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Newbury's big race days from The Castle Hotel
From The Castle Hotel to Newbury's big race days, door to drop-off. Guests at The Castle Hotel, Windsor, are collected from the hotel entrance. It stands on High Street, SL4 1LJ. Castle Hotel is Grade II listed. The nearest station by road is Windsor & Eton Central, about 3 minutes away. On the map the run is 41.5 miles and about 48 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the M4, A34 and A339. That is 26 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. London Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at The Castle Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving The Castle Hotel, the car picks up the M4 and keeps to the main roads. You are set down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. While you are inside, the chauffeur waits nearby and is ready when you are. After the last of the day, it is about 48 minutes back to The Castle Hotel.
- The Castle Hotel to Newbury Racecourse48 min, 41.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to The Castle Hotel48 min, 41.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgPre-booked drop off and pick up on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is directly outside the East Entrance. Free on-site parking on all racedays; enter via Hambridge Road (RG14 7PN) from the M4 or Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL) from the A339.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.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.ukThe Castle Hotel is on High Street, SL4 1LJ.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Castle Hotel is in Windsor, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgCastle Hotel is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to The Castle Hotel by road is Windsor & Eton Central (WNC), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Newbury's big race days from The Castle Hotel?
About 48 minutes and 41.5 miles in clear traffic, via the M4, A34 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about 57 minutes from The Castle Hotel; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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