Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from The Fleece
Newbury's big race days from The Fleece. Guests at The Fleece, Cirencester, are collected from the hotel entrance. It stands on Market Place, GL7 2NZ. Fleece Hotel is Grade II listed. By rail, the closest stop is Kemble, 8 minutes' drive. Expect about 53 minutes on the road via the A419, M4 and A339, a distance of 43.1 miles. That is 21 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May. London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at The Fleece ahead of time and waits by the entrance. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. Leaving The Fleece, the car picks up the A419 and keeps to the main roads. Drop-off at Newbury Racecourse follows the organisers' published arrangements for the day. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. After the last of the day, it is about 54 minutes back to The Fleece.
- The Fleece to Newbury Racecourse53 min, 43.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to The Fleece54 min, 43.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 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 Fleece is on Market Place, GL7 2NZ.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Fleece is in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgFleece Hotel is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to The Fleece by road is Kemble (KEM), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.uk
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Questions
How far is Newbury's big race days from The Fleece?
About 53 minutes and 43.1 miles in clear traffic, via the A419, M4 and A339; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for Newbury's big race days is Newbury Racecourse. From The Fleece, a car goes door to door in about 53 minutes.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes from Newbury Racecourse by road; an airport collection can be added.
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