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Newbury's big race days from Patchway
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Patchway. Newbury Racecourse is 1 hour 8 minutes from Patchway (66.4 miles) via the A38, M4 and A339. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Patchway is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 14,000 at the last figure. Patchway station dates from 1863. Patchway is the closest railway station to Patchway, 6 minutes by car.
How the day runs
In Patchway, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Newbury Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Home to Patchway is 1 hour 7 minutes once the event traffic clears. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 28 minutes from Patchway.
- Patchway to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 8 min, 66.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Patchway1 hr 7 min, 66.2 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.ukPatchway had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgPatchway station opened in 1863.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Patchway by road is Patchway (PWY), about 6 minutes' drive.
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.ukGates 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.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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Patchway for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 8 minutes and 66.4 miles in clear traffic via the A38, M4 and A339; allow more 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, 84.6 miles from Patchway; it is in place before your collection time.
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