Royal Ascot

What to expect

One of Britain’s most iconic summer sporting and social events returns this June as Royal Ascot takes over Berkshire for five days of world-class horse racing, timeless style and royal pageantry. Held at the historic Ascot Racecourse, Royal Ascot combines elite flat racing with fashion, fine dining and the famous Royal Procession, attracting visitors from across the globe. Highlights across the week include the prestigious Ascot Gold Cup on Ladies’ Day, the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, alongside live entertainment and post-racing celebrations each evening.

Alongside the thrilling racing action, visitors can experience the event’s renowned enclosures, from the lively Windsor Enclosure to the elegant Queen Anne Enclosure and the exclusive Royal Enclosure. Expect a packed social calendar filled with statement millinery, champagne bars, luxury hospitality experiences at one of the most glamorous fixtures in the British calendar. Gates open from 10:30am daily, with the Royal Procession beginning at 2pm before racing gets underway each afternoon.

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Travel to Royal Ascot with Avanti West Coast

Travel to London Euston from Manchester Piccadilly in 2 hours 6 minutes and from Milton Keynes Central in 36 minutes. For an onward journey, connect through London Paddington and Waterloo stations.

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