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Newbury's big race days from Stroud
Stroud to Newbury's big race days: collected at home, set down at the gates. The run is 55.2 miles, 1 hour 14 minutes on a clear road via the A419, M4 and A339. 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 Stroud's Church of St Laurence at Grade II*. Among Stroud's listed buildings is Town Hall (Grade II*). Trains stop right in Stroud, at Stroud.
How the day runs
In Stroud, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Getting back to Stroud takes 1 hour 14 minutes on clear roads. Positioning from Oxford to Stroud is 1 hour 27 minutes, built into the booking.
- Stroud to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 14 min, 55.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Stroud1 hr 14 min, 55.5 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.ukChurch of St Laurence, in central Stroud, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukTown Hall, in central Stroud, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Stroud by road is Stroud (STD), within a couple of 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.ukGates 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
What drive time should we allow from Stroud for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 14 minutes and 55.2 miles in clear traffic via the A419, 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, 57.3 miles from Stroud; it is in place before your collection time.
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