Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot from Watlington
Watlington to Royal Ascot: collected at home, set down at the gates. The run is 33.2 miles, 50 minutes on a clear road via the M40, A404 and A330. In 2027 it runs 15–19 June 2027. The Windsor Enclosure allows racegoers to bring their own picnic, subject to the picnic policy. Queen Anne identified the site at East Cote as a racecourse in 1711; the first race, Her Majesty's Plate, was run that August. Historic England lists Watlington's Church of St Leonard at Grade II*. Historic England lists Watlington's East End House at Grade II*. Some 2,700 people call Watlington home.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur collects from home in Watlington. At Ascot Racecourse, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Watlington is 32.4 miles away for the trip home. The car sets out from Oxford, 21.7 miles from Watlington.
- Watlington to Ascot Racecourse50 min, 33.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Ascot Racecourse to Watlington47 min, 32.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.comChurch of St Leonard, in central Watlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukEast End House, in central Watlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWatlington had about 2,700 residents in 2021.
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.comThe Royal Procession travels around the Parade Ring in front of the Ascot Grandstand.
Source: ascot.comThe racecourse adjoins Windsor Great Park and is roughly 50 minutes from London by car or train, near the M3, M4, M40 and M25.
Source: ascot.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Watlington for Royal Ascot?
50 minutes and 33.2 miles in clear traffic via the M40, A404 and A330; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 21.7 miles from Watlington; it is in place before your collection time.
When is Royal Ascot in 2027?
15–19 June 2027.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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