Festival feel
Village Enclosure at Ascot
A festival-style enclosure in the middle of the course, facing the Grandstand, open Thursday to Saturday of Royal Ascot, with an after-party on the main stage until 9pm.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
Who it suits
- Groups of friends who want music and a festival atmosphere at Royal Ascot.
- Racegoers who want to stay on after the last race, until 9pm.
Ticket prices
| Raceday | From |
|---|---|
| Royal Ascot 2027 (Thursday to Saturday)Varies by day | £85 |
The Village Enclosure only opens on the last three days of Royal Ascot.
Where your ticket takes you
- The Village Enclosure in the middle of the course.
- The main stage and the after-party until 9pm.
- Bars and eateries within the enclosure.
Not included
- The Grandstand and Parade Ring.
- The Queen Anne and Royal Enclosures.
The view
You watch from the middle of the course, facing the Grandstand, with the horses racing past on either side.
Food and drink
The Village is designed like a garden festival, with food and drink all within the enclosure.
Eateries
A range of food outlets in the enclosure.
Bars
Bars throughout the Village.
Facilities
Main stage
Live music and an after-party until 9pm.
Later closing
The Village closes at 9pm, an hour after the other enclosures.
Dress code
Smart: Royal Ascot’s Village Enclosure has its own dress code, smarter than the Windsor Enclosure. Check the official style guide before you go.
Getting in
At Royal Ascot gates open at 10.30am, the Royal Procession is at 2pm and the first race at 2.30pm. Ascot station, on the line from London Waterloo and Reading, is a short walk from the racecourse. The Village closes at 9pm.
Accessibility
Blue Badge holders get free forward parking in every car park (book up to seven days ahead by emailing sales.manager@ascot.co.uk). A free personal assistant ticket needs a DWP award letter with matching photo ID, or registered-blind certification. All entrances can take guests with access needs, areas are linked by ramps and lifts, and there’s a quiet Sunflower Lawn.
Children and families
Check the age policy for the Village Enclosure when you book; families often choose the Windsor or Queen Anne Enclosures.
Tips
- Stay for the after-party: the Village is open until 9pm.
- Book early for Saturday, the most popular day.
- Plan your journey home for the later finish.
Upgrading
If you want to see the horses in the Parade Ring and sing around the bandstand, choose the Queen Anne Enclosure instead.
Questions people ask
When is the Village Enclosure open?
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Royal Ascot.
Where is it?
In the middle of the course, facing the Grandstand.
Can I see the Parade Ring?
No, the Parade Ring is only visible from the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures.
How late does it stay open?
Until 9pm, with an after-party on the main stage.
Other enclosures at Ascot
Compare all the enclosures side by side · Back to the Ascot guide
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