Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Wallingford
Leaving Wallingford for Newbury's big race days at Newbury Racecourse. Clear-road time from Wallingford: 46 minutes for the 24.5 miles. 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. The Lockinge Stakes was first run in 1958; the Hennessy Gold Cup (now Coral Gold Cup) was first run at Newbury in 1960. Historic England lists Wallingford Castle, 0.4 miles from Wallingford's centre, at Grade I. Oxfordshire is Wallingford's county. By car, Cholsey station is 7 minutes from Wallingford.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Wallingford. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. The return to Wallingford is 24.8 miles, 46 minutes plus the exit queue. From the Oxford base, Wallingford is 12.7 miles and 29 minutes via the A4144 and A423.
- Wallingford to Newbury Racecourse46 min, 24.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Wallingford46 min, 24.8 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.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.ukWallingford Castle, 0.4 miles out from central Wallingford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWallingford is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Wallingford by road is Cholsey (CHO), about 7 minutes' drive.
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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Wallingford for Newbury's big race days?
46 minutes and 24.5 miles in clear traffic via the A417, A34 and A339; 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, 12.7 miles from Wallingford; it is in place before your collection time.
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