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Newbury's big race days from Royal Berkshire
Royal Berkshire to Newbury Racecourse for Newbury's big race days. Royal Berkshire stands in Ascot. It stands on London Road, SL5 0PP. The nearest station by road is Sunningdale, about 5 minutes away. On the map the run is 37.4 miles and about 50 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A329, M4 and A339. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 24 minutes less in the car. Newbury's big race days returns 14–15 May 2027. London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Royal Berkshire ahead of time and waits by the entrance. You travel in a luxury people-carrier for families and groups. From there it is the A329, M4 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. Drop-off at Newbury Racecourse follows the organisers' published arrangements for the day. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Royal Berkshire takes about 51 minutes, plus whatever the car parks need to empty.
- Royal Berkshire to Newbury Racecourse50 min, 37.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Royal Berkshire51 min, 37.8 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.ukRoyal Berkshire is on London Road, SL5 0PP.
Source: openstreetmap.orgRoyal Berkshire is in Ascot, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Royal Berkshire by road is Sunningdale (SNG), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGates 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
How far is Newbury's big race days from Royal Berkshire?
About 50 minutes and 37.4 miles in clear traffic, via the A329, M4 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 6 minutes from Royal Berkshire; 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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