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Newbury's big race days from Thatcham
Leaving Thatcham for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Newbury Racecourse is 14 minutes from Thatcham (3.8 miles) via the A4, B3421 and B3241. 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. One Thatcham landmark is St Mary's Church, listed Grade II*. Thatcham is in Berkshire. Thatcham (THA) is the station to know: 5 minutes by road.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Thatcham address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is 14 minutes back to Thatcham. The car sets out from Oxford, 29.5 miles from Thatcham.
- Thatcham to Newbury Racecourse14 min, 3.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Thatcham14 min, 3.8 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.ukSt Mary's Church, in central Thatcham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThatcham is in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Thatcham by road is Thatcham (THA), about 5 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.ukLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Thatcham for Newbury's big race days?
14 minutes and 3.8 miles in clear traffic via the A4, B3421 and B3241; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 29.5 miles from Thatcham; 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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