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Newbury's big race days from Old Parsonage Hotel
From Old Parsonage Hotel to Newbury's big race days, door to drop-off. From Old Parsonage Hotel in Oxford, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. It stands on Banbury Road, OX2 6NN. The nearest station by road is Oxford Parkway, about 12 minutes away. Expect about 53 minutes on the road via the A4144, A34 and A339, a distance of 34.6 miles. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 21 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Old Parsonage Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. From there it is the A4144, A34 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. 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. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. The return to Old Parsonage Hotel takes about 54 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Old Parsonage Hotel to Newbury Racecourse53 min, 34.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Old Parsonage Hotel54 min, 34.8 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.ukPre-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.ukOld Parsonage Hotel is on Banbury Road, OX2 6NN.
Source: openstreetmap.orgOld Parsonage Hotel is in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Old Parsonage Hotel by road is Oxford Parkway (OXP), about 12 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
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 Old Parsonage Hotel to Newbury's big race days?
About 53 minutes and 34.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A4144, A34 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about 23 minutes from Old Parsonage Hotel; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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