Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Richmond
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Richmond. Clear-road time from Richmond: 1 hour 5 minutes for the 57.1 miles. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960. Richmond station dates from 1869. Richmond had roughly 21,000 residents at the 2011 count. Historic England lists Richmond's The Trumpeters' House at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Richmond, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Richmond is 59.0 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 8 minutes from Richmond via the M40, M25 and M4.
- Richmond to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 5 min, 57.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Richmond1 hr 5 min, 59 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukRichmond station opened in 1869.
Source: wikidata.orgRichmond had about 21,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Trumpeters' House, in central Richmond, 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.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 Richmond for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 5 minutes and 57.1 miles in clear traffic via the A307, 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, 59.4 miles from Richmond; it is in place before your collection time.
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