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Newbury's big race days from Hemel Hempstead
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Hemel Hempstead. The run is 66.2 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes on a clear road via the M25, M4 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. Hemel Hempstead's population was put at about 95,000 in 2011. 0.5 miles from Hemel Hempstead's centre stands St Mary's Church, listed Grade I. The line through Apsley is the West Coast Main Line.
How the day runs
In Hemel Hempstead, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Hemel Hempstead is 66.0 miles, 1 hour 9 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead is roughly 1 hour, built into the booking.
- Hemel Hempstead to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 10 min, 66.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Hemel Hempstead1 hr 9 min, 66 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.ukHemel Hempstead had about 95,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, 0.5 miles out from central Hemel Hempstead, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukApsley station is on the West Coast 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.ukThe nearest station named by the organisers is Newbury Racecourse (On-site station 1-2 minutes' walk from the gates, one stop from Newbury, with direct London Paddington trains on major racedays; Newbury main station is 10-15 minutes' walk).
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Hemel Hempstead?
66.2 miles via the M25, M4 and A339: 1 hour 10 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, 55.8 miles from Hemel Hempstead; it is in place before your collection time.
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