Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Thame
A chauffeured day at Royal Ascot, leaving from Thame. The run is 40.3 miles, 55 minutes on a clear road via the M40, A404 and A330. The 2027 dates are 15–19 June 2027. Ascot Racecourse lies in Berkshire. Four enclosures are offered: Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure. Historic England lists Thame's 91 and 92, High Street at Grade II*. Around 13,000 people live in Thame (2021 figure). One Thame landmark is The Birdcage Public House, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Thame in good time for the gates. Set-down at Ascot Racecourse is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Thame is 40.5 miles away for the trip home. From the Oxford base, Thame is 17.5 miles and 32 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Thame to Ascot Racecourse55 min, 40.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Thame55 min, 40.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Ascot Racecourse lies in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgFour enclosures are offered: Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure and Windsor Enclosure.
Source: ascot.com91 and 92, High Street, in central Thame, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThame had about 13,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Birdcage Public House, in central Thame, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukStrict 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.comLondon Heathrow is about 29 minutes away by road (12.8 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgFarnborough Airport is about 30 minutes away by road (14.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Thame for Royal Ascot?
55 minutes and 40.3 miles in clear traffic via the M40, A404 and A330; allow more 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.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.