Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from The Pheasant Inn
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, starting from The Pheasant Inn. Guests at The Pheasant Inn are collected from the hotel entrance. It is a 11-room hotel. It stands on Ermin Street, RG17 7AA. By rail, the closest stop is Hungerford, 8 minutes' drive. The drive is about 20 minutes (13.2 miles), mostly on the M4, A34 and A339. That is 54 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. Newbury's big race days returns 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.
How the day runs
At The Pheasant Inn the concierge will know the car is outside. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. From there it is the M4, A34 and A339 to Newbury Racecourse. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Pre-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. All day the car stays on hand; a message brings it round. Back at The Pheasant Inn about 20 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- The Pheasant Inn to Newbury Racecourse20 min, 13.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to The Pheasant Inn20 min, 13.3 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.ukPre-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 Pheasant Inn has 11 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Pheasant Inn is on Ermin Street, RG17 7AA.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to The Pheasant Inn by road is Hungerford (HGD), about 8 minutes' drive.
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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Newbury's big race days from The Pheasant Inn?
About 20 minutes and 13.2 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 41 minutes from The Pheasant Inn; 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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