Newbury Racecourse: BOYLE Sports Lockinge Day and Coral Gold Cup Day
Newbury's big race days from Wokingham
A chauffeured day at Newbury's big race days, leaving from Wokingham. Clear-road time from Wokingham: 38 minutes for the 31.1 miles. The 2027 dates are 14–15 May 2027. Outside food and drink is not permitted apart from one sealed 500ml bottle of water. Car Park 1 is for Members, Premier Enclosure ticket holders and most hospitality guests; Car Parks 4 and 5 open on all racedays. 35 and 35a, Rose Street in Wokingham is Grade II* listed. Wokingham is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 38,000 at the last figure. 33, Rose Street in Wokingham is Grade II* listed.
How the day runs
A Wokingham pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Home to Wokingham is 40 minutes once the event traffic clears. Positioning from Oxford to Wokingham is roughly 1 hour, built into the booking.
- Wokingham to Newbury Racecourse38 min, 31.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Newbury Racecourse to Wokingham40 min, 31.9 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.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.uk35 and 35a, Rose Street, in central Wokingham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWokingham had about 38,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org33, Rose Street, in central Wokingham, 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.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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Wokingham for Newbury's big race days?
38 minutes and 31.1 miles in clear traffic via the A329(M), M4 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, 49.9 miles from Wokingham; it is in place before your collection time.
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