Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Newbury
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Newbury. The run is 2.7 miles, 11 minutes on a clear road via the A339 and A4. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Among Newbury's listed buildings is West Berkshire Museum (Grade I). Newbury's nearest station by road is Newbury (NBY), 7 minutes away. Newbury sits in Berkshire.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Newbury in good time for the gates. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. The return to Newbury is 2.4 miles, 11 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 40 minutes from Newbury.
- Newbury to Newbury Racecourse11 min, 2.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Newbury11 min, 2.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car 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 first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukWest Berkshire Museum, in central Newbury, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Newbury by road is Newbury (NBY), about 7 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgNewbury is in Berkshire.
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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Newbury?
2.7 miles via the A339 and A4: 11 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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