Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot

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Celebrate the festive season in style at Ascot's final race meeting of the year, featuring fantastic racing and great festive food and drink off the track.

The racing is set to be thrilling, with a quality Jumps card featuring a pair of Grade 2 races – the Howden Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle and the Howden Noel Novices’ Chase, both are valuable prizes that often throw up notable performers on the road to the Cheltenham Festival.

Gather family, friends and colleagues to enjoy the most valuable meeting of Ascot’s Jumps season, as the Christmas holidays begin in earnest.

A top-quality card features the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races.

Off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages.

The traditional fairground rides and candle-lit carol singing with the Ascot Brass Band remain firmly part of the entertainment, and Father Christmas and his reindeer will be in attendance.

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Guide Prices

Tickets from £20, Kids go free with a full-paying adult.

Facilities

Catering

Full liquor licence
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Picnic Site
Refreshments Available
Restaurant
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children’s packs
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Groups welcome
Toilets on Site

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On Site Car Parking
Parking (charge)
Parking (free)
Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Smoking Some Areas

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth - Colts and Fillies Club for under 17s.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

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 A332Windsor by-pass to Ascot. All visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible to avoid delays.

Public Transport Directions

South Western Railways 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.

Please note that Ascot is not within the London Oyster Card Zone.

Opening Times

Howden Christmas Racing Weekend (19 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025)

Ascot Racecourse, Windsor and MaidenheadAscot Racecourse is world-renowned for providing breathtaking horse racing events, delivering unforgettable experiences for everyone who attends one of our 26 annual racedays.

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