Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Ashtead
Royal Ascot, with the car from Ashtead. Clear-road time from Ashtead: 34 minutes for the 27.9 miles. In 2027 it runs 15–19 June 2027. Queen Anne identified the site at East Cote as a racecourse in 1711; the first race, Her Majesty's Plate, was run that August. By car, Ashtead station is 7 minutes from Ashtead. The station at Ashtead opened in 1859. Ashtead is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 14,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Ashtead address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. The return to Ashtead is 28.1 miles, 35 minutes plus the exit queue. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Ashtead takes 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Ashtead to Ascot Racecourse34 min, 27.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Ashtead35 min, 28.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Queen Anne identified the site at East Cote as a racecourse in 1711; the first race, Her Majesty's Plate, was run that August.
Source: ascot.comThe closest National Rail station to Ashtead by road is Ashtead (AHD), about 7 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgAshtead station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.orgAshtead has a population of about 14,000.
Source: wikidata.orgStrict and enclosure-specific. Royal Enclosure gentlemen wear black, grey or navy morning dress with waistcoat, tie and black or grey top hat; the Windsor Enclosure has no formal dress code.
Source: ascot.comDuring Royal Ascot a 20mph limit applies on Ascot High Street and coaches are barred from part of it.
Source: ascot.comAscot Racecourse lies in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Ascot (7-minute walk to the racecourse; direct trains from Reading (27 min) and London Waterloo (52 min); Oyster/contactless not valid).
Source: ascot.com
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Questions
How many miles is Ascot Racecourse from Ashtead?
27.9 miles via the M25, M3 and A332: 34 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is Royal Ascot in 2027?
15–19 June 2027.
Is there a dress code at Royal Ascot?
Strict and enclosure-specific. Royal Enclosure gentlemen wear black, grey or navy morning dress with waistcoat, tie and black or grey top hat; the Windsor Enclosure has no formal dress code.
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