Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Weybridge
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Weybridge. The run is 49.0 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the M3, A322 and M4. It comes round again 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Trains call at Weybridge, 4 minutes from Weybridge by road. Weybridge is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 15,000 at the last figure. Weybridge station dates from 1838.
How the day runs
In Weybridge, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Weybridge is 49.6 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Weybridge is 57.6 miles and 1 hour 4 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Weybridge to Newbury Racecourse1 hr, 49 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Weybridge1 hr 1 min, 49.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe closest National Rail station to Weybridge by road is Weybridge (WYB), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgWeybridge has a population of about 15,000.
Source: wikidata.orgWeybridge station opened in 1838.
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.ukWeybridge is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Weybridge for Newbury's big race days?
Roughly 1 hour and 49.0 miles in clear traffic via the M3, A322 and M4; 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, 57.6 miles from Weybridge; it is in place before your collection time.
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