Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Witney
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Witney. Allow roughly 1 hour via the A415, A34 and A339, before event traffic. It comes round again 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. For rail, Combe (CME) is the nearest stop, about 14 minutes' drive. Historic England lists Witney's Church of St Mary at Grade I. Historic England lists Witney's Butter Cross at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Witney, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Getting back to Witney takes roughly 1 hour on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 32 minutes from Witney.
- Witney to Newbury Racecourse1 hr, 35.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Witney1 hr, 35.1 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Witney by road is Combe (CME), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of St Mary, in central Witney, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukButter Cross, in central Witney, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNo 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 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 Witney for Newbury's big race days?
Roughly 1 hour and 35.1 miles in clear traffic via the A415, 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, 15.7 miles from Witney; it is in place before your collection time.
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