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Newbury's big race days from St Albans
St Albans to Newbury's big race days: collected at home, set down at the gates. The run is 68.4 miles, 1 hour 11 minutes on a clear road via the M25, M4 and A339. In 2027 it runs 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. Among St Albans's listed buildings is Abbey Gateway (Grade I). St Albans is classed as a city. St Albans had roughly 82,000 residents at the 2011 count.
How the day runs
In St Albans, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 1 hour 10 minutes back to St Albans. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 3 minutes from St Albans.
- St Albans to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 11 min, 68.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to St Albans1 hr 10 min, 68.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Outside 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.ukAbbey Gateway, in central St Albans, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSt Albans is classed as a city.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Albans had about 82,000 residents in 2011.
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.ukThe nearest station named by the organisers is Newbury Racecourse (On-site station 1-2 minutes' walk from the gates, one stop from Newbury, with direct London Paddington trains on major racedays; Newbury main station is 10-15 minutes' walk).
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukSt Albans is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from St Albans for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 11 minutes and 68.4 miles in clear traffic via the M25, M4 and A339; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 58.1 miles from St Albans; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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