Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Tidworth
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Tidworth. Allow 54 minutes via the A338, A303 and A34, before event traffic. Diary note: 14–15 May 2027. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. The first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened. Historic England lists Tidworth's Church of the Holy Trinity at Grade II*. Tidworth lies within Wiltshire. Around 12,000 people live in Tidworth (2021 figure).
How the day runs
In Tidworth, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. The return to Tidworth is 37.1 miles, 55 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 18 minutes from Tidworth via the A34, M4 and A338.
- Tidworth to Newbury Racecourse54 min, 36.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Tidworth55 min, 37.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Car 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.ukThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukChurch of the Holy Trinity, in central Tidworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukTidworth is in Wiltshire.
Source: wikidata.orgTidworth had about 12,000 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.ukThe 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.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
What drive time should we allow from Tidworth for Newbury's big race days?
54 minutes and 36.4 miles in clear traffic via the A338, A303 and A34; allow more 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, 51.9 miles from Tidworth; it is in place before your collection time.
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