Five days of Royal Ascot
Tuesday 15 June
Opening day
The Royal Procession and the first of five days
Wednesday 16 June
Day two
Top-class racing in the Royal Enclosure and beyond
Thursday 17 June
Gold Cup Day
The historic Gold Cup; the Village Enclosure opens
Friday 18 June
Day four
Village Enclosure open
Saturday 19 June
Final day
The last day of the Royal Meeting
Ticket prices and when to buy
| Enclosure | From |
|---|---|
| Windsor EnclosureStraight Mile, relaxed, no formal dress code | £37 |
| Village EnclosureThursday–Saturday, centre of the course, after-party | £85 |
| Queen Anne EnclosureGrandstand, Parade Ring, formal dress code | £99 |
| Royal EnclosureMembers and their guests, or hospitality | Members |
2026 starting prices, the latest published when we checked. Royal Ascot 2027 is on sale; advance tickets are cheaper than on the gate, and the best days sell out.
- When to buy. As early as you can: tickets for the next Royal Ascot go on sale months ahead, and the showpiece days sell out.
- Dress codes. Strict in the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures (hats, headpieces or fascinators for women in Queen Anne), smart in the Village and relaxed in Windsor.
- Parade Ring. Only the Royal and Queen Anne Enclosures can view the Parade Ring.
- Closing time. The racecourse closes at 8pm; the Village party runs until 9pm for Village ticket holders.
Not sure which enclosure? Compare the enclosures, or estimate the cost of your trip.
Hospitality
Hospitality ranges from trackside tables and gazebos in the Queen Anne Enclosure to Royal Enclosure packages, which are the way in if you are not a member.
| Package | From | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne trackside tables and gazebos | On request | Upgrades for groups of up to 50 |
| Royal Enclosure hospitality | On request | Admission to the Royal Enclosure with dining |
Travel and parking
Trains
Direct from London Waterloo in about 52 minutes; Ascot station is a seven-minute walk from the course.
Parking
Colour-coded car parks must be booked; official spaces start at about £45 a car.
Drop-offs
Drop-off points depend on your enclosure: Queen Anne guests from the south use Car Park 3, Windsor guests use Car Park 6, and Village guests use the Heath.
Arrive early
Traffic builds up quickly, especially around the time of the Royal Procession.
More on trains, walking routes and coming from Ireland: getting to Ascot.
Hotels and nights out
Hotels around Ascot and Windsor fill up months ahead of Royal Ascot, and prices rise. Book early and check cancellation terms.
After racing, most people head to Windsor or back to London. See evenings for ideas. For hotels by area, see where to stay.
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Prices, dates and travel details were checked on 4 October 2026. The racecourse can change prices, times and arrangements, so check your booking page before you pay. This is an independent guide, not connected to Ascot Racecourse. Some links may earn us a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend.