Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Melksham
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Melksham. Newbury Racecourse is 1 hour 7 minutes from Melksham (55.4 miles) via the A350, M4 and A339. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. One Melksham landmark is Church of St Michael and All Angels, listed Grade II*. Melksham station dates from 1841. Melksham is a Wiltshire town.
How the day runs
In Melksham, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Melksham takes 1 hour 7 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Melksham is 73.5 miles and 1 hour 27 minutes via the A34 and M4.
- Melksham to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 7 min, 55.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Melksham1 hr 7 min, 55.1 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.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.ukChurch of St Michael and All Angels, in central Melksham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukMelksham station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgMelksham is in Wiltshire.
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.ukThe 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 Melksham?
55.4 miles via the A350, M4 and A339: 1 hour 7 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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