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Newbury's big race days from Winchester
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Winchester. Allow 44 minutes via the A34, B4640 and A339, before event traffic. Dates for 2027: 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Among Winchester's listed buildings is Winchester Cathedral (Grade I). Around 35,000 people live in Winchester. The station at Winchester opened in 1839.
How the day runs
A Winchester pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. The return to Winchester is 25.9 miles, 45 minutes plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Winchester is 1 hour 14 minutes, built into the booking.
- Winchester to Newbury Racecourse44 min, 27.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Winchester45 min, 25.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukWinchester Cathedral, in central Winchester, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWinchester has a population of about 35,000.
Source: wikidata.orgWinchester station opened in 1839.
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.orgThe first race meeting at Newbury was held on 26-27 September 1905, the same day its railway station opened.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Winchester for Newbury's big race days?
44 minutes and 27.1 miles in clear traffic via the A34, B4640 and A339; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 53.0 miles from Winchester; 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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