Ascot Racecourse
About
Ascot Racecourse, about six miles from Windsor and reached on a drive through Windsor Great Park, hosts Royal Ascot each June, the world's most famous race meeting with its Royal Procession and dress code, plus race days throughout the year. Royal Ascot is a fixed June week that books up well ahead and runs considerably pricier than a regular fixture; other race days are a more relaxed and affordable day out. It is a special-occasion add-on rather than a routine Windsor visit, but the drive there through the Great Park is part of the appeal.
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Highlights
- ✓Royal Ascot each June, with the Royal Procession
- ✓Racing throughout the year at more relaxed fixtures
- ✓A drive there through Windsor Great Park
- ✓One of the great days out in the British sporting calendar
Tips
- →Royal Ascot is a fixed June week and books up well ahead; expect higher prices.
- →Regular race days are cheaper and more relaxed than Royal Ascot.
- →Check the fixture list and enclosure options before booking.
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More Experience Activities
French Brothers Thames Boat Trips
Scheduled Thames cruises from Windsor, from a 40-minute round trip to two-hour and themed cruises. The easy way to see the Castle from the water.
Changing the Guard at Windsor Castle
A working military ceremony inside the Castle grounds, around 45 minutes, on a seasonal schedule. Needs a Castle ticket to watch.