Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Thatcham
Bound for Royal Ascot, starting in Thatcham. Ascot Racecourse is 44 minutes from Thatcham (29.2 miles) via the A4, M4 and A329. Dates for 2027: 15–19 June 2027. During Royal Ascot a 20mph limit applies on Ascot High Street and coaches are barred from part of it. Ascot Racecourse lies in Berkshire. Rail reached Thatcham station in 1847. Thatcham is the closest railway station to Thatcham, 5 minutes by car. Among Thatcham's listed buildings is St Mary's Church (Grade II*).
How the day runs
A Thatcham pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. At Ascot Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Home to Thatcham is 43 minutes once the event traffic clears. The car sets out from Oxford, 29.5 miles from Thatcham.
- Thatcham to Ascot Racecourse44 min, 29.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Thatcham43 min, 28.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
During 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.orgThatcham station opened in 1847.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Thatcham by road is Thatcham (THA), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Thatcham, 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.comThe Windsor Enclosure allows racegoers to bring their own picnic, subject to the picnic policy.
Source: ascot.comQueen 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.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Thatcham for Royal Ascot?
44 minutes and 29.2 miles in clear traffic via the A4, M4 and A329; 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.
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