Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, excellence and a truly memorable day out. It was Queen Anne in 1711 who first saw the potential for a racecourse at Ascot (in those days called East Cote). Whilst out riding near Windsor Castle she came upon an area of open heath that looked, in her words, “ideal for horses to gallop at full stretch”.
The highlight of the year is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry and style. Indeed Queen Anne's gift to racing, founding the Royal Racecourse, is marked by the tradition of opening Royal Ascot with the Queen Anne Stakes.
Outside of Royal Ascot, spectacular racing takes place throughout the year, each raceday offering a unique theme and atmosphere including the QIPCO King George Weekend in July, a Beer Festival in October and a Fireworks Spectacular in October, as well as four dedicated family racedays and much more. It’s a perfect family day out with free admission for all accompanied children under 18.
• Royal Ascot (Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June)
• QIPCO King George Weekend (Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July)
• Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and Concert (Saturday 8 August)
• Italian Tourist Board Festival of Food & Wine Racing Weekend (Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September)
• Autumn Racing Weekend & Ascot Beer Festival (Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October)
• Four dedicated Family Days throughout the year (Sunday 29 March, Saturday 11 July, Saturday 31 October and Saturday 19 December).
And it’s more than just racing! In addition to the themed racedays mentioned above, Ascot Racecourse is also home to other events such as the Luna Cinema.
For more information or to book call 0844 346 300 or visit www.ascot.co.uk
Ticket prices: Ascot Racecourse ticket prices start for £12 per person and generous group and advance discounts are available. Visit www.ascot.co.uk for more information on ticket prices and ticket types.
Tickets from £12pp. Under 18s race free.
FROM LONDON AND THE NORTH
M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor by-pass and follow the signs to Ascot.
FROM THE WEST
M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot.
FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST
M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot.
FROM THE MIDLANDS
M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards the M4 (Junction 8/9). On the M4 head towards Heathrow/London. Leave M4 at Junction 6 and follow the A332 Windsor by-pass to Ascot
South West Trains runs a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse.
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