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Celebrate the holiday season in style at Ascot’s final race meeting of the year, combining top-class National Hunt racing with festive food, drink and entertainment. It’s the perfect way to kick off Christmas with family, friends or colleagues.
Friday’s card features a strong line-up of Jumps races, including the Grade 2 Howden Noel Novices’ Chase, a contest that has produced future Cheltenham Festival winners such as Simonsig and Politologue. The day concludes with a competitive Listed Bumper, ensuring plenty of excitement on the track.
Please note: family entertainment is available on Saturday only.
Saturday brings Ascot’s most valuable Jumps meeting, headlined by the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, one of the season’s most prestigious long-distance hurdles. Off the track, enjoy a magical festive atmosphere with fairground rides, carol singing and seasonal entertainment designed to delight racegoers of all ages.
Family Offer: Children under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult and do not require an admission ticket. Older teens may be asked for ID as proof of age.
Friday tickets from £19, Saturday tickets from £29
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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.
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.
| Howden Christmas Racing Weekend (18 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026) |
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* Gates open 1045
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