Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from New Alresford
Leaving New Alresford for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Clear-road time from New Alresford: 54 minutes for the 33.3 miles. 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. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960. One New Alresford landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, listed Grade II*. Some 5,300 people call New Alresford home. Shawford station dates from 1882.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in New Alresford in good time for the gates. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Home to New Alresford is 57 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 26 minutes from New Alresford via the A34, B3420 and A31.
- New Alresford to Newbury Racecourse54 min, 33.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to New Alresford57 min, 32.9 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.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.ukChurch of St John the Baptist, in central New Alresford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNew Alresford had about 5,300 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgShawford station opened in 1882.
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.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 New Alresford?
33.3 miles via the A31, A34 and B4640: 54 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
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.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 60.1 miles from New Alresford; it is in place before your collection time.
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