II*. Gerrards Cross station dates from 1906. Around 8,500 people live in Gerrards Cross (2021 figure).
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Gerrards Cross address, timed to the day's start. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Gerrards Cross takes roughly 1 hour on clear roads. Ravensley works from Oxford, 48 minutes from Gerrards Cross via the A4142, A40 and M40.
- Gerrards Cross to Newbury Racecourse59 min, 54.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Gerrards Cross1 hr, 55.7 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.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukSt James Church, 0.5 miles out from central Gerrards Cross, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGerrards Cross station opened in 1906.
Source: wikidata.orgGerrards Cross had about 8,500 residents in 2021.
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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Gerrards Cross?
54.8 miles via the A40, M25 and M4: 59 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, 39.7 miles from Gerrards Cross; it is in place before your collection time.
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