Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Reigate
Newbury's big race days, with the car from Reigate. Clear-road time from Reigate: 1 hour 13 minutes for the 66.1 miles. Newbury's big race days returns 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. 15 and 15a, Bell Street in Reigate is Grade II* listed. Reigate lies within Surrey. Historic England lists Reigate's Reigate Priory at Grade I.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Reigate. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Reigate takes 1 hour 15 minutes on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Reigate is 74.9 miles and 1 hour 18 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Reigate to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 13 min, 66.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Reigate1 hr 15 min, 67 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.uk15 and 15a, Bell Street, in central Reigate, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukReigate is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgReigate Priory, in central Reigate, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.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.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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Reigate for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 13 minutes and 66.1 miles in clear traffic via the M25, M3 and M4; 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, 74.9 miles from Reigate; it is in place before your collection time.
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