Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Staines-upon-Thames
Newbury's big race days, with the car from Staines-upon-Thames. Clear-road time from Staines-upon-Thames: 55 minutes for the 50.3 miles. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Historic England lists St Mary's, Staines, 0.4 miles from Staines-upon-Thames's centre, at Grade II*. Staines-upon-Thames sits in Surrey. For rail, Staines (SNS) is the nearest stop, about 3 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Staines-upon-Thames. At Newbury Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Staines-upon-Thames is 50.8 miles away for the trip home. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Staines-upon-Thames takes 57 minutes.
- Staines-upon-Thames to Newbury Racecourse55 min, 50.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Staines-upon-Thames55 min, 50.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car 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.ukThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukSt Mary's, Staines, 0.4 miles out from central Staines-upon-Thames, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStaines-upon-Thames is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Staines-upon-Thames by road is Staines (SNS), about 3 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.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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Staines-upon-Thames for Newbury's big race days?
55 minutes and 50.3 miles in clear traffic via the M25, 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, 51.3 miles from Staines-upon-Thames; it is in place before your collection time.
Also worth a look
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- Newbury's big race days from Hedge End
- Newbury's big race days from Woodstock
- Newbury's big race days from Henley-on-Thames
- Newbury's big race days from Ashford, Surrey
- Newbury's big race days from Chippenham
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