Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Woking
Newbury's big race days, with the car from Woking. Allow roughly 1 hour via the A322, A329 and M4, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 14–15 May 2027. Gates typically open two hours before the first race; car parks open 30 minutes before the gates. Around 63,000 people live in Woking (2001 figure). Woking's nearest station by road is Woking (WOK), 4 minutes away. Surrey is Woking's county.
How the day runs
In Woking, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. Set-down at Newbury Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. While you are at Newbury's big race days, the car is parked up close by. Getting back to Woking takes roughly 1 hour on clear roads. From the Oxford base, Woking is 59.8 miles and 1 hour 7 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Woking to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 1 min, 44.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Woking1 hr 2 min, 45 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.ukWoking had about 63,000 residents in 2001.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Woking by road is Woking (WOK), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgWoking is in Surrey.
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.ukOutside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukCar Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukShah Jahan Mosque, 0.4 miles out from central Woking, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Newbury Racecourse from Woking?
44.2 miles via the A322, A329 and M4: roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, longer 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, 59.8 miles from Woking; it is in place before your collection time.
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