Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Stockbridge
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Stockbridge. Allow 46 minutes via the A30, A34 and B4640, before event traffic. It comes round again 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. Among Stockbridge's listed buildings is Old St Peter's Church (Grade II*). Among Stockbridge's listed buildings is Old Town Hall (Grade II*). Historic England lists Stockbridge's Fairways the Grosvenor Hotel at Grade II*.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Stockbridge address, timed to the day's start. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Getting back to Stockbridge takes 45 minutes on clear roads. The car sets out from Oxford, 53.3 miles from Stockbridge.
- Stockbridge to Newbury Racecourse46 min, 26.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Stockbridge45 min, 26.2 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.ukOld St Peter's Church, in central Stockbridge, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOld Town Hall, in central Stockbridge, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukFairways the Grosvenor Hotel, in central Stockbridge, carries a Grade II* 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.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Stockbridge for Newbury's big race days?
46 minutes and 26.6 miles in clear traffic via the A30, A34 and B4640; allow more on the day.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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.
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