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Newbury's big race days from Highworth
Highworth to Newbury's big race days: collected at home, set down at the gates. Allow 43 minutes via the A361, A419 and M4, before event traffic. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. One Highworth landmark is 24, High Street, listed Grade II*. For rail, Swindon (SWI) is the nearest stop, about 17 minutes' drive. The Golden Valley line serves Swindon.
How the day runs
In Highworth, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Newbury Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Getting back to Highworth takes 43 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Highworth is 47 minutes, built into the booking.
- Highworth to Newbury Racecourse43 min, 33 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Highworth43 min, 33.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk24, High Street, in central Highworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Highworth by road is Swindon (SWI), about 17 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station is on the Golden Valley line and Great Western 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.ukCar 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 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 Highworth?
33.0 miles via the A361, A419 and M4: 43 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 28.6 miles from Highworth; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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