Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Minchinhampton
Leaving Minchinhampton for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. The run is 52.9 miles, 1 hour 11 minutes on a clear road via the A419, M4 and A339. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. One Minchinhampton landmark is The Lammas, listed Grade II*. Minchinhampton is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people, about 5,500 at the last figure. Stroud station dates from 1845.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Minchinhampton. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. Home to Minchinhampton is 1 hour 11 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 23 minutes from Minchinhampton via the A420, A34 and A419.
- Minchinhampton to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 11 min, 52.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Minchinhampton1 hr 11 min, 52.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe Lammas, in central Minchinhampton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukMinchinhampton had about 5,500 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgStroud station opened in 1845.
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 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.ukMinchinhampton is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Minchinhampton for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 11 minutes and 52.9 miles in clear traffic via the A419, M4 and A339; allow more 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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