Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Hythe
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Hythe. The run is 48.4 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes on a clear road via the A326, M3 and A34. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. With about 21,000 residents, Hythe is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. The South Western Main Line serves Southampton Central. Rail reached Southampton Central station in 1895.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Hythe. At Newbury Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Hythe is 47.4 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Hythe is 74.5 miles and 1 hour 44 minutes via the A34 and M3.
- Hythe to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 10 min, 48.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Hythe1 hr 15 min, 47.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukHythe has a population of about 21,000.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Central station is on the South Western Main Line and Wessex Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Central station opened in 1895.
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 first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe 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 Hythe?
48.4 miles via the A326, M3 and A34: 1 hour 10 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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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