Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Pennyhill Park
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, starting from Pennyhill Park. Guests at Pennyhill Park are collected from the hotel entrance. The nearest station by road is Bagshot, about 6 minutes away. 37.7 miles separate Pennyhill Park from Newbury Racecourse: about 50 minutes on the A322, A329 and M4. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 24 minutes less in the car. In 2027 it runs 14–15 May. London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Pennyhill Park ahead of time and waits by the entrance. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. Leaving Pennyhill Park, the car picks up the A322 and keeps to the main roads. On drop-off, the course's rules apply. 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. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. After the last of the day, it is about 52 minutes back to Pennyhill Park.
- Pennyhill Park to Newbury Racecourse50 min, 37.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Pennyhill Park52 min, 38.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgPre-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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Pennyhill Park by road is Bagshot (BAG), about 6 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.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.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from Pennyhill Park to Newbury's big race days?
About 50 minutes and 37.7 miles in clear traffic, via the A322, A329 and M4; allow longer on the day.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes from Newbury Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 9 minutes from Pennyhill Park; the car is positioned before your collection time.
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