Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Ruislip
Newbury's big race days, with the car from Ruislip. Newbury Racecourse is roughly 1 hour from Ruislip (55.2 miles) via the M25, M4 and A339. In 2027 it runs 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. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Historic England lists Ruislip's St Martin's Church at Grade I. 9-15, High Street in Ruislip is Grade II* listed. By car, West Ruislip station is 4 minutes from Ruislip.
How the day runs
A Ruislip pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Ruislip takes roughly 1 hour on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Ruislip is 45.8 miles and 54 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Ruislip to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 1 min, 55.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Ruislip1 hr 2 min, 56.2 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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukSt Martin's Church, in central Ruislip, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk9-15, High Street, in central Ruislip, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Ruislip by road is West Ruislip (WRU), about 4 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.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
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Ruislip?
55.2 miles via the M25, M4 and A339: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer 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, 45.8 miles from Ruislip; it is in place before your collection time.
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