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Newbury's big race days from Kings Head
From Kings Head to Newbury's big race days, door to drop-off. Guests at Kings Head, Cirencester, are collected from the hotel entrance. It stands on Market Place, GL7 2NR. Kings Head Hotel is Grade II listed. Kemble station is 9 minutes away by car. On the map the run is 43.1 miles and about 53 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A419, M4 and A339. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 21 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. By road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Kings Head ahead of time and waits by the entrance. A luxury people-carrier is the usual choice for a larger group. From there it is the A419, M4 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. You are set down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. The return to Kings Head takes about 54 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Kings Head to Newbury Racecourse53 min, 43.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Kings Head54 min, 43.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
By road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgPre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukNo 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.ukKings Head is on Market Place, GL7 2NR.
Source: openstreetmap.orgKings Head is in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgKings Head Hotel is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Kings Head by road is Kemble (KEM), about 9 minutes' drive.
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.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Kings Head to Newbury's big race days?
About 53 minutes and 43.1 miles in clear traffic, via the A419, M4 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car drop us?
Pre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Newbury's big race days is Newbury Racecourse. From Kings Head, a car goes door to door in about 53 minutes.
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