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Newbury's big race days from Great Missenden
Leaving Great Missenden for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Clear-road time from Great Missenden: 1 hour 8 minutes for the 52.6 miles. In 2027 it runs 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 Great Missenden, at Great Missenden. One Great Missenden landmark is The George Public House, listed Grade II*. Great Missenden had roughly 10,000 residents at the 2021 count.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Great Missenden address, timed to the day's start. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Home to Great Missenden is 1 hour 9 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Great Missenden takes 55 minutes.
- Great Missenden to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 8 min, 52.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Great Missenden1 hr 9 min, 52.8 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 Great Missenden by road is Great Missenden (GMN), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe George Public House, in central Great Missenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGreat Missenden had about 10,000 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.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.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Great Missenden for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 8 minutes and 52.6 miles in clear traffic via the A4128, A404 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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