Events
Chauffeur to Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse stages flat and jumps racing. The nearest station named by the organisers is Newbury Racecourse (The course's own station, a 1-2 minute walk from the gates; one stop from Newbury, with direct Paddington trains on major racedays). By road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 8 minutes' drive. The first meeting was held on 26-27 September 1905; the racecourse station opened the same day. Its biggest days include Lockinge Stakes (BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day) (May), Coral Gold Cup (November), Weatherbys Super Sprint (July). The 2027 calendar includes William Hill Super Saturday (13 February); BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day (15 May); Weatherbys Super Sprint Day (17 July).
How the day runs
From Mayfair the drive is about an hour and 14 minutes via the A4, M4 and A339; from Heathrow, about 51 minutes via the M4, A34 and A339. From Oxford it is about 45 minutes (28.5 miles). Dress: relaxed in the Grandstand Enclosure, non-offensive fancy dress welcome. Premium spaces encourage smart attire; no ripped denim or sports shirts anywhere. The chauffeur sets you down at the entrance for your enclosure, waits nearby through the card and is ready after the last race.
- Mayfair, London to Newbury Racecourse1 hr 14 min, 61.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Heathrow Airport to Newbury Racecourse51 min, 48.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Oxford to Newbury Racecourse45 min, 28.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
It stages flat and jumps racing.
Source: media.britishhorseracing.comThe first meeting was held on 26-27 September 1905; the racecourse station opened the same day.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe Coral Gold Cup, formerly the Hennessy, began at Cheltenham in 1957 before moving to Newbury.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukArkle won the Hennessy Gold Cup here in successive years, 1964 and 1965.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukFree on-site parking at every raceday.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukDrivers from the M4 use the Hambridge Road entrance (RG14 7PN); from the south, Racecourse Road (RG14 7GL).
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukPre-booked drop off and collect on Racecourse Road beside the East Entrance; the rank is just outside it.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.ukThe estate includes The Lodge, a 36-room hotel.
Source: newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Newbury Racecourse from London?
About an hour and 14 minutes from Mayfair (61.2 miles) in clear traffic.
What racing is held there?
Flat and jumps racing. Its biggest days include Lockinge Stakes (BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day) (May), Coral Gold Cup (November), Weatherbys Super Sprint (July).
Which station is nearest?
Newbury Racecourse (The course's own station, a 1-2 minute walk from the gates; one stop from Newbury, with direct Paddington trains on major racedays).
Which airport is closest?
London Oxford Airport, about 56 minutes by road.
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