Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Willesden
Newbury's big race days from Willesden, by chauffeur. Newbury Racecourse is 1 hour 11 minutes from Willesden (61.0 miles) via the A406, M4 and A339. Dates for 2027: 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. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Historic England lists Church of St Mary, 0.6 miles from Willesden's centre, at Grade II*. Willesden is in Greater London. Brondesbury Park (BSP) is the station to know: 5 minutes by road.
How the day runs
A Willesden pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Willesden takes 1 hour 11 minutes on clear roads. The car sets out from Oxford, 54.5 miles from Willesden.
- Willesden to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 11 min, 61 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Willesden1 hr 11 min, 61 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.ukGates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukChurch of St Mary, 0.6 miles out from central Willesden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWillesden is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Willesden by road is Brondesbury Park (BSP), about 5 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.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.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Willesden for Newbury's big race days?
1 hour 11 minutes and 61.0 miles in clear traffic via the A406, M4 and A339; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 54.5 miles from Willesden; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Newbury's big race days in 2027?
14–15 May 2027.
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