Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Thornbury
Bound for Newbury's big race days, starting in Thornbury. Newbury Racecourse is 1 hour 14 minutes from Thornbury (69.9 miles) via the A38, M4 and A339. Dates for 2027: 14–15 May 2027. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Thornbury belongs to Gloucestershire. Among Thornbury's listed buildings is Porch House (Grade II*). Thornbury is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 14,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Thornbury. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Home to Thornbury is 1 hour 15 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 36 minutes from Thornbury via the A34, M4 and A38.
- Thornbury to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 14 min, 69.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Thornbury1 hr 15 min, 70.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThornbury is in Gloucestershire.
Source: wikidata.orgPorch House, in central Thornbury, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThornbury had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
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 Oxford Airport is about 56 minutes away by road (35.9 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 57 minutes away by road (49.6 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThornbury is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Thornbury?
69.9 miles via the A38, M4 and A339: 1 hour 14 minutes in clear traffic, longer 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, 88.6 miles from Thornbury; it is in place before your collection time.
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